State Water Board Releases Draft Sites Reservoir Water Right Decision for Public Comment

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:39:44 +0000
Environmental Protection

The California State Water Resources Control Board released a draft water right decision for the proposed Sites Reservoir project, a 1.5 million acre-feet off-stream storage facility northwest of Sacramento. The draft permit limits annual diversions to 986,000 acre-feet and includes conditions to protect senior water right holders, water quality, and Sacramento River and Delta fisheries. The 60-day public comment period ends May 22, 2026.