Drought

State updates flood management plan for Central Valley

State updates flood management plan for Central Valley

The 2022 Update to the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP) has been approved by the the Central Valley Flood Protection Board. The updated plan outlines improved flood management and infrastructure investments to reduce flood risk for the communities of the Central Valley. The plan identifies $3 billion in needed …

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So Cal water supplier declares regional drought emergency

So Cal water supplier declares regional drought emergency

Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors declared a Regional Drought Emergency for all of Southern California last week and called upon water agencies to immediately reduce their use of all imported supplies. In adopting the resolution on Tuesday (Dec. 13), Metropolitan’s board warned the water-saving call could become mandatory if …

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State extends emergency regulation that bans wasteful water use

Last week the State Water Resources Control Board readopted an emergency regulation that prohibits wasteful water practices like watering lawns when it rains. The regulation, originally adopted in January 2022, will now be extended twelve months until January 2024. It applies to all water users including individuals, businesses and public …

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Central Valley Project contractors must prepare for 4th dry year

Central Valley Project starts 2022 water year with low storage

The Bureau of Reclamation is asking Central Valley Project contractors to begin planning for potentially extremely limited water supply in 2023, warning of possible “conservation actions” as drought conditions continue despite early rains. The Central Valley Project began the 2023 water year on October 1 with water storage reservoirs near …

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