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Shasta County Grand Jury • 2025-2026

A Canal Runs Through It: Sustainability of the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District

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Findings 4 findings

F1 Page 32

ACID has operated at a deficit for nine out of the previous ten years.

F2 Page 32

ACID is in the process of addressing approximately four years of deferred maintenance.

F3 Page 32

ACID inaccurately categorizes a 100% agricultural customer base.

F4 Page 32

ACID lacks any formal flood management and preparedness plan for the canal.

Recommendations 6

R1
Page 32

Implement a written plan to decrease expenditures and increase revenue by April 2027.
R2
Page 32

Implement a written schedule for ongoing inspection and canal maintenance by April 2027.
R3
Page 32

Develop a written schedule for capital improvements and modernization of infrastructure by
R4
Page 32

Recategorize customers into agricultural, wildlife habitat, industrial, and municipal by April
R5
Page 32

Target new categories and market service to prospective customers by October 2027.
R6
Page 32

Implement a written district flood management and preparedness plan and provide training