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California’s largest new reservoir in decades has been approved by the federal government.

California’s largest new reservoir in decades has been approved by the federal government.

California's largest new reservoir in decades has been approved by the federal government.
January 30, 2026 Read More
Federal Approval Clears Path for Sites Reservoir
Federal Approval Clears Path for Sites Reservoir

Federal Approval Clears Path for Sites Reservoir

MAXWELL — In a landmark decision on Friday, Jan. 23, the U.S. Department of the Interior officially approved the Record…
January 27, 2026 Read More
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California’s largest new reservoir in decades secures federal approval

California’s largest new reservoir in decades secures federal approval

The U.S. Department of the Interior approved a major California water project on Friday, clearing a key obstacle for a…
January 27, 2026 Read More

Press Releases and Statements

Press Release: Bureau of Reclamation Issues Record of Decision, Marking Environmental Milestone for Sites Reservoir Project
January 23, 2026

Press Release: Bureau of Reclamation Issues Record of Decision, Marking Environmental Milestone for Sites Reservoir Project

Bureau of Reclamation Issues Record of Decision, Marking Environmental Milestone for Sites Reservoir Project Maxwell, CA – Today, the Sites…
Press Release: Sites Project Authority Selects Barnard Construction Company for Reservoir Pre-Construction Planning Contract
January 17, 2026

Press Release: Sites Project Authority Selects Barnard Construction Company for Reservoir Pre-Construction Planning Contract

Sites Project Authority Selects Barnard Construction Company for Reservoir Pre-Construction Planning Contract Maxwell, CA – Today, the Sites Project Authority…
Press Release: Sites Project Authority Statements on the Passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa
January 7, 2026

Press Release: Sites Project Authority Statements on the Passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Sites Project Authority Statements on the Passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa Maxwell, CA – Today, the Sites Project Authority released the following statements…
Press Release: Drinking Water for Nearly 1.1 Million People Could Have Been Captured During Recent Storm If Sites Reservoir Were Operational Today
January 2, 2026

Press Release: Drinking Water for Nearly 1.1 Million People Could Have Been Captured During Recent Storm If Sites Reservoir Were Operational Today

Drinking Water for Nearly 1.1 Million People Could Have Been Captured During Recent Storm If Sites Reservoir Were Operational Today…

News

Feds give environmental green light to Sites Reservoir
January 24, 2026

Feds give environmental green light to Sites Reservoir

The federal government has signed off on the environmental documents of the Sites Reservoir Project, another step toward construction of…
Federal approval announced Friday for the Sites Reservoir Project
January 23, 2026

Federal approval announced Friday for the Sites Reservoir Project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Friday, the Department of the Interior approved the Sites Reservoir Project. This project aims to enhance…
Sites Reservoir gets federal approval, opening door to partial funding for $6.2B project
January 23, 2026

Sites Reservoir gets federal approval, opening door to partial funding for $6.2B project

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation issued its approval of federal environmental studies of the Sites Reservoir Project, a proposed 1.5…
Major new reservoir wins federal approval
January 22, 2026

Major new reservoir wins federal approval

Major new reservoir wins federal approval

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