The Bureau of Reclamation announces the continuation of public negotiations with the Sites Project Authority for an Excess Capacity Contract for the proposed Sites Reservoir Project, a new 1.5 million acre-foot offstream reservoir approximately 10 miles west of Maxwell, CA for water storage, conveyance, and service. The Excess Capacity Contract supports the reservoir project by outlining the terms and conditions to which each party must adhere regarding the conveyance of water through federal facilities.
As needed, Reclamation and the Sites Authority will also continue negotiations for the Sites Partnership Agreement, to which the Excess Capacity Contract is planned as an Exhibit.
The following negotiation session will be held at the:
Sites Authority’s Office
122 Old Hwy 99W, Maxwell, CA 95955
October 22, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To register for the virtual attendance option and for more information, please contact Jake Brannum, Repayment Specialist, CGB Regional Office, at jbrannum@usbr.gov.
The public is welcome to attend and will have the opportunity to provide comments regarding this contracting action. Participation instructions and the proposed contracts will be available at each session.
10/09/2026 · CCPR