California Breaks Ground on Sites Reservoir, First Major in 50 Years

California's Sites Reservoir project, championed by outgoing Governor Newsom, has come into effect, marking the state's first major reservoir in over five decades. The project, estimated to cost $6.2-6.8 billion with federal support, will supply water to 8.4 million people and become the state's eighth-largest reserve. This is a significant infrastructure development aimed at drought resilience, though construction timelines and final funding remain uncertain.

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