News

Pacific Flyway birds are counting on California to honor voters and build Sites Reservoir

June 21, 2023

The construction of Sites Reservoir would benefit millions of migratory birds that stop in the Central Valley on their journey along the Pacific Flyway.

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Sites closer to a reality with state water board decision

June 5, 2023

Sites Reservoir, which could provide 1.5 million acre-feet of additional water storage capacity, received a significant boost late last week when the Sites Project Authority […]

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Another step toward Sites Reservoir

June 5, 2023

A long-awaited major reservoir project in Northern California crossed a hurdle Friday when water officials formally approved the water right application for the proposed Sites Reservoir — potentially advancing it […]

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Press Releases

Press Release: Sites Reservoir Awarded $30 Million in New Federal Funding

July 28, 2023

Sites Reservoir Awarded $30 Million in New Federal Funding   Sacramento, CA – Sites Reservoir was awarded an additional $30 […]

Press Release: Sites Reservoir on a Regulatory Fast Track with State’s Permitting Reforms

July 10, 2023

Sites Reservoir on a Regulatory Fast Track with State’s Permitting Reforms   Maxwell, Calif. – The Sites Project Authority would […]

Press Release: Sites Reservoir Water Right Application Moves Forward

June 2, 2023

Sites Reservoir Water Right Application Moves Forward   Maxwell, Calif. – The Sites Project Authority (Authority) received notification from the […]

Press Release: Governor Newsom Includes Sites Reservoir in Building More, Creating Jobs Initiative

May 19, 2023

Governor Newsom Includes Sites Reservoir in Building More, Creating Jobs Initiative   Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom announced that Sites […]

News

California has lots of catching up to do on flood management — with or without climate change

January 16, 2023

SACRAMENTO — When Leland Stanford became California’s governor in 1862, he needed a rowboat to carry him to the Capitol to be […]

What California can learn from wave of storms

January 3, 2023

In Summary: The series of rain and snow storms buffeting California this month contains lessons for politicians, if they pay […]

Planning for dry times: The West considers more reservoirs and aquifers

January 2, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — As parched California receives much needed rain and snow this winter, some local water officials are […]

Opinion: California needs better water supply reliability – including improved conveyance systems

December 1, 2022

As California confronts another extended drought and its impacts, it is more obvious than ever that the state has failed […]

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