For the planning and implementation of the big chico creek scour/erosion repair project under conservation operations program

The City of Chico received a $1.5 million Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), awarded September 11, 2025, with completion targeted for October 31, 2027. The funding supports planning and implementation of the Big Chico Creek Scour/Erosion Repair Project, a conservation initiative designed to address streambank erosion and scour impacts in the Big Chico Creek area of California.

Under this agreement, the City of Chico, through its Housing and Neighbor Services Department in coordination with the Chico Fire Department, will deliver erosion control and restoration services consistent with NRCS conservation objectives. The project encompasses technical assessment, engineering design, and on-the-ground implementation of erosion mitigation measures along the creek corridor. This work aligns with the broader Soil and Water Conservation program focus on erosion reduction, water quality protection, and natural resource conservation through locally-led conservation efforts in partnership with government entities and conservation professionals.