Reclamation District No. 784

🍂 Fall Operations Update – RD784

As we ease into the fall season, RD784 field operations continue with a variety of maintenance tasks as we prepare for the upcoming flood season. From September through October, keep an eye out for sheep and goats grazing along the levees as part of our vegetation management program.

✅ Current Maintenance Activities Include:

• Rodent control measures
• Trimming low-hanging tree branches
• Minor structure repairs
• Controlled brush pile burning (as conditions allow)

These efforts help us prepare for the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Fall Levee Inspection and ensure our infrastructure is winter-ready.

🔧 Stormwater Pump Station Servicing

Our teams are currently servicing all stormwater pump stations to ensure reliability during the wet season. This includes:

• Oil changes in pumps
• Servicing backup diesel generators
• Inspecting all electrical components and connectors

🙋‍♂️ Interested in Volunteering?

We maintain a registered volunteer program to ensure we have trained community members ready to assist during high water events.

Benefits:

• Training provided
• Pre-registered for rapid deployment if needed

📞 To learn more or request a volunteer registration form, contact our office at (530) 742-0520.

🚶‍♀️ Levee Access & Recreation Guidelines

We welcome non-motorized recreation on RD784 urban levees and internal drainage systems—walking, jogging, and biking are all permitted!

Please Note:

🚫 No trespassing on private property
🚫 No camping
🚫 No horseback riding
🚫 No hunting
🚫 No unauthorized motor vehicles

🔍 If you observe any unauthorized vehicles, vandalism, or suspicious activity, report it immediately to the Yuba County Sheriff's Department at (530) 749-7777.

🌧 Stay Prepared – River & Weather Updates

For real-time weather and river forecasts, contact the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services or visit:

https://www.yuba.org/emergency/

https://www.facebook.com/YubaCountyOES

Thank you for reading and stay safe!

Patrick Meagher, General Manager

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Canals and Ditches: 

Reclamation District 784 maintains over 60 miles of canals, ditches and drainage basins through which storm water is moved to pumping stations where it is pumped into adjacent rivers and out of the District.  Garbage and debris dumped into drainage ditches have caused blockages and can cause localized flooding.  If you observe anyone dumping objects into any drainage canals, please contact the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office at 530-749-7777 to report the crime.  

Public Levee Access:

Not  all levees are owned by the public. Some levees are located on private  property and RD784 personnel can only access private property because  the State of California holds easement rights for levee maintenance and  operations. RD784 cannot give permission for anyone to trespass on  private property of another. The following list of levees is provided in  the attachment below for information on which levees are open to the  public for pedestrian access only. Unauthorized motor vehicles are  prohibited on all levees.