Wednesday April 9, 2025
Sacramento News and Review —
The Sites Reservoir Project in Northern California, a controversial water project promoted by Governor Gavin Newson and opposed by a coalition of environmental groups, fishing organizations and indigenous tribes because it will divert more water out of the Sacramento River, recently received $134 million in federal funding from the Trump Administration.
Critics assert that the money was issued as Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom develops an increasingly cozy relationship with President Donald Trump — and has been interviewing conservative media stars such as Charlie Kirk, Michael Savage and Steve Bannon by featuring them as guests on his new podcast.
The $134 million brings the total federal investment in the project to $780.15 million. The money comes from the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) that provides funding to “improve water infrastructure throughout the United States,” according to an announcement from the Sites Authority.