Our District was formed in 1956 to provide flood protection and work with farmers on conserving soil and water resources. We now work on a wide variety of projects, including a focus on environmental education and outreach, habitat restoration and conservation, agriculture and water and wildfire prevention and post fire recovery. We work closely with a variety of partners on public and private lands, including Solano County, local cities, local agencies, indigenous tribal nations, landowners and community members, to offer a wide variety of services that meet local environmental needs and challenges. Our on-the-ground watershed stewardship work integrates with our environmental education work to reach a diverse audience of stakeholders in Solano County’s urban and rural landscapes.
Our Goals
Restore Solano County watersheds and natural resources to health
Protect natural resources through vibrant partnerships, strategic restoration, and effective education programs
Educate children and adults about watershed science and effective stewardship
Enhance our watersheds and their habitats to better serve all beneficial purposes
The RCD is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. District programming is implemented by staff who provide specialized expertise, education and experience to help develop durable solutions to conservation challenges.
We provide direct assistance to Solano County farmers and landowners who work with us voluntarily to protect their soil, water and natural habitats. We also partner with agricultural and natural resource protection organizations and agencies throughout the County and region to implement watershed programs with local and regional benefits.
Our services include:
Natural resource management advice
Ecosytem restoration and enhancement project design and implementation
Watershed-based environmental education programs for school children and adults
Semi-annual CA native plant and watershed-friendly plant sales
Workshops and hands-on training events
Invasive weed control and eradication support
Project permitting assistance
Agricultural water quality support
Flood control coordination and Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) small grant program support
Conservation planning for rural and agricultural properties
Watershed Coordination for private and public stakeholders
Visit our Programs and Projects section to check out some of our current projects. To discuss how we might work with you, call our office or drop us a note at
