The Central Valley Water Project has cut agricultural water allocations to zero. The Bureau of Reclamation announced an update Wednesday to the Central Valley Project water supply allocation for municipal and industrial water service and agricultural contractors. The initial CVP water supply allocation was announced in February and since then …
Read More »United Water Conservation District secures purchase of State Water Project water from local partners
For the first time in nearly a half-century, United Water Conservation District (UWCD) has secured the purchase of State Water Project water from local partners so that this vital resource remains in Ventura County for use by local residents, businesses and the County’s agricultural industry. The unprecedented deal was struck …
Read More »Regional Water Authority urging members to shift to groundwater use
Last week the Regional Water Authority (RWA) Board of Directors adopted a resolution urging their members to consider actions, such as asking customers to voluntary conserve and shift to using groundwater, in order to help the environment of the Lower American River. “While the Sacramento region is in a strong …
Read More »Newsom expands drought emergency declaration for most of California
Governor Gavin Newsom expanded his April 21 drought emergency proclamation Monday to include the Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake Watershed counties where accelerated action is needed to protect public health, safety and the environment. In total, 41 counties are now under a drought state of emergency, representing …
Read More »Valley Water calls for 25 percent reduction in water use
In light of worsening drought conditions in California, Valley Water’s Board of Directors have asked Santa Clara County residents and businesses to conserve more water. The Board of Directors increased its call for a voluntary reduction in water use from 20% to 25%, compared to 2013. Since the 20% voluntary …
Read More »Reclamation places hold on CVP water deliveries for foreseeable future
The Bureau of Reclamation provided an update on the initial Central Valley Project 2021 water supply allocation for north-of-Delta contractors. In a written statement the Bureau said, “Due to worsening hydrologic conditions, Agricultural water service contractors north-of-Delta allocation of 5% of their contract supply is not available for delivery until …
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