Reclamation announces public meeting regarding the 2021 Reinitiation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project

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Reclamation announces public meeting regarding the 2021 Reinitiation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project

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The following news_release was published by the Bureau of Reclamation on March 7. It is reproduced in full below.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On March 14, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm, Reclamation will hold a quarterly meeting to provide an update on the development of the Biological Assessment for the 2021 Reinitiation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act.

Development of the Biological Assessment is one of the first steps in Reclamation’s required compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act as part of the Reinitation of Consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the CVP and SWP. The assessment evaluates potential effects of operating the CVP and SWP on federally listed species and proposed species, as well as designated and proposed critical habitat.

The meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. For meeting materials, including the link to the meeting, please see www.usbr.gov/mp/bdo.

Materials will be posted prior to the meeting. Please contact Jo Anna Beck for further information (jbeck@usbr.gov).

Source: Bureau of Reclamation

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