Park Operations and "Greening of the Government" Activities
Reclamation Cares!
“Greening of the Government” initiative projects and efforts to make
Lake Berryessa facilities full accessible to all
The Bureau of Reclamation not only manages, develops, and protects water related resources, but also provides many other recreational facilities and services that benefit the American public. We work hard to ensure that our operations and facilities meet all environmental guidelines, are accessible to anyone who wants to enjoy the area, and to ensure that we are on the leading edge of new environmental technologies.
Some of our recent projects include:
- Park Restroom Retrofitting - During the 2005/2006 winter months, the Facility Operations Division retrofitted the existing restrooms in Oak Shores and Smittle Creek Day Use Parks with new ADA accessible features. The retrofits include toilets, partitions, doors, and sinks to better accommodate special needs and improve the visitor experience.
- Photo-Voltaic Panels - In order to be more energy efficient, Reclamation introduced a new PV panel station in 2005 that provides renewable energy to Reclamation's administration area and Day Use Park operation.
- Water Plant – In the fall of 2005, the Facility Operations Division replaced the water plant that sanitizes and provides water to the Reclamation administration area and the Day Use parks.
- Capell Cove Launch Courtesy Dock - During the summer of 2005, a new accessible courtesy dock was installed at the Capell Cove Boat Launch Day Use Area. The parking lot and ramp were also re-paved to improve visitor access and convenience. This launch ramp is free to the public and open year around for day use. Get there early to find parking in the summer!
- Oak Shores and Smittle Creek Recreation Facility Upgrades – Throughout the 2005/2006 seasons, Reclamation is adding more barbeque stands, accessible picnic tables, and upgrading existing tables and walkways to be more accessible and user-friendly for all visitors. We are adding several shade shelters (available on a reservation basis, click here for reservation info) that will be fully accessible. The Foxtail Flat area of the park is considered the most accessible area of the park due to slope and ground stability, for those with limited mobility and wheelchair needs.
- Water Education and Information Station – This new Station, emphasizing water safety and water conservation, is located at Foxtail Flat inside Oak Shores Day Use Park, and was introduced in summer of 2005. The Station was designed to meet ADA guidelines for mobility and visually impaired visitors, with a wheelchair accessible ramp and large text exhibits.
- New Brochures & Signs - Reclamation has committed to producing all new signs and brochures with appropriate text size, fonts, and universal symbols to meet the needs of visually impaired visitors and to convey universal information to visitors of all nationalities, using established ADA guidelines.
Please contact our Headquarters Office at 707-966-2111 if you would like to receive any of these brochures in larger print editions.