Central Valley Project Overview

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Central Valley Project (CVP) extends 400 miles through California, serving multiple purposes.

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The CVP is a network of dams, reservoirs, canals, and powerplants that supports agriculture, municipal, and industrial needs, as well as fish and wildlife in the Central Valley.

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The CVP's impact on California's economy.

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The project provides water for top agricultural counties, supporting over one-third of the country's vegetables and two-thirds of its fruits and nuts.

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Role of the CVP in flood risk reduction and recreation.

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The CVP offers flood risk reduction, electrical power, and recreational opportunities.

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CVP's contribution to wildlife and water quality.

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The project supplies water to restore fish and wildlife habitats and enhance water quality, serving 19 national wildlife refuges.

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Map of the Central Valley Project

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The map illustrates the layout and components of the Central Valley Project, including key locations and infrastructure.

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Facilities of the Central Valley Project (CVP) began in 1938 with Shasta Dam.

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The CVP includes 20 dams and reservoirs, 500 miles of canals, and 11 hydroelectric powerplants.

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Benefits of the CVP

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Supplies water to over 250 contractors in 29 counties, providing water for farms, municipal and industrial use, wildlife refuges, and maintaining water quality.

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Major CVP Facilities: Dam & Reservoir - System - Capacity

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- Shasta Dam & Reservoir: 4,552,100 af - Trinity Dam & Reservoir: 2,448,000 af - Folsom Dam & Reservoir: 966,823 af - New Melones Dam & Reservoir: 2,420,000 af - Friant Dam & Millerton Reservoir: 520,500 af - San Luis Dam & Reservoir: 966,000 af

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Major CVP Facilities: Canal - Length - Design Capacity

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- Corning Canal: 21 miles, 500 cfs - Tehama-Colusa Canal: 110.9 miles, 2,530 cfs - Contra Costa Canal: 47.7 miles, 350 cfs - Delta-Mendota Canal: 117 miles, 4,600 cfs - Friant-Kern Canal: 151.8 miles, 5,000 cfs - San Luis Canal: 102.5 miles, 13,100 cfs