Sycamore Pool in Bidwell Park will be closed starting Wednesday, July 16, through Friday, July 18, for sediment removal and cleaning According to the City of Chico, the pool’s cleaning was delayed due to the migration of protected Spring-run Chinook Salmon. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife requested the city hold off on the cleaning until after mid-June. Necessary permits were updated and expedited for the sediment removal. City officials say that the pool has accumulated more sediment than usual due to heavy winter rains following the Park Fire, which washed debris into the pool. The increased sediment has notably reduced the pool’s depth, particularly on the west end. “At this time of year, we are usually on a steady biweekly cleaning schedule at Sycamore Pool,” said Shane Romain, City of Chico Parks and Natural Resources Manager. “