US EditionState water allocation increases as winter rain runoff increases
- The agency overseeing California’s water supply increased the 2025 allocation for the State Water Project to 50 percent, up from 40 percent last month, as melting snowpack replenishes reservoirs statewide.
- This increase follows a full snowpack peak on April 4 and the melting snow runoff boosting water levels, with Lake Oroville now at 95 percent capacity and expected to reach full capacity this spring.
- Earlier this month, water managers utilized new operational permits to enhance flexibility in directing water to reservoirs, simultaneously implementing measures such as minimizing Delta pumping to safeguard endangered fish species.
- DWR Director Karla Nemeth explained that during this winter, new operating permits helped water managers effectively handle large fluctuations between wet and dry periods, enhancing their ability to store water while safeguarding endangered species.
- Despite the increased allocation, officials emphasized ongoing operational constraints and the need for new infrastructure to secure California's water supply amid environmental protections and climate variability.
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State water allocation increases to 50%, benefitting SCV Water
The Department of Water Resources has announced the final adjustment to the State Water Project allocation forecast, and officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency are pleased with the results. Water allocation forecasts for the 2025 season increased to 50% of requested water supplies, which is 10% higher than last month’s projected allocation, according to a DWR news release. The SCV, which benefits from the allocation along with o…
State water allocation increases as winter rain runoff increases
As snow begins to melt in the mountains and make its way to California reservoirs, the Department of Water Resources has announced an increase to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025. The allocation has increased to 50 percent…
Ringside: How to Add 10 Million Acre Feet Per Year to California’s Water Supply – California Globe
There is a good chance that a Californian is going to be nominated to become the new Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation. One source of opposition to his confirmation could be senators representing states that share with California the waters of the Colorado River, concerned that a Californian will not sufficiently take into account their interests. But if California invests in projects to increase its water supply, it won’t need as much w…
Los Angeles Times
Defenders of WildlifeState will deliver more water to Southern California this year via State Water Project
California announced that the State Water Project will deliver 50% of full water allotments this year, up from 40% last month. Runoff from ample snowpack is boosting reservoirs.
California's State Water Project increases allocation forecast to 50% of requested water supplies
The DWR says that Lake Oroville, the largest reservoir in the State Water Project, is currently 120% of average for this date and 95% full. DWR expects it to reach capacity this spring, marking the third consecutive year it has…
Water Supply Allocations Increase for Some Central Valley Farmers - AgNet West
Continuing to focus on maximizing California’s water supplies, the Bureau of Reclamation has announced another increase in water supply allocations for the Central Valley Project for South of Delta agricultural ... Read More The post Water Supply Allocations Increase for Some Central Valley Farmers appeared first on AgNet West.
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