$1 billion coming to Bay Area for two new dams The Mercury News » On Tuesday, flush with cash from voters, the administration of Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to commit nearly $1 billion to build two huge dam projects in the Bay Area, and another $1.5 billion for six more big water projects from the Sacramento Valley to Bakersfield. By Michelle|2018-10-08T11:33:04-08:00July 23, 2018|Dams, Water|Comments Off on $1 billion coming to Bay Area for two new dams Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Michelle Related Posts Sea level rise could threaten California cities and ports by 2040 Gallery Sea level rise could threaten California cities and ports by 2040 How can California capture more water? Competing interests will have to compromise Gallery How can California capture more water? Competing interests will have to compromise DWR doesn’t expect to use Oroville Dam spillway anytime soon — but it’s preparing if necessary Gallery DWR doesn’t expect to use Oroville Dam spillway anytime soon — but it’s preparing if necessary Trump poised to sign bipartisan water infrastructure bill Gallery Trump poised to sign bipartisan water infrastructure bill