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Reclamation Announces Negotiations for Reno-area Water Storage Contracts

Media Contact: Erin Curtis, 916-978-5104, eccurtis@usbr.gov

For Release: May 20, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation will conduct a series of negotiations for storage contracts with the cities of Reno and Sparks and Washoe County, Nev., this summer. Under Title II of Public Law 101-618, Section 205(b)1, Reclamation is authorized to enter into contracts for the use of space in Truckee River reservoirs. Contracts must be consistent with the terms and conditions defined in the Truckee River Operating Agreement.

The negotiations will be held on:

Thursday, July 30, beginning at 9 a.m.

Reno City Hall

7th Floor Caucus Room

1 East 1st St., Reno, NV 89501

If negotiations are not completed during this session, the need for additional sessions will be determined during this session. The public is welcome to observe the negotiations. For further information, please contact Bryce White, Lahontan Basin Area Office, Carson City, Nev., at

775-882-8392 (TTY 800-877-8339) or bwhite@usbr.gov.

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