1. Ione Canal Abandonment Planning — Environmental Scope in Development Staff is developing a scope with E Corp for possible full abandonment of the Ione Canal, instead of the earlier plan to pipe it. A slide prevents water from traveling down the canal beyond its front end. Crews have built an interim cattle-water supply, but environmental work and a long-term pipeline arrangement for the Allens’ property remain outstanding. The property owners have not responded to a request for historical cattle counts needed to assess the water obligation. The agency is awaiting an updated construction estimate for work discussed with the City of Sutter Creek and the tribe; extending a pipeline onto the property would require further arrangements. Staff said abandonment might be possible in 2027, but described the timeline as tentative. FEMA funding for the canal slide was denied.
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