California Water Project Gains Federal Environmental Approval

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Published: 2026-06-05
Category: us
Source: California Department of Water Resources
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California's Delta Conveyance Project has secured crucial federal environmental clearances from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service. This approval, granted under the Endangered Species Act, marks a significant step toward the project's construction phase. The initiative aims to enhance water supply reliability for millions in California and mitigate future water shortages exacerbated by climate change.

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