News Releases

Jan 12, 2017
Reclamation to Open Lake Berryessa’s Capell Cove Boat Launch on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017

NAPA, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central California Area Office
will reopen the Capell Cove Boat Launch at Lake Berryessa on Friday, Jan.
13, 2017. Reclamation closed the boat launch on Aug. 8, 2016, when drought
conditions and receding water levels ... (Read More →)

Jan 10, 2017
Reclamation Increasing Releases into Sacramento River for Storage Management

SHASTA LAKE, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to incrementally increase releases below Keswick Dam from 14,000 cubic feet per second to 19,000 cfs by Jan. 11, with releases increasing up to 36,000 cfs by Jan. 12. The increased releases are necessary to meet flood space regulatory ... (Read More →)

Jan 10, 2017
Len Schilling Named Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Dams Area Office Manager

BOULDER CITY, Nevada — Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Regional Director Terry Fulp announced the selection of Len Schilling as the Area Manager of the Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO) effective Monday, January 9, 2017. As the LCDO Area Manager, Schilling will provide management and operational ... (Read More →)

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    Around Reclamation in 2016

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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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    Children Flock to Lake Berryessa for Fun and Education

    This fall, Bureau of Reclamation park rangers at Lake Berryessa welcomed over 180 students, teachers, and chaperones to education programs at Acorn Beach within Oak Shores Day Use Area. Acorn Beach is an ideal location for children and families, as the swimming area is closed to personal watercraft and boats. The amenities available at Acorn Beach include the free lifejacket loaner program, plenty of picnic tables, grills and restrooms nearby. 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. →

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: 12/28/16