The Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service and California Department of Fish and Game announce a groundbreaking event for the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project near Manton, Calif. The restoration project will restore approximately 48 miles of Battle Creek's Chinook salmon and steelhead habitat while maintaining the continued production of hydroelectric power by PG&E. Habitat restoration and enhancement will enable safe passage for, and the growth and recovery of Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, and Central Valley steelhead - all listed as threatened or endangered. The current phase of this project includes building a small bypass at Coleman Diversion Dam on the South Fork of Battle Creek. The project is in Shasta and Tehama counties near Manton, Calif.
WHO: Mr. Pete Lucero, Public Affairs Officer, Mid-Pacific Region, Reclamation
Ms. Janet Walther, Representative, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
WHAT: Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project Groundbreaking
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: At PG&E's Coleman Diversion Dam, about 6 miles west of Manton, Calif.
MEDIA: All media are welcome. Credentials are required.
BE ADVISED: Please wear shoes for rough terrain.
The Battle Creek Restoration Project is a cooperative effort among the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service and California Department of Fish and Game as well as other agencies.
For additional information, please contact the Public Affairs Office at 916-978-5100 or mppublicaffairs@usbr.gov.
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
