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 …
Read More »PWD Asks Customers For 15% Conservation To Help With Water Supply
Palmdale Water District (PWD) announced Thursday that it has adopted Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), which seeks voluntary conservation from customers. The Board of Directors unanimously voted to enact the initial phase of the WSCP to ensure that there continues to be enough supply for nearly …
Read More »Agency has water to spare, offers help to other regions struggling with the drought
The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors yesterday authorized staff to assess selling, leasing, or swapping its Semitropic water with agencies that need it. Over the past three decades, SDCWA has invested in supply reliability including conserved water from the Imperial Valley, seawater desalination, and access to the …
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