Drought

State authorizes 1 million acre-feet of groundwater recharge

State authorizes 1 million acre-feet of groundwater recharge

Seizing the opportunity from an extremely wet winter and spring to boost groundwater levels, the State Water Resources Control Board since late December 2022 has authorized the diversion of 1.2 million acre-feet of water – more than enough to fill the Folsom Reservoir – for underground storage, wildlife refuges and …

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Palmdale ends emergency drought restrictions

Palmdale ends emergency drought restrictions

The Palmdale Water District (PWD) Board of Directors voted 5-0 Monday to end all emergency drought regulations adopted in the past two years. PWD staff reported during the board meeting that the district has more water than enough water needed for customers this year, enabling the Board to make the …

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California Backs Plan to Bolster the Colorado River

Agencies agree to take less water from Colorado River

Colorado River Board of California Chairman JB Hamby issued the following statement regarding the Lower Basin Plan submitted by the representatives of the seven Colorado River Basin states to the Bureau of Reclamation that will conserve three million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2026. “California worked hard with our …

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