Join us for a public workshop, where we'll present findings from the Groundwater Recharge Feasibility Study, prepared by Geosyntec Consultants in partnership with Butte County Department of Water & Resource Conservation and the Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County.

Event Details

• Monday, June 15, 2026
• 5:30 – 7:00 PM
• Chico Masonic Lodge | 1110 W East Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Agenda

• 5:30 PM – Welcome and Study Overview
• 5:35 PM – Recharge Feasibility Study Presentation
• 6:05 PM – Questions and Answers
• 6:25 PM – Open House with Project Posters and Discussions with Staff and Consultants
• 7:00 PM – Adjourn

Following the presentation and Q&A, attendees are invited to review project posters, maps, and study findings and speak one-on-one with project consultants and agency staff.

Please share this invitation with anyone interested in groundwater management and recharge opportunities in the Vina Subbasin.

If you have questions before the workshop, please contact Becky Fairbanks at rfairbanks@buttecounty.ca.gov.

About the Study

The study evaluated potential recharge sites across the Vina Subbasin and completed field investigations and pilot tests using infiltration basins, reverse tile drains, and FloodMAR diversions under Water Code §1242.1. The presentation will summarize pilot test results and describe three potential projects that are receiving additional engineering and feasibility evaluation as part of the study. This work is intended to provide the information needed to assess future project priorities and funding opportunities.

• FloodMAR Infiltration Basins — Rock Creek / Keefer Slough
• FloodMAR / Reverse Tile Drain — Comanche Creek
• Condition Assessment — Durham Mutual Water Company Pipeline