Suisun RCD

Ridgeway's Rails Restrictions
2025-02-01 - 2025-08-31 | CA
Permit Restrictions
The Suisun Resource Conservation District’s Regional General Permit (RGP #3) has work activity restrictions that may affect property maintenance.
Rail Restrictions
Exterior levee maintenance restrictions in areas identified as California Ridgway’s Rail habitat between February 1st and August 31st.
Permit Special Condition: 10. Authorized work may not be conducted in the areas designated as Ridgeway’s Rail habitat. No maintenance activities may occur on the crown or the tidal side of levees on property within 500 feet of delineated areas known to support Ridgeway’s Rails during breeding season. ***(February 1 through August 31)
AREAS OF RIDGEWAY’S RAIL HABITAT:

Western Grizzly Bay (South of Lower Joice Island)
Lower Suisun Slough (below mouth of Cordelia Slough)
Lower Goodyear Slough
Cutoff Slough
Upper Suisun Slough (Northeast of Goat Island)

SRCD Holiday - Lincoln's Birthday
2025-02-12 | CA

Notice to Public Bidders DUE February 15th
2025-02-15 | CA
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES AND OPEN DATES FOR ANNUAL PRE-QUALIFICATION

Notice is given that the Suisun Resource Conservation District (SRCD) has determined that all bidders on public works to be undertaken by SRCD must be pre-qualified prior to submitting bids. It is mandatory for all Licensed Contractors who intend to submit bids fully complete the pre-qualification questionnaire, provide all requested materials, and be approved by SRCD to be on the final Bidders list. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements.

Pre-qualification Questionnaires can be obtained by contacting SRCD at 2544 Grizzly Island Rd., Suisun, CA 94585 or downloaded here: PreQual Application
Paper or digital filled questionnaires will be accepted until 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on Saturday, 15 February 2025, at Suisun Resource Conservation District, 2544 Grizzly Island Rd., Suisun, CA 94585
SRCD reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the pre-qualification application submitted, to make all final determinations, and to determine at any time that the pre-qualification procedures will not be applied to a future public works project.

For additional information or questions, please contact John Takekawa at jtakekawa@suisunrcd.org or 707-425-9302 x2.

SRCD Holiday - Presidents' Day
2025-02-17 | CA

Spring Run Chinook Salmon Intake Gate Restrictions
2025-02-21 - 2025-03-31 | CA
RESTRICTIONS SUMMARY: (Taken from the Army Corps of Engineers Regional General Permit 3 for the Suisun Resource Conservation District, Page 8, Condition #12 and #13.)
Condition #12: “Landowners are prohibited from diverting unscreened water from the sloughs (listed on page 2) from February 21 through March 31. The purpose of these diversion restrictions is to protect migrating salmon.”
Condition #13: “While the diversion restrictions are in place the Suisun Resource Conservation District and Department of Fish and Wildlife shall monitor gate closures, notify landowners, and take appropriate action on such gates in compliance with the USFW and NMFS Biological Opinion. If an open gate is observed they shall immediately contact the owner and the gate shall be closed.”
This letter is to remind all landowners listed below of the monitoring requirements that SRCD and the landowners must comply with as of February 21st through March 31st, 2025. SRCD will be checking all intake gates in these designated areas by boat for the duration of the monitoring period. Intake gate stem measurements collected annually during the spring closures will be used to ensure that these gates are closed. This letter is to notify landowners, in advance, so proper water management can be obtained prior to these restrictions taking effect. If there are any questions regarding these restrictions contact the SRCD office at (707) 425-9302.
Clubs that have fish screen facilities or intake gates on sloughs other than those listed as areas of critical salmon habitat may use them to intake water during this closure period.
*NOTE! If a diversion is inspected and found to be noncompliant, the landowner will be notified by telephone and requested to close it immediately. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Army Corps of Engineers will also be notified. Compliance with these permit conditions is essential otherwise the permit for the entire Suisun Marsh could be jeopardized.
AREAS OF CRITICAL SALMON HABITAT:

Montezuma Slough
Lower Nurse Slough (From the confluence with Denverton Slough to Montezuma Slough)
Denverton Slough
Cutoff Slough including: Spring Branch Slough and 1st & 2nd Mallard Branch Sloughs
Suisun Slough (from downstream confluence with Boynton Slough to Grizzly Bay)
Chipps Island

Spring Burn Season for Suisun Marsh
2025-03-01 - 2025-04-15 | CA
The spring burn season for the Suisun Marsh will be from March 1, 2025 until April 15, 2025.
Visit our the Marsh Burning section on our Permits Page for more information.

