Live Breaking News & Updates on Reservoir Expansion Feasibility Report

Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 05:59
B.F. Sisk Dam and San Luis Reservoir
Project Would Produce Additional Water Supply For 2 Million People, Over 1 Million Acres of Farmland and 200,000 Acres of Pacific Flyway Wetlands
December 31, 2020 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Wednesday, the Bureau of Reclamation sent Congress the final feasibility report for the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project. This marks an important step forward in returning water supply reliability to south-of-Delta farmers, local communities, and wildlife refuges.
“Reclamation has worked hard to make this important project for California’s water supply a reality,”
 said Commissioner Brenda Burman. “Dam safety improvements at B.F. Sisk are gearing up; now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity and increase water supply in San Luis Reservoir a win-win for the many that benefit from San Luis Reservoir water.” ....

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