About Us

The Mid-Pacific Region, one of five Reclamation regions, covers the northern two-thirds of California, most of western Nevada and part of southern Oregon. The region fulfills water obligations for agriculture, power generation, water conservation, water recycling and reuse while protecting of natural and federally protected cultural resources.

The region's headquarters is located in Sacramento, Calif., with supporting area offices are located in Shasta Lake, Folsom, Fresno, CA; Carson City, NV; and Klamath Falls, OR. Supporting offices include the Central Valley Operations Office in Sacramento and the MP Construction Office in Willows, CA.

The Mid-Pacific Region is best known for the Central Valley Project (CVP) built to protect from flood waters and irrigate the semi-arid acreage of the Central Valley, the CVP is one of the largest water storage and transport systems in the world. The CVP is comprised of 20 dams and reservoirs 11 powerplants and more than 500 miles of canals and aqueducts that encompasses 35 counties. The CVP has a combined storage capacity of more than 11 million acre-feet of water and serves farms, homes, and industry in California`s Central Valley. It’s primary source of water for much of California`s wetlands in addition to delivering water for farms, homes, factories, and the environment, the CVP produces electric power and provides flood protection, navigation, recreation, and water quality benefits.

Last Updated: 10/15/15