Camp Far West Auxiliary Spillway Expansion Project

The South Sutter Water District has received a water quality certification amendment for the Camp Far West Hydroelectric Project, a 6.8-megawatt facility located on the Bear River in Yuba County, California. This project, identified as FERC Project No. 2997, encompasses several key infrastructure components including the Camp Far West Reservoir, the Camp Far West Dam and its associated spillway, an intake tower, a powerhouse, a switchyard, and two recreation areas with their respective facilities. The primary purpose of this amendment is to revise the existing May 16, 2022, certification by updating Condition 2(D) regarding the evaluation of flows and Condition 16 concerning the auxiliary spillway project. The State Water Resources Control Board approved this amendment on October 22, 2025, through a Notice of Determination. The approval confirms that the project will not have a significant environmental effect, and as a result, no mitigation measures, monitoring plans, or overriding considerations under the California Environmental Quality Act were required. While specific contract values, solicitation numbers, and administrative details such as payment methods are not provided, the project is managed by the South Sutter Water District with oversight involving environmental scientists and general management to ensure compliance with water quality standards.