Big Chico Creek Access opens after flood damage
The Big Chico Creek Access opened Monday after winter storms in January caused the Sacramento River to rise and flood the park, spreading sediment and debris. As part of the Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, the park was designed to be in a flood plain and flooding is a regular occurrence, according to Aaron Wright, public safety chief for California Parks and Recreation North Buttes District. “Floods are not uncommon for this park. We typically see one or two floods for 2-3 years and then we have 1-2 years with no floods,” he said. Wright said the parks sustained typical storm damage such as downed trees, debris buildup and other damage related to water inundation.