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About Reclamation District 479
Reclamation District 479 is a historical district located south of Colusa and north of RD 108 in Arbuckle, CA. Established in 1885, the district covers 5,951.97 acres and is primarily focused on managing drain water and ensuring it enters the RD 2047 Canal. The district has a rich history of flood protection, drainage system development, and groundwater management. It is dedicated to protecting lands and managing resources for the benefit of the community.
Our History
Reclamation District 479 is located south of Colusa and north of RD 108. The 5,951.97 acre District is almost completely within the Sacramento River West Side Levee District. Reclamation District 479 was formed in 1885.57 Reclamation District 479 covers the southern part of the Mormon Basin, a part of the much larger Colusa Basin. The chief characteristic of these basins is that their edges or rims have been built up by alluvial deposits during flood periods so that the edges are higher than the central portion of the area.
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Board of
Directors
President - Derick Strain
Vice President - Jim Wallace
Chair - Alex