The Central Valley Project (CVP) is a major water management project in California, designed to provide irrigation and municipal water supply to the Central Valley region. Initiated in the 1930s, it includes a network of dams, reservoirs, and canals that help store and distribute water from the Sierra Nevada mountains. The CVP is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture in the area, which is one of the most productive farming regions in the United States. It also helps manage flood control and provides recreational opportunities in the region.