Sites Reservoir Project

Take flight over the future site of Sites Reservoir with JP Robinette, Engineering and Construction Manager for the Sites Project Authority. Learn about Sites Reservoir’s bold approach to solving California’s climate-driven water supply uncertainty. youtube.com/watch?v=jzPqPA7x…

Ever wonder how water will get to Sites Reservoir? During high-flow periods on the Sacramento River, water will travel through existing canals and pipelines to be stored for dry years. Learn more at SitesProject.org

California’s working lands grow food while also supporting important wildlife habitats. Water from Sites Reservoir will help support local farmland that serves as a resting place for the Pacific Flyway. Learn more at SitesProject.org

Hear from California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on why collaboration among water agencies is helping advance the Sites Reservoir Project and why investing in water storage is critical to California's water future. @WadeCrowfoot @CalNatResources #BuildSitesNow

Sites Reservoir will be located in a naturally bowl-shaped landscape in the Sacramento Valley, making it well-suited for a reservoir. By using existing local infrastructure, the project also minimizes impacts on the surrounding environment. #BuildSitesNow

#DidYouKnow: Rainy days can help California prepare for the dry ones? Sites Reservoir is designed to capture water when it is available and store it for when it is needed most. 🌧️☀️Learn more at SitesProject.org.

#DidYouKnow California grows a significant share of the nation's fruits, vegetables, and nuts? 🌾 Sites Reservoir is being developed to strengthen water reliability for the farms that help keep food on tables across the country. Learn more at SitesProject.org

How do we prepare California for an uncertain water future? Sites Reservoir is designed to expand storage and give the state greater flexibility in managing its water resources. Discover more at SitesProject.org

A reliable water supply is about more than homes and farms. It sustains the local economies, jobs, and communities that make the Sacramento Valley a special place to live. Learn more at SitesProject.org #BuildSitesNow

Sites Reservoir is more than a local project. With 30 participating agencies across California, it reflects a shared, statewide effort to strengthen water reliability for communities, farms, and the environment. Learn more at SitesProject.org #BuildSitesNow

Sites Reservoir is being developed to help strengthen California's water system by providing additional storage that can benefit communities, agriculture, and the environment during dry years. Learn more at SitesProject.org

Did you know? Sites Reservoir would be the first reservoir in California to dedicate a portion of its water specifically to the environment to support wildlife and their habitat during drought periods. Learn more at SitesProject.org #BuildSitesNow

Sites Reservoir is a rain-fed reservoir, designed to capture and store water during high-flow periods on the Sacramento River. By capturing rainwater when it's abundant, Sites creates additional flexibility to meet California's water needs during drier times. #BuildSitesNow

During drought, having water in storage is one of the most valuable tools for keeping California resilient. Sites Reservoir is designed to capture store water in wet periods, so it's available during dry years when we need it most. Learn more at SitesProject.org.

California continues to experience dramatic swings between wet and dry conditions, proving the need for more water storage. Sites Reservoir will capture and store water to support communities, farms, and the environment when needed most. Learn more at SitesProject.org.

With an additional $268.9 million in conditional Prop 1 funding, Sites Reservoir is now California's largest water storage investment. This is another powerful vote of confidence in the project and its critical role in our water future. #BuildSitesNow sitesproject.org/press-relea…

As drought cycles intensify and storms become more extreme, off-stream storage is more important than ever. Sites Reservoir is a rain-fed reservoir designed to capture water from intense storms and store it for when California needs it most. #BuildSitesNow

One of California's broadest and most diverse water coalitions is behind the Sites Reservoir Project — 29 participants strong with 16 more on the waitlist. That growing support is what's driving this Project forward. Learn more at SitesProject.org.

Sites Reservoir's 2025 highlights: ✅ Key state & federal wildlife permits ✅ CMAR procurement launched ✅ Construction Workforce Policy adopted ✅ $480M+ in new funding secured Explore the full Annual Report ➡️ bit.ly/4uy6VBY

We launched a competitive procurement process to select a CMAR contractor for the up to $2 billion conveyance infrastructure package for the Sites Reservoir Project. Qualified firms are invited to apply by July 29. Learn more below ⬇️ sitesproject.org/press-relea…

California voters passed Prop 1 to invest in water storage that benefits people and the environment. Sites Reservoir will be the first and only reservoir in the state to have dedicated environmental water to support wildlife and ecosystems. Learn more at SitesProject.org.