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California and federal government set to increase water deliveries after storms

State and federal agencies announced increased water deliveries to farms and cities after heavy storms raised reservoir levels, with allocations up to 35% of requests from 20% last month.
The Bureau of Reclamation reported plans to invest more than $315 million in water storage projects, including the Sites Reservoir.
Environmental advocates criticized the decisions to increase water deliveries, citing harm to threatened fish populations in the Delta.
Experts warn that despite wet conditions, California's water supply management needs urgent adaptation to changing hydrological realities.

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'Winter of extremes' boosts water deliveries for California

State and federal water managers this week announced significant increases to water allocations across California, thanks to early February storms and healthy reservoir levels. The California Department of Water Resources increased its estimate of deliveries from 20% of requested water supplies in January to 35% on Tuesday. The allocation was forecast at 5% in early December and raised to 15% by the end of year.“California is experiencing a wint…

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Boosting Water Deliveries in California and Federal Government Post-Storms

Following a series of recent storms that brought rain and snow to California, state and federal agencies are preparing to ramp up water deliveries to farms and cities across the region. The increased water supply comes as a welcome relief for cities in Southern California and other entities that rely on water from Northern California […]

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