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Protecting Landowners and Managing Water Drainage throughout the Sutter Basin

From Tisdale to Karnak along the Sacramento River, we work diligently to maintain flood control protections and functioning drainage systems for our sustainably-focused members.

District New & Updates

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, projects and programs occurring around the Sutter Basin.

Water Storage & Flows

The latest water storage, flow rates, weather forecasts and related water information from the State Department of Water Resources and National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration.

Meeting & Agendas

Reclamation District 1500 board meeting calendars, minutes and agendas. We meet the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Our History

A relentless spirit paired with the belief in creating an “agricultural wonderland,” the people of the Sutter Basin have called these lands home for more than 150 years.

What We Do

We monitor 55 miles of levees and maintain drainage systems to allow landowners to thrive in the Sutter Basin.

Conservation

We are committed to ensuring we live in harmony with our ecosystem and that means creating opportunities for fish, birds and wildlife to thrive in the Sutter Basin.