News Release Archive

Reclamation seeks public input on Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir project

Proposed reservoir would provide storage south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Media Contact: Mary Lee Knecht, 9169785100, mknecht@usbr.gov

For Release: April 29, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation invites public input on the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir Project, a proposed 82,000 acre-foot reservoir in the Coast Range in Stanislaus County, California.

Del Puerto Water District and the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority are sponsoring the project and propose to construct a reservoir located on Del Puerto Creek to develop additional water storage south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Project would allow water delivery under existing Central Valley Project contracts into the reservoir until it is needed.

“Reclamation is pleased to partner with Del Puerto Water District and the Exchange Contractors on this beneficial water supply project,” said Ernest Conant, Reclamation regional director. “The project would bring much needed water supply reliability to south-of-delta agriculture and wildlife refuges. It is a win-win for the region.”

The Project includes construction of a main dam, three saddle dams, a spillway, inlet/outlet works, and conveyance and electrical facilities. Construction designs, feasibility report, and an Environmental Impact Report are being prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Additional information about the Project can be found at www.delpuertocanyonreservoir.com.

A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement was published in the Federal Register today. Reclamation is seeking comments by May 29, 2020.

A copy of the NOI may be found at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_project_details.php?Project_ID=43324. Scoping comments must be submitted in writing by May 29, 2020, to Allison Jacobson, Project Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, Division of Planning, 2800 Cottage Way CGB–700, Sacramento, CA 95825 or ajacobson@usbr.gov. For additional information please contact Allison at (916) 978–5075 (TTY 1-800-877-8339) or ajacobson@usbr.gov.

# # #

The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior and is the nation's largest wholesale water supplier and second largest producer of hydroelectric power. Our facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation opportunities, and environmental benefits. Visit our website at https://www.usbr.gov and follow us on Twitter @USBR; Facebook @bureau.of.reclamation; LinkedIn @Bureau of Reclamation; Instagram @bureau_of_reclamation; and YouTube @reclamation.