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The Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) has signed an agreement to purchase a 4.5-acre site in Novato for $4.8 million to build a pump station as part of the atmospheric river capture project. This project includes a proposed 13-mile pipeline to transport rainwater from Sonoma County to Marin reservoirs, aiming to deliver up to 3,800 acre-feet annually.

The acquisition is contingent upon an environmental impact report clearance. Public outreach begins on February 24, with scoping meetings in March. Additionally, MMWD is negotiating for a second pump station near Stafford Lake, which could increase water replenishment to 8,100 acre-feet. The overall project cost is estimated to rise from $167 million, with a revised design contract expected soon.