News Releases

Dec 23, 2016
Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Documents for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s CVP Interim Renewal Water Service Contract

FOLSOM, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed execution of an Interim Renewal Contract for Central Valley Project water with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

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Dec 23, 2016
Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Document for the Sacramento County Water Agency’s CVP Interim Renewal Water Service Contract

FOLSOM, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed execution of an Interim Renewal Contract for Central Valley Project water with the Sacramento County Water Agency.

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Dec 23, 2016
Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Document for the City of Roseville’s CVP Interim Renewal Water Service Contract

FOLSOM, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed execution of an Interim Renewal Contract for Central Valley Project water with the City of Roseville.

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News, Stories & Media

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    Record of Decision Signed for Lower Yellowstone Fish Passage Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision (ROD) today for the Lower Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam Fish Passage Project selecting the Bypass Channel Alternative and associated Adaptive Management and Monitoring Plan (AMP) for implementation. Read More →

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    Interior Department Efforts to Protect Endangered Species in the Middle Rio Grande Continue with Renewed Commitments from Key Water Management Agencies

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed and provided a new biological opinion to the Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and the State of New Mexico, providing Endangered Species Act coverage for water-related activities in the Upper and Middle Rio Grande. Read More →

  • Youth Park rangers help visitors learn about Putah Creek and salmon at the Winters Salmon Festival

    MP Region Joins the Fun at Winters Salmon Festival

    On Nov. 4, 2016, the Bureau of Reclamation joined the Solano County Water Agency, Solano County Parks, Putah Creek Council, the City of Winters, and many others in celebrating the first ever Winters, CA Salmon Festival. Staff from the Lake Berryessa Field Office participated in the event in downtown Winters, where they shared with over 130 visitors many ways that Sal the Salmon could make better use of water. Read More about C.A.S.T. →

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    Elephant Butte Dam 100th Anniversary - Deputy Commissioner David Palumbo Remarks

    The Bureau of Reclamation today celebrated 100 years since the completion of Elephant Butte Dam in southern New Mexico. Officials from Reclamation, the International Boundary and Water Commission, State of New Mexico, New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation, Elephant Butte Irrigation District and El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 marked the event during a ceremony near the base of the dam. A highlight of the event was when officials unveiled a new plaque commemorating Elephant Butte’s 100 years of operation.

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    Reclamation Announces Fall Events in the Lake Berryessa Region

    The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central California Area Office announces fall 2016 park events in the Lake Berryessa region of Napa and Solano counties. All activities will be held rain or shine and are free of charge. Children are welcome, but those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Read More →

Recreation & Public Use

New Melones Launches Every Kid in a Park Pass New Melones Launches Every Kid in a Park Pass

New Melones Lake is proud to help launch the Every Kid in a Park program, as part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and enjoy them. Fourth graders nationwide can now visit the new Every Kid in a Park website to obtain a pass that provides free access to students and their families to all federally managed lands and waters – including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries. The pass is valid for the 2015-2016 school year and grants free entry for fourth graders and three accompanying adults (or an entire car for drive-in parks) at more than 2,000 federally-managed sites. Read More →

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Statement of Project Construction Cost and Repayment Statements Are Available from Reclamation

Last Updated: 12/7/16