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Reclamation moves forward on fish passage project in Yolo Bypass

Media Contact: Erin Curtis, 916-978-5100, eccurtis@usbr.gov

For Release: August 22, 2017

Fremont WeirSACRAMENTO, Calif. – Construction is expected to begin this fall on a project aimed at improving fish passage through the Yolo Bypass. The Bureau of Reclamation today released the Final Initial Study/Environmental Assessment and signed a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Fremont Weir Adult Fish Passage Project.

The Fremont Weir Adult Fish Passage Modification Project is located in the northern portion of the Yolo Bypass, approximately 8 miles northeast of Woodland, California. The project will improve fish passage at the Fremont Weir and within the Tule Canal. It will modify an existing fish ladder at the Fremont Weir and improve fish passage within the channel both upstream and downstream of the weir. In addition, one downstream agricultural road crossing will be removed and another will be replaced with a structure that provides improved fish passage within the Tule Canal.

The Final IS/EA and FONSI were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and are available at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_project_details.php?Project_ID=12670 . If you encounter problems accessing the document, please call 916-978-5100 (TTY 800-877-8339) or email mppublicaffairs@usbr.govv.

The documents may be viewed at Reclamation’s Bay-Delta Office, 801 I Street, Suite 140, Sacramento, CA 95814. For additional information, please contact Ben Nelson, 916-414-2424 or bcnelson@usbr.gov.

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