Reclamation district California Water Code §50000, et seq. Responsible for reclaiming and maintaining land that is threatened by permanent or temporary flooding for agricultural, residential, commercial, or industrial use. The district may adopt a plan for the reclamation of the district lands, estimate the cost, and modify or change such original plans. The district may acquire, maintain and operate the whole or any part of any irrigation system through which any lands in the district may be supplied with water for irrigation. This includes water rights, dams, diversion works, rights of way, canals, pumps and all property or things, real or personal.