Drought

State awards $2 million for urgent drought relief projects

State awards $2 million for urgent drought relief projects

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is providing critical financial support to four urgent projects in Humboldt, Los Angeles, Modoc, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties through the Small Community Drought Relief Program. In coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board, DWR has awarded $2 million in funding to support four …

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IID implements equitable distribution plan to manage water supply

IID implements equitable distribution plan to manage water supply

To aid in the management of its available water supply for 2022, the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has approved a plan that equitably apportions the resource among its categories of water users: potable, agricultural and industrial/commercial. According to the District, the revised Equitable Distribution Plan (EDP) will use …

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Santa Fe Irrigation District increases drought restrictions

The Santa Fe Irrigation District implemented Drought Response Level 2 actions this week. Level 2 Restrictions include the following actions: Irrigation of residential, commercial, nursery and grower’s products before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. only. No watering of paved surfaces (sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts or patios, etc.) …

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Coachella Valley updates conservation measures

residents asked to conserve 15%

In response to new drought regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is updating their conservation measures. CVWD customers will be required to comply with the state’s regulation and are encouraged to increase their water conservation efforts. The regulation requires water agencies …

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