central valley project Archives

Drought

Some San Joaquin Valley towns pay hefty price to keep taps flowing

October 15, 2022

• by Jