Stewards of the Sutter Basin Through Land & Water Management.

We support landowners, growers, and regional community members by providing agricultural infrastructure maintenance throughout the Sutter Basin.

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

Basin Irrigation and Drainage Authority board meeting calendars, minutes and agendas. We meet the second 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

Manage and deliver water to 70,000 acres of productive farmland from the Tisdale bypass to Karnak, while also providing drainage and flood protection to landowners in the district.  

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.