Drought

Thirty-four northern and central coast California counties will be sharing a $36 million National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) from the U.S. Department of Labor to aid in the recovery and clean-up after this winter’s heavy rain and snow. The department announced it would provide up to $36 million to the …

The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced the remaining water supply allocations for the Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors in the Friant Division (Millerton Reservoir), Eastside Division (New Melones Reservoir), and the American River Division (Folsom Reservoir). Other CVP contractors were notified of their water allocations in February. Reclamation determines the …

With the Eastern Sierra’s snowpack at 241 percent above normal, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has declared a local State of Emergency in advance of an anticipated one-million acre-feet of runoff into the Owens Valley. Garcetti’s concern is for the potential damage to local communities, hydroelectric plants and dust mitigation …

Robert J. Bourland was recently appointed by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy on the West Valley Water District (WVWD)Board of Directors following the November 2016 election. Bourland will fill the vacancy created when Rafael Trujillo who was elected to the Rialto City Council.  Bourland …

Water right holders in California are being reminded to file their annual water use report for 2016 by April 1. Information regarding the new reporting and measuring regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is available at the SWRCB Measurement Regulation website which explains the key provisions of …

California’s Governor Jerry Brown has announced two appointments to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) — one being a reappointment and the other a new appointee to the water board. Tam Doduc, of Sacramento, who has served with the SWRCB since 2005 has been reappointed to the water board. …