While still behind the overall average, the California snowpack has made significant gains since the beginning of the year. On December 31, the snowpack was measured at just 26 percent …
Ten More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
Groundwater sustainability plans for high and medium-priority groundwater basins have received determinations from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The final round of reviews required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management …
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
The California State Water Resources Control Board is continuing an emergency regulation curtailing the Scott and Shasta rivers. The regulation establishes minimum flow requirements to safeguard fish, secure supplies for …
First Survey of the Season Shows a Fraction of Last Year’s Snow Levels
Snow levels appear to be a fraction of what they were at this time last year, according to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The first manual snow survey …
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has just approved the Delta Conveyance Project. This modernization initiative aims to significantly revamp important water delivery infrastructure. It has received certification for its …
New Conservation Agreements to Protect the Colorado River System
The Biden-Harris administration has announced agreements with California water agencies to conserve up to 643,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2025. The agreements include approximately $295 million in …
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This initiative, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a …
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
A ten percent initial allocation has been issued for the State Water Project. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) made the announcement on December 1. The SWP is a critical …
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
Last winter’s abundant surface water supply gave Westlands Water District the boost it needed to initiate a goal of replenishing 200,000 acre-feet of groundwater into District aquifers. Thanks to the …
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has initiated the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey by mailing survey codes to selected irrigators nationwide, encouraging online responses to compile a …
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
In a noteworthy development for California’s water management, the Sites Project Authority, functioning as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact …
Sites Reservoir Project Certified for ‘Cutting Red Tape’
The Sites Reservoir Project has been certified by Governor Gavin Newsom as being an eligible project under Senate Bill 149. Signed by Governor Newsom earlier in the year, the legislation …
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
The Biden-Harris administration is taking steps to safeguard the Colorado River System amid ongoing drought and climate impacts. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation released a revised plan …
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
The Bureau of Reclamation and Sites Project Authority have finalized plans for the Sites Reservoir project. It would become the second-largest off-stream reservoir in the country. The project is expected …