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Central Basin Recharge Project

Project Overview

Fresno Irrigation District’s Central Basin Recharge Project was completed in 2021 and includes 90 acres of recharge basins at three locations:

  • 40-acre site at East & Malaga avenues
  • 14-acre site at Orange and Lincoln avenues
  • 36-acre site at Central & Hughes avenues

In addition to their role in groundwater recharge, these basins play an important role in diverting flood flows during wet years. Collectively, these basins provide an annual recharge benefit of roughly 2,600 acre-feet, expanding the District’s water supply while advancing local sustainability efforts.

Project Highlights:

3 basin locations

Combined 90 acres of recharge basins

2,600 acre-feet estimated annual recharge

Diverts flood flows during wet years

Project Funding

This project was funded by a $4.2 million grant from the State Water Resources Control Board’s Storm Water Grant Program (SWGP), covering the majority of construction costs.

State Water Resources Control Board
Storm Water Grant Program – $4.2 million

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