Drought

Central Valley Project water deliveries set for thirty-five percent

The Bureau of Reclamation announced this week that Central Valley Project water users can expect a 35 percent water supply allocation for 2023. “While we are cautiously optimistic, we are also cognizant of the uncertainties that exist and the fluctuating nature of California’s climate with the possibility that dry conditions …

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State increases water deliveries to 35 percent

State Water Project contractors respond to zero allocation

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a modest increase in forecasted State Water Project (SWP) deliveries this year due to early gains in the Sierra snowpack. DWR now expects to deliver 35 percent of requested water supplies, up from 30 percent forecasted in January, to the 29 public water …

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Reclamation increases flow releases to restore Trinity River

The Bureau of Reclamation began restoration flows on the Trinity River last week. Each year, the Trinity Management Council advances a flow schedule based on the expected amount of water available to support salmon restoration efforts on the Trinity River. This year’s flow schedule includes increased winter base flows and …

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DWR funds new water supply efforts and conservation programs

funding opportunity for agricultural water conservation

Nine projects in six counties received grant awards, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced last week. The $46 million in financial assistance is part of the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant program and will provide critical support to implement drought relief projects that build long-term drought and climate resilience …

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January storms bring snowpack to highest level in 30 years

January storms bring snowpack to highest level in 30 years

Things are really looking up for parched Californians. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the second manual snow survey of the season yesterday and found a recorded snow depth of 85.5 inches. That is an increase of 30 inches over the first survey conducted in January. Statewide, DWR’s electronic …

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