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Tuolumne Utilities District Secures Long-Term Water Contract

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What happened

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The Tuolumne Utilities District Board of Directors approved a negative declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act concerning a contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. This approval clears a hurdle for TUD to secure a long-term alternate water source from New Melones Reservoir.

From uniondemocrat.com

Why it matters

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The proposed agreement allows TUD to purchase up to 2,500 acre-feet of water per year from the reservoir, with the option to subcontract an additional 3,500 acre-feet to the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California. The contract is scheduled to run through December 31, 2051.

From uniondemocrat.com

Who's involved

  • Don PerkinsHolds a managerial role within the local district operating in Tuolumne County.
  • Erik JohnsonServes as district engineer for Tuolumne Utilities District within Tuolumne County.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Tuolumne CountySpeculative

    Tuolumne County might see critical resource stability due to the secured long-term water supply.

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