*Published Friday, March 20, 2026*

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of the Interior [announced](https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-announces-889-million-investment-western-water-infrastructure-through) $889 million in funding for western water infrastructure projects, with $540 million earmarked for California. The funding comes through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last summer. According to the release, allocations include $235 million for the Delta-Mendota Canal, $200 million for the Friant-Kern Canal, $50 million for the San Luis Canal, $15 million for the Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority pumping plant, and $40 million for planning and preconstruction activities to raise Shasta Dam. These investments aim to expand water supply and strengthen drought resilience across the West.

Staff contact: Erin Huston, [ehuston@cfbf.com](mailto:ehuston@cfbf.com).

DOI to Distribute $540 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding to CA Projects

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The U.S. Department of the Interior announced $889 million in western water infrastructure funding, with $540 million for California. Investments include major repairs to key canals and planning for Shasta Dam expansion aimed at increasing water supply and improving drought resilience statewide.

DOI to Distribute $540 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding to State Projects

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