California Approves Permit for Sites ReservoirCalifornia Approves Costly Reservoir Despite River and Climate ConcernsCalifornia Clears Reservoir Project to Strengthen Water Storage
On November 4, California’s State Water Resources Control Board unanimously approved a water-right permit for the Sites Reservoir near Maxwell, clearing a major regulatory step for the project.On November 4, California regulators approved a permit for the Sites Reservoir, a multibillion-dollar project environmental advocates say risks the Sacramento River and delivers only a modest addition to the state’s water supply.On November 4, California’s water board unanimously approved a permit for the Sites Reservoir, advancing a major water-storage project supporters say can help the state manage droughts and floods.