East Bay to divert Sacramento River water April 23, 2014, KCRA
To cope with drought conditions, the East Bay Municipal Utility District will begin diverting water from the Sacramento River for the first time ever.
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Pocket Area Bike Trail reopens, giving access to water facility July 16, 2011, Sacramento Bee
A section of bike trail along the Sacramento River has reopened after four years of construction.
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Freeport facility major boost for south Sacramento drinking water April 8, 2010
Sac River Pumping Station Brings End to Long Water Battle April 8, 2010 (Radio)
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KCRA News Story October 23, 2008 (Video)
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S.J. hopes to tap into new water project December 27, 2007, The Record
Sacramento River could help slake county's growing thirst
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Intake plant ceremony signals end of water war May 8, 2007, Sacramento Bee
Sacramento River will supply up to 85 million gallons for development in east county
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Big, new water project under way May 8, 2007, San Francisco Chronicle Diversion to supply Sacramento area and the East Bay
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Lt. Governor John Garamendi Praises Groundbreaking for Historic New Water Project to Benefit Sacrament and East Bay Residents May 7, 2007, Press release from Lt. Governor
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Deal Reached On Sacramento River Water Pumping May 7, 2007, KTVU
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Jones & Stokes Freeport Regional Water Project Wins Award April 21, 2005, Press release from Jones & Stokes
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Press Releases
Cosumnes River Blvd. to close for installation of water pipeline November 1, 2007 (PDF)
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Sacramento and East Bay leaders celebrate massive water project that will
provide critical water supplies and save limited groundwater supply May 3, 2007 (PDF)
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Local Agencies Unite on Regional Water Plan RWA June 20, 2006 (PDF)
Freeport Regional Water Authority Submit Joint Application for Prop. 50 Funds
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