EDWARD RING: Will the Sites Reservoir ever get built? Edward Ring CommentaryPlanning and management September 4, 2025By Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center The short answer is no. Never....
COMMENTARY: Sites Reservoir is a wolf in sheep’s clothing Press Release/Notice CommentaryPolicy and regulation August 22, 2025The controversial project diverts water and funding away from real solutions From Save California Salmon Today’s announcement that Governor Newsom’s...
PRESS RELEASE: California Water Commission increases conditional funding for three projects in Water Storage Investment Program CA Water Commission Policy and regulation August 21, 2025Members also approve a change to the program’s early funding regulations The California Water Commission has increased the available funding...
PRESS RELEASE: Sites Reservoir advances toward construction with key permitting and contracting milestones Sites Project Authority Planning and management July 19, 2025From the Sites Project Authority Today, the Sites Project Authority (Authority) announced two major advancements that move the Sites Reservoir...
EDWARD RING: Politics and the Cost of Water Infrastructure Edward Ring CommentaryDelta Conveyance ProjectPolicy and regulation July 3, 2025By Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Water Policy Center When it comes to building...
PRESS RELEASE: Updated operations analysis finds water for more than 3 million people could have been captured if Sites Reservoir were operational today Sites Project Authority Water project operations April 26, 2025Press release from the Sites Project JPA: The Sites Project Authority (Authority) announced that during this wet weather season, Sites...
NOTICE: Upcoming dates for ongoing hearing on the proposed Sites Reservoir project State Water Board ANNOUNCEMENTS January 16, 2025From the State Water Board: The State Water Board Administrative Hearings Office’s hearing on the proposed Sites Reservoir project began...
FRIENDS OF THE RIVER: Turning climate change on its head: What Governor Newsom doesn’t understand about his own water agenda Friends of the River CommentaryDelta Conveyance Project December 14, 2024By Friends of the River Earlier this week, Governor Newsom was all over the state pushing his two favorite water...
PRESS RELEASE: New report reveals climate threats, hidden costs of reservoirs Center for Biological Diversity ReportsWater project operations November 20, 2024From the Center for Biological Diversity: Reservoirs, a major component of California’s water storage system, are a significant source of...
COMMENTARY: Sites Reservoir: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity Sites Project Authority Commentary November 8, 2024By Fritz Durst, Chair, Sites Project Authority Water is a precious resource in California—and like any smart investment strategy, we...
PRESS RELEASE: Groups reply to Sites Reservoir court ruling, Newsom comments Conservation organizations & coalitions Water rights and water law September 25, 2024Press release from the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Friends of the River, and Save Our Salmon: On Friday September 20,...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California scores legal win on appeal over Sites Reservoir project Courthouse News Service Water rights and water law September 21, 2024The reservoir hit a stumbling block this week over obtaining necessary permitting, though it’s not expected to significantly affect the...
SITES JPA: Third District Court of Appeal rules in favor of Sites Project Authority on CEQA challenge Sites Project Authority Policy and regulationWater rights and water law September 21, 2024From the Sites Project Authority: On September 20, 2024, the Third District Court of Appeal released an opinion upholding the...
PRESS RELEASE: Sites Reservoir project clears legal hurdle thanks to streamlining law Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation September 20, 2024From the Office of the Governor: The Sites Reservoir project just cleared another major hurdle after Governor Gavin Newsom had...
STATEMENT: Sites Project issues update on Permit Notification for Sites Reservoir Sites Project Authority Policy and regulation September 18, 2024From the Sites Project Authority: The Sites Project Authority has been working for several months with the State Water Resources...
