California's Largest New Reservoir in 50 Years Clears Legal Hurdle

Judge dismisses environmental lawsuit, allowing $4.5 billion Sites Reservoir project to advance.

The Sites Reservoir will store water for 500,000 acres of farmland and 24 million Californians.
Environmental groups argued the project would harm endangered fish and river ecosystems.
Governor Newsom expedited the legal process under a new infrastructure law.
The project has secured significant funding from federal and state sources.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.