The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily open the Delta Cross Channel Gates over Memorial Day weekend to improve recreational boating access in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. The gates are scheduled to open Friday, May 22, at 10 a.m. and will remain open through Tuesday, May 26, at 10 a.m. The temporary opening will provide enhanced access for boaters traveling between the Sacramento River and the central Delta during the busy holiday weekend. After the holiday period, the gates will return to normal operations and close on Tuesday morning. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, gate operations are coordinated with multiple resource agencies to balance water quality, fishery protection, flood control, and recreational opportunities throughout the Delta.

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