Drought

As drought conditions in California continue to get worse, Sacramento-area leaders are urging the public to increase their conservation efforts. According to the Regional Water Authority RWA), Sacramento is experiencing the most severe drought of the century. 2021 started with a near-normal snowpack that instead of flowing into lakes and reservoirs, …

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday expanded his drought emergency proclamation to include 9 more counties, bringing the total to 50 due to worsening drought conditions.  The proclamation now covers about 42% of the population. During a press conference in San Luis Obispo County, the Governor also called on Californians to …

The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced a project to reduce wildfire risk in the Auburn State Recreation Area in El Dorado County. Reclamation is partnering with the California Conservation Corps and the Cool-Pilot Hill Fire Safe Council to create a shaded fuel break between the Recreation Area and the Northside …

As a dry, hot summer is upon us and drought grips our community, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has found it necessary to mandate water-use restrictions. This will help minimize water supply shortage impacts and protect public health, the District’s Board of Directors determined during a July 1 special meeting. …

The El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) Board of Directors voted this week to declare a drought emergency and to authorize a Stage 1 Water Alert for all District service areas. Stage 1 calls for voluntary measures that will lead to a 15% reduction in water use compared to 2020 levels. …

Farmers in Central California will see their water deliveries stop today. Earlier this month, the Fresno Irrigation District (FID) Board of Directors made the decision to end most agricultural water deliveries on June 30. With little to no precipitation occurring in May and June, the Kings River experienced its third …