A Visit to Reedley: California’s Ag Secretary Engages with the Valley California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined The Ag Meter host Nick Papagni at Reedley College to discuss the challenges …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni have a special guest, Kimberly Mercado …
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is moving forward after a judge dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups. The project is backed by President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, and various water …
Sites Reservoir Could Have Captured More Than 1.5 million Acre-feet of Water
The Sites Project Authority announced that if the Sites Reservoir were already operational, it would likely be sitting at its full capacity. Based on data from 2023 flows and storm …
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
Congress has given the green light for a significant boost to the Sites Reservoir Project, based on a recommendation from the Bureau of Reclamation. A total of $205.6 million in …
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
In a noteworthy development for California’s water management, the Sites Project Authority, functioning as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact …
Sites Reservoir Project Certified for ‘Cutting Red Tape’
The Sites Reservoir Project has been certified by Governor Gavin Newsom as being an eligible project under Senate Bill 149. Signed by Governor Newsom earlier in the year, the legislation …
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
The Bureau of Reclamation and Sites Project Authority have finalized plans for the Sites Reservoir project. It would become the second-largest off-stream reservoir in the country. The project is expected …
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
Several California water projects are receiving additional federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Funding for California projects is part of a larger overall investment of $152 million in various …
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
The protest period for the proposed Sites Reservoir has been extended by the State Water Resources Control Board. Originally, the deadline for submitting protests against the project was August 1. …
Permitting Reform Legislation to Benefit Sites Reservoir
Sites Reservoir is one of the projects that will directly benefit from recent reforms to permitting requirements for water and energy infrastructure projects. The Sites Project Authority commended Governor Gavin …
Sites Reservoir Continues Progress with Water Board Decision
The State Water Resources Control Board has determined that the Sites Reservoir water rights application is officially complete. That moves the development process to the next step with a 60-day …
Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms
The Sites Reservoir project has received additional funding support from the Bureau of Reclamation. Last week, the project received $80 million through the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act …
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In a recent announcement, the Department of the Interior committed $30 million towards the …
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