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Sites Reservoir Gets Green Light | Chico News
California clears a major milestone on its biggest water project in 50 years—the Sites Reservoir, set to store 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Sacramento River. With a recent water quality certification, construction is now officially greenlit, paving the way for enhanced water reliability amid climate change. The project aims to add up to 9 million acre-feet of storage by 2040, supporting farms, cities, and ecosystems. Water will be diverted via existing infrastructure to Glenn and Colusa counties, with new facilities managing inflows and outflows. A public meeting on November 4 will…
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