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Nov 15, 2024

Lake Berryessa enforcing special restrictions at boat launches to prevent golden mussels

NAPA, Calif. – Effective immediately, Reclamation will enforce special restrictions to launch vessels at Lake Berryessa’s boat ramps to prevent the spread of golden mussels. The invasive species was (Read More →)
Nov 15, 2024

Reclamation reaches major milestone on proposed operation of the Central Valley Project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation today released the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, a significant document that analyzes revised operating rules for one of California’s major wat ... (Read More →)
Nov 13, 2024

Reclamation, DWR celebrate launch of key Delta habitat restoration project

WALNUT GROVE, Calif. – The California Department of Water Resources and Bureau of Reclamation today broke ground on a habitat restoration project in the Delta that, when completed, will help endangered species such as Delta smelt and Chinook salmon while supporting the long-term ... (Read More →)
Nov 13, 2024

Reclamation and partners complete negotiations for the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project, advancing water supply reliability in California’s Central Valley

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation and the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority today announced a negotiated consensus has been met for the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project.
The joint project creates an additional 130,000 ac ... (Read More →)
Nov 8, 2024

Public Notice: Reclamation announces additional public negotiations for long-term Warren Act contract with Placer County Water Agency

FOLSOM, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation today announces two additional contract negotiation sessions with the Placer County Water Agency on terms and conditions for a long-term Warren Act contract. The contract will be negotiated for the conveyance and temporary storage o ... (Read More →)
Nov 8, 2024

Delta Cross Channel gates to close Nov. 12 to Nov. 14

WALNUT GROVE, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation will close the Delta Cross Channel gates from Tuesday, Nov. 12 through Thursday, Nov. 14 to meet Sacramento River flow requirements at Rio Vista. The gates will close Nov. 12 at about 10 a.m. and open at about 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. ... (Read More →)
Nov 7, 2024

Day use fees waived at New Melones, Berryessa, and Stony Gorge reservoirs on Veterans Day

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Bureau of Reclamation will waive day use fees at all Reclamation direct managed areas at Lake Berryessa, New Melones Lake, and Stony Gorge Reservoir for all visitors in honor of U.S. military members who have bravely ... (Read More →)
Nov 6, 2024

Closure planned for Clear Creek Tunnel maintenance and repair activities

Redding, Calif. – On Nov. 12, the Bureau of Reclamation will close the Clear Creek Tunnel for maintenance and repairs.
The Tunnel, which is 17.5 feet in diameter and 10.7 miles long, conveys water from Lewiston Reservoir through the Judge Francis Carr Power ... (Read More →)
Nov 5, 2024

Reclamation continues B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project public negotiation sessions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation today announces continued public negotiation sessions with the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority for an Operations Agreement and Cost Share Agreement for the ... (Read More →)
Oct 22, 2024

Reclamation announces additional public negotiations for long-term Warren Act contract with Placer County Water Agency

PUBLIC NOTICE
FOLSOM, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation today announces two additional contract negotiation sessions with the Placer County Water Agency on terms and conditions for a long-term Warren Act contract. The contract will be negotiated ... (Read More →)

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