Maxwell, Calif. - 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:

• November 17, 2026 - 10:00 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 [email protected].

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.

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The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior and is the nation's largest wholesale water supplier and second largest producer of hydroelectric power. Our facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation opportunities, and environmental benefits.