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Posted on: July 27, 2023

Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project receives $10 million from Bureau of Reclamation

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July 27, 2023 The Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project Joint Powers Authority shared news that it will receive $10 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

Request for Proposals - Los Vaqueros Reservoir JPA Program Management Services

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February 23, 2023 The Los Vaqueros Reservoir JPA is seeking qualified consultants to provide program management services for the Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project.

View details and the RFP. Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Updates
Posted on: November 4, 2022

Congressional Letter of Support for Los Vaqueros Project

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November 1, 2022 A recent congressional letter to the Secretary of Interior on November 1, 2022, represents an incredible showing of bicameral and bipartisan support for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project.

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Posted on: September 15, 2022

Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority Selects Taryn Ravazzini as First Executive Director

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For Immediate Release: September 15, 2022

Contact: Marguerite Patil, (925) 297-9738

Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority Selects Taryn Ravazzini as First Executive Director

Concord – Following an extensive recruitment process, the Board ...

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Posted on: April 12, 2022

CWC Increases Potential Funding for WSIP Projects

On March 16, 2022, the California Water Commission (CWC) has increased the potential funding amounts for the seven projects in the Water Storage Investment Program (WSIP). The inflation adjustment of approximately 1.5 percent for the Los Vaqueros Reservoi...

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Posted on: March 29, 2022

Request for Qualifications - Los Vaqueros Expansion Capital Project Management Services

March 29, 2022 CCWD is seeking qualified consultants to provide project management and technical support during planning, design and construction of the Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project facilities.

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Posted on: November 12, 2021

Los Vaqueros Reservoir JPA Inaugural Meeting

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For Immediate Release: November 12, 2021

Contact: Marguerite Patil, (925) 297-9738

Los Vaqueros Reservoir JPA Inaugural Meeting

Chair and Vice-Chair selected

Concord – The eight agencies making up the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers ...

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Posted on: October 20, 2021

California Water Commission Determines Continued Eligibility of the Project

The California Water Commission unanimously voted that the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project met all Water Storage Investment Program requirements and remains eligible for Proposition 1 funding.

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Posted on: October 7, 2021

New Website for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority

October 7, 2021 With the formation of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority, there is now also a website, losvaquerosjpa.com, with information specific to JPA members, meetings, and future procurement opportunities.

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Posted on: October 7, 2021

Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority Formed

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For Immediate Release: October 7, 2021

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Brentwood – The Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project (Project) passed a significant milestone today in officially filing agreements needed to form a Joint Powers ...

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Posted on: April 9, 2021

Members of Congress Sign Support Letter for Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion

Congressman Mike Thompson, along with several members of Congress, signed a letter of support urging the Department of the Interior to provide FY 2022 funding for Phase 2 of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project. The letter recommends full funding ...

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Posted on: January 21, 2021

CWC Authorizes Changes in Funding Projects

On January 20, 2021 the California Water Commission (CWC) authorized changes to maximum conditional awards for projects funded through the Water Storage Investment Program (WSIP) based on inflation and additional available funds. The inflation adjustment ...

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Posted on: December 31, 2020

Trump Administration advances western water storage projects

In the Bay Area, Reclamation is partnering with Contra Costa Water District to pursue the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion project, which would increase water storage capacity in an existing footprint from 160,000 acre-feet to 275,000 acre-feet and add ne...

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Posted on: October 28, 2020

CSU Civil Engineers Build Model to Test Design for $900M California Dam Project

October 28, 2020 Colorado State University’s Hydraulics Lab recently demonstrated their newly constructed model of the Los Vaqueros Dam spillway and emergency outlet for stakeholders...

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Posted on: August 14, 2020

Final Feasibility Report for the Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project now available

The Bureau of Reclamation has released the Final Feasibility Report, which documents potential costs and benefits of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project. 

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Posted on: July 6, 2020

RFQ for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Transfer-Bethany Pipeline Project

Contra Costa Water District is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from firms interested in providing professional services for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Transfer-Bethany Pipeline Project. SOQs are due by 4:00 p.m. on August 11, 2020. M...

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Posted on: May 13, 2020

Board certifies the Final Supplement to the Final Environmental Document for Phase 2 LVE Project

Contra Costa Water District’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution certifying the Final Supplement to the Final EIS/EIR and approved the Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project. This is a significant milestone for this project. The p...

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Posted on: February 28, 2020

Final Environmental Document published for Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project

The Final Supplement to the Final EIS/EIR is now available to the public, and noticed in the Federal Register on February 28, 2020.

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Posted on: December 20, 2019

Federal WIIN Act funding approved for Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project

President Trump signed two spending bills to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2020 (FY20). $2.155 million for the Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project was included in the spending bills. Following completion of the Final Federal...

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Posted on: September 24, 2019

Request for Proposals for Special Counsel Services for Phase 2 LVE Project

Contra Costa Water District and the Project Partners are issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to select a qualified firm/s to provide legal services primarily to assist the Project Partners in the creation of the proposed Joint Powers Authority ...

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Posted on: August 23, 2019

Environmental Organization Support for Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project

A coalition of environmental organizations and the Grassland Water District submitted a joint letter to the California Natural Resources Agency last week to recommend inclusion of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project in the Governor’s Wa...

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Posted on: May 6, 2019

California Water Commission WSIP Informational Meeting on the Administration of Public Benefits

Staff from the state agencies responsible for administering the public benefits — the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Water Resources — will discuss each public bene...

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Posted on: January 22, 2019

California Water Commission Meeting to Discuss the Administration of Public Benefits

As part of the next steps in executing final funding agreements, the California Water Commission has initiated a series of meetings with project proponents and representatives to begin developing contracts for the administration of public benefits. For th...

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Posted on: July 24, 2018

CWC Awards Maximum Conditional Eligibility Amount and Early Funding Request

The California Water Commission has awarded eight water storage projects, including the Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project, the Maximum Conditional Eligibility Amount and Early Funding Request.

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