Draft permit conditions could shrink Sites Reservoir’s water yield
The Sites Project Authority submitted comments on a draft water permit for the Sites Reservoir Project, expressing concerns that some proposed conditions could undermine the project’s viability. The authority filed its comments on May 22, 2026, with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Administrative Hearings Office. The authority praised the office’s tentative determination that almost 1 million acre-feet of water is available for appropriation from the Sacramento River for the project. However, officials said certain permit conditions need revision before the proposed order goes to the State Board, currently scheduled for July 15, 2026.
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