Dozens of proposed projects would pump water uphill to reservoirs that release it to generate electricity when wind and solar can’t. But their reliance on groundwater in the drought-stricken Southwest is leading to pushback. By Wyatt Myskow, Inside Climate News...
Press release from the Sites JPA The Sites Project Authority, as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) and approved the Sites Reservoir Project (Project). This important milestone is...
Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions. By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians....
By Lois Henry, SJV Water Districts that contract for State Water Project water are only allowed to hold a certain amount of water in San Luis Reservoir each winter by the Department of Water Resources, which operates the state project....
By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert After decades of discussions and delays, a major new reservoir in Northern California is close to becoming reality. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom certified the Sites Reservoir project to be fast-tracked for construction, exercising for...
