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 …
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
Lawmakers are looking to enhance resiliency to drought and flooding by making improvements to an important Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program. U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, Deb Fischer, and Jeff …
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 …
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 …
Making Strides in Funding Water Infrastructure Improvements
The process of funding improvements to California’s water infrastructure is showing incremental advancement. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said the administrative process can be a …
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. The legislative package seeks to speed up the construction process while also streamlining permitting and court review. …
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. The storm systems are providing much-needed support to the …
WATER for California Act Seeks to Establish Better Regulatory Stability
Last week Congressman David Valadao introduced the WATER for California Act to address how the state’s water projects are administered. The Working to Advance Tangible and Effective Reforms (WATER) for …
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. The plan outlined in California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a …
Republicans Call for Investment in Water Projects with State Surplus
State Republicans are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to invest in water projects with California’s expected financial surplus. In a letter, the nine lawmakers point out that the construction of …
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Tuesday. A total of $1.2 trillion will be invested in projects to improve transportation infrastructure, broadband access, the …
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
The Energy Infrastructure Act was recently passed by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee by a vote of 13-7. The legislation includes several provisions that will assist with some …