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Reclamation Announces Temporary Closure of Capell Cove Launch Ramp Effective Sept. 15

Media Contact: Erin Curtis, 916-978-5100

For Release: September 05, 2014

NAPA, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office, will temporarily close the Capell Cove Launch Ramp at Lake Berryessa effective Monday, Sept. 15. Drought conditions and receding water levels have caused the launch ramp to become unusable. The Capell Cove Launch Ramp will be re-opened when lake levels rise.

Visitors are encouraged to use other ramps at Lake Berryessa, including those at Putah Canyon Recreation Area, Steele Canyon Recreation Area, Pleasure Cove Marina, and Markley Cove Resort. Locations of these concession areas may be found on the map at www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html.

Please note that these concession areas charge a fee for the public to use their launch ramps. For information, please visit the following websites:

For information on lake levels, launch ramp availability, or recreation services, please call the Lake Berryessa Administration Office at 707-966-2111.

For additional information, please visit the website at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html.

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