Drought

Californians use 3 percent less water in May

Southern California agencies partner to bank water for future droughts

Statewide urban water use in May of 2022, was 3.1% lower than in May 2020, and preliminary data from shows water savings of 7.7% for June 2022 compared to June 2020. This increase in conservation reverses the trend seen earlier this year, when water use spiked at the conclusion of …

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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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