FOLSOM, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation will hold a media event on top of Folsom Dam to provide an update on the status of the temporary emergency floating pump system currently being constructed. The pump system, which will have a capacity of 30 cubic feet per second, will ensure Reclamation can continue to provide water to local communities should continuing drought conditions result in the intake structure at the dam becoming exposed due to low reservoir water surface elevations.
WHAT: Media event at Folsom Dam. The media will be able to videotape/photograph ongoing piping and manifold installation, pipe unloading, and welding.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, 9 to 11 a.m. Media should arrive by 9 a.m. for security processing to enter the federal property. No access will be allowed after 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Central California Area Office, 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom, CA 95630. Media should proceed directly to the security gate. Media credentials are required to receive clearance at the gate.
TRANSPORTATION: After processing through security, media will park their vehicles as directed and then be shuttled to the top of Folsom Dam. Only two individuals per media group may participate with a camera and tripod. Media will not be allowed to drive their own vehicles to the dam.
BRIEFING: At 10 a.m., Drew Lessard, Area Manager, Central California Area Office, will brief participants on the current status of the project and respond to questions.
INTERVIEWS: Individual interviews will be offered immediately following the briefing with Lessard or Acting Public Affairs Officer Shane Hunt or Deputy Public Affairs Officer Louis Moore.
ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED: To attend, media must email their names and media outlet no later than 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, to both Janet Sierzputowski at jsierzputowski@usbr.gov and Jose Santana at jsantana@usbr.gov. Individuals who do not pre-register will not be granted access to the dam.
SAFETY: This is an active construction site. Each participant must bring their own hard hat and reflective vest and wear flat, closed-toe shoes.
For questions, please contact Janet Sierzputowski at 916-978-5112 or jsierzputowski@usbr.gov.
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
