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This paper presents a case study of special engineering and operational challenges that were addressed in the design, construction, and operation of a drainwater collection and irrigated reuse system on Owens Dry Lake. The extreme salinity of the soil, groundwater, and hence the drainwater across the project as well as other aspects of the unique Playa environment presented many engineering and operational challenges. Many of these challenges are also encountered in more typical arid land irrigation and drainage projects, but the extreme salinity at Owens Dry Lake amplified their importance. Challenges resulting from the saline environment that are discussed in this paper include special drainage requirements, irrigation engineering design considerations, blended irrigation water quality control, and salinity measurement and monitoring. Performance results from the first two years of operation are also discussed.