2025 PAI Applications DUE
2025-03-28 | CA
The Suisun Resource Conservation District (SRCD) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Suisun Marsh Preservation Agreement (SMPA) Preservation Agreement Implementation (PAI) Fund Cost Share Grant Programs.
2025 PAI Program Updates (please read carefully!):
1. To apply, the unified fillable form must be submitted through your Water Manager (see attached, the SRCD website, or email your Water Manager).
2. Applications will be accepted only twice this year: March 28, 2025 and May 30, 2025 are the deadlines for submittal. Project technical reviews will be completed in mid April or mid June 2025.
3. Landowners must schedule a post-project inspection with their Water Manager prior to initiation of fall flood-up to certify project completion.
4. Landowners must submit a single itemized project cost summary along with all supporting project invoices or receipts marked paid by November 30, 2025.
5. Completed reimbursement packages will be forwarded to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) monthly.
6. Cost-share reimbursements will be sent to landowners as a check from Solano County only after SRCD has received funds from DWR. Landowners must be prepared to carry the project costs until SRCD has been paid by DWR.
Please click on the links below for more information and the fillable application:
2025 PAI Landowner Notification Letter
2025 PAI Cost Share Application

SRCD Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day
2025-03-31 | CA

Delta Smelt Intake Gate Restrictions
2025-04-01 - 2025-05-31 | CA
Delta Smelt are federal and state listed species with special protections. The most recent information on restrictions is provided here: https://suisunrcd.org/permits.

2025 Suisun Marsh Spring Landowner Workshop
2025-04-23 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | FP Smith Parts and Equipment, 3190 Ramsey Road, Fairfield, CA, 94533, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Join the Landowners of Suisun Marsh for a hybrid workshop on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 hosted by the Suisun Resource Conservation District.
Time to Get Ready for Summer Fieldwork! The Suisun Resource Conservation District welcomes all landowners in the marsh to come learn about permit and program updates relating to habitat management of their clubs. The workshop will provide talks by a number of experts in wetlands and waterfowl.
Agenda
Zoom Link

2025 Dredging Applications DUE
2025-04-30 | CA
The Suisun Marsh has an annual dredging permit to aid Suisun Marsh landowners to obtain material for exterior levee maintenance. The permitting process will take place between January thru May with implementation of the program starting August 1 thru November 15 for all approved dredging applications in the Marsh. It is a very lengthy process and annual cubic yards allowed is limited by region. Please contact your water manager if you would like more information on the Program.
Dredging Permit Information

SRCD Holiday - Memorial Day
2025-05-26 | CA

2025 FINAL PAI Application DEADLINE
2025-05-30 | CA

Phragmites Spray Applications DUE
2025-05-30 | CA
The main goal of Pest Weed Control Program is to control invasive weeds of the Suisun Marsh. SRCD offers advice on options including chemical purchases, application practices, and provides cost-share when available.
For more information on the Phragmites pest weed control program and how to apply, please visit:
Pest Weed Control Program

SRCD Holiday - Independence Day
2025-07-04 | CA

SCF 21st Annual Shoot and Social
2025-07-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Birds Landing Sporting Clays, 2099 Collinsville Rd., Birds Landing, CA, 94512, United States
Join SRCD at the the SCF fundraiser on Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 9:00AM-2:00PM
Birds Landing Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clays
2099 Collinsville Rd, Birds Landing, CA 94512
**Please RSVP by Friday, July 18th**
SCF 21st Annual Shoot and Social Flyer

SRCD Holiday - Labor Day
2025-09-01 | CA

2025 Suisun Marsh Fall Landowner Workshop
2025-09-17 08:30 - 14:00 | FP Smith Parts and Equipment, 3190 Ramsey Road, Fairfield, CA, 94533, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Join the Landowners of Suisun Marsh for a hybrid workshop on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 hosted by the Suisun Resource Conservation District.
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88935435804Meeting ID: 889 3543 5804

SRCD Holiday - Columbus Day
2025-10-13 | CA

SRCD Holiday - Veterans Day
2025-11-11 | CA

SRCD Holiday - Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | CA

SRCD Holiday - Christmas Day
2025-12-25 | CA
