Shasta Dam

Proposed Changes Hinge on Managing Releases and Diversions from Shasta Reservoir

August 5, 2024 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation seeks public input on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The draft document considers revised operations of dams, powerplants, and related facilities of the Central Valley Project and Delta facilities of the State Water Project.  

“An unprecedented display of openness has gone into the process to work through technical analyses and develop options for new operating rules with monthly interested party meetings, quarterly public meetings, and numerous direct outreach efforts,” said California-Great Basin Regional Director Karl Stock. “We are pleased to present the comprehensive results of this effort to the public for comment.”

The proposed plan includes five alternatives reflecting a reasonable range of alternatives for the long-term operation of the Central Valley Project and Delta facilities of the State Water Project. The draft EIS was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and is available for a 45-day public comment period. Six public meetings are scheduled to provide an overview and take verbal comments:

• Wed., Aug. 7, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Los Banos Community Center (645 Seventh Street, Los Banos, CA)
• Thur., Aug. 8, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – virtual meeting via Zoom
• Tues., Aug. 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Redding Veteran’s Memorial Building (1605 Yuba Street, Redding, CA)
• Thurs., Aug. 15, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – virtual meeting via Zoom
• Tues., Aug. 20, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Sacramento Capital Event Center at M.A.Y. Building (1020 11th Street, Sacramento, CA)
• Thurs., Aug. 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – virtual meeting via Zoom

The draft EIS is available here. Submit written comments to sha-mpr-bdo@usbr.gov by close of business Sept. 9, 2024. For more information about the public meetings or the draft EIS, visit www.usbr.gov/mp/bdo/lto/index.html or call 916-414-2426 (TTY 800-877-8339).
Source: USBR