Rivermile: 186
Owner: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, Willows CA (530) 934-2801
City: Hamilton City
County: Butte
Ownership: Public
Public Access: yes
Location: Click Here
Related Website: Click Here
Acres: 637
Access Via: River only
Fishing Regulations: Click Here
Fishing Supplement: Click Here
This site is located at River Mile 186-L, approximately 12 miles south of Hamilton City.
Site Description
This 637 acre unit, located in Butte County, is owned by USFWS. The property has 323 acres of walnut and 248 acres of almond orchards, in addition to 66 acres of existing riparian habitat.
Topology Hydrology
The western quarter of the site lies within the 150-year flood zone (Inner River Zone). With the exception of the eastern-most portion, this site lies within the 2½-year
flood zone.
Vegetation Wildlife
The riparian habitat consists mostly of gravel bar and riparian scrub, with some mixed riparian forest and herbland cover.
Current Land Use
Almond management will be discontinued in 2005 to prepare for riparian restoration efforts. The walnuts will be maintained until restoration planning is initiated and funding secured. Anticipated opening of these areas to public use is 2009. The remaining 66 acres are located below mean high water mark and are open to the listed activities. Please visit sacramentovalleyrefuges.fws.gov for further details.
