[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 151 (Friday, October 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MONTICELLO DAM

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2007

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Madam Speaker, today I rise to 
bring your attention to Monticello Dam which is located at the very 
western border of California's Third Congressional District. This month 
marks the 50th anniversary of Monticello Dam, a part of the Federal 
Solano Project. The Solano Project is owned by the United States Bureau 
of Reclamation and is operated and maintained locally by the Solano 
County Water Agency. It serves a growing population of about 350,000 
people and irrigated farm land of about 80,000 acres.
  The beautiful Lake Berryessa was formed by Monticello Dam. Lake 
Berryessa is enjoyed year round for its recreational opportunities. 
Lower Putah Creek downstream of the dam provides a valuable fish and 
wildlife area and the Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Committee, made up 
of Yolo and Solano representatives, is involved in creek restoration 
projects to enhance the natural setting.
  Monticello Dam is an integral part of the Federal Solano Project and 
is an example of how the Bureau of Reclamation was able to achieve 
environmental protection, restore and protect wildlife habitat, and at 
the same time provide much needed water for the people of this part of 
the state of California. It exemplifies how we can work responsibly to 
utilize the benefits of nature on behalf of all the people.

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