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The proposal concerns California water storage, with possible implications for regional water planning and communities affected by the project. The article does not establish the project’s approval status or broader effects.
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California reservoir proposal draws opposition over cultural concerns
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A proposed California reservoir, described as the largest new reservoir planned in 50 years, would store up to 1.5 million acre-feet of water captured from the Sacramento River during eligible high-flow periods. The New York Post reports that some Californians oppose the plans, including with claims of cultural harm.
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