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Reclamation to host public meetings on proposed fee program at Lake Berryessa

Media Contact: Erin Curtis, 916-978-5100

For Release: August 22, 2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation announced today three public meetings to gather feedback on Lake Berryessa’s proposed new fee program. The proposed fees would fund improvements to recreation facilities and programs, provide increased visitor services and protect natural resources at Lake Berryessa.

Reclamation is seeking input on how to use collected funds. Public meetings have been scheduled for the following dates and locations. Additional meetings may be scheduled.

  • September 4, 5:30-7:30 pm PDT - Spanish Flat Senior Center
    • 4380 Spanish Flat Loop Rd., Napa, CA 94558
  • September 6, 5:30-7:30 pm PDT - Winters Public Meeting Room/Winters Fire Department
    • 700 Main St., Winters, CA 95694
  • September 11, 5:30-7:30 pm PDT, Elks Lodge, Napa
    • 2840 Soscol Ave., Napa, CA 94558
In addition to the public meetings, comments from the public can be submitted until January 21, 2019. Written comments on the proposed new fee site can be submitted to Drew Lessard, Area Manager, Central California Area Office, Bureau of Reclamation, 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom, CA 95630 or emailed to mbailey@usbr.gov.

Please contact 707-966-2111 with any questions. The Federal Register Notice is available here.

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