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Committee hears update on Cove/Jackson Flat reservoir EIS and federal funding push

Kane County Resource Development Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Committee members heard a progress update on the Cove (Jackson Flat) reservoir EIS, were told the EIS is in cooperating-agency review with an anticipated public draft and that the project needs a state match plus a large federal funding ask, and discussed timelines to complete design and land acquisition.

KANE COUNTY — Committee members were updated Feb. 18 on the Cove/Jackson Flat reservoir project, where officials said the environmental review is progressing and significant federal funding will be required to proceed to construction.

A member reported the Jackson Flat reservoir is roughly “90% full” and that the EIS was distributed to cooperating agencies for review. “The next step is to go back to the national office for review of plans and specs and or…

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