Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency 2-11-2026

The Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency held its regular meeting on February 11, 2026, focusing on flood control projects and habitat restoration efforts in the Feather River region. Key discussions included the selection of new chair and vice chair, a detailed briefing on the Lower Feather River side channel project aimed at restoring juvenile salmon habitat through engineering design and phased construction funded by grants from the Bureau of Reclamation and Fish and Wildlife Service. The project emphasizes minimal impact on flood control infrastructure while enhancing ecological connectivity. Financial updates highlighted a working capital of approximately $15.35 million, with significant capital revenues pending from grant reimbursements and ongoing expenditures primarily related to construction projects. The agency also reviewed progress on various flood risk reduction and levee repair projects, including the Tudor flood risk reduction and Sutter Bypass East Levee repairs, with plans for continued design, permitting, and construction phases. Upcoming activities include securing construction funding, advancing environmental mitigations, and coordinating with federal and state agencies for grant applications and inspections. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments and scheduling of future engagements.