Bureau of Reclamation

07/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2024 16:38

Reclamation announces additional public negotiations for long-term Warren Act contract with Placer County Water Agency

Public Notice

FOLSOM, Calif.- The Bureau of Reclamation today announces four additional contract negotiation sessions with the Placer County Water Agency on terms and conditions for a long-term Warren Act contract. The contract will be negotiated for the conveyance and temporary storage of up to 47,000 acre-feet of non-Central Valley Project water per year using excess capacity in Folsom Reservoir and the Folsom South Canal. This contract would support PCWA commitments made in the American River Basin Water Forum Agreement and facilitate transfer of water through the Lower American River to East Bay Municipal Utility District.

The following negotiation session will be held in the Administrative Office Main Conference Room at Reclamation's Central California Area Office, 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom:

  • July 31, 1-3:30 p.m.

The additional following negotiation sessions may be held at the above location if necessary:

  • Aug. 14, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Aug. 28, 1-3:30 p.m.

Registration is required to attend the negotiation sessions. For more information and to register, contact Chanthea Khoun, Repayment Specialist, Central California Area Office, at 916-537-7052 (TTY 800-877-8339) or [email protected].

The public is welcome to attend and will have the opportunity to provide comments regarding this contracting action; participation instructions and the proposed contract will be available at each session.