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California board approves water-right permit for $6 billion Sites Reservoir

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California’s State Water Resources Control Board approved the final water-right permit for the proposed Sites Reservoir north of Sacramento, Connect CRE reports. The project could begin construction in summer 2027 and would be the state’s largest new reservoir in more than 50 years.

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The project could affect water supply and construction activity in California, including Glenn and Colusa counties. The article does not detail its expected water allocation or who would receive it.