Tag: water_storage
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California's Sites Reservoir Clears Final Water Right Permit, Largest New Reservoir in More Than 50 Years
The State Water Resources Control Board approved the final water right permit for Sites Reservoir, a 1.5 million-acre-foot project in Glenn and Colusa counties that can now move toward construction.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsEnergyAgriculture Sites ReservoirGavin NewsomState Water Resources Control Boardwater storageCalifornia water infrastructureSacramento RiverdroughtCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Boosts Sites Reservoir Funding to Bolster California's Water Storage
Governor Newsom announced nearly $269 million more for the Sites Reservoir, totaling $1.36 billion, to expand California's water storage. This project is crucial for climate resilience, capturing Sacramento River water for millions of homes and wildlife.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentClimate Change Gavin NewsomSites ReservoirCalifornia Water CommissionWater StorageSacramento RiverInfrastructureCalifornia Governors Office