California boosts Sites Reservoir project with $269 million funding increase
(UI) - California is moving forward with the Sites Reservoir project after the California Water Commission approved an additional $268.9 million in funding, bringing the project's total eligible state investment to more than $1.36 billion.
The proposed reservoir would capture water from the Sacramento River during wet periods and store it for use during droughts and other water shortages. Once complete, the off-stream reservoir is expected to provide up to 1.5 million acre-feet of storage capacity, making it one of the largest water infrastructure projects currently under development in the state.
State officials say the project is a key component of California's long-term water supply strategy as climate change increases the frequency of droughts, floods and other weather extremes. In addition to improving water supply reliability, the reservoir is expected to support flood management, environmental water deliveries and recreational opportunities.
The project must still satisfy several funding and permitting requirements before receiving final state funding. California officials said the reservoir would play an important role in expanding water storage capacity and strengthening resilience across the state's water system as demand continues to grow and water supplies become more variable.
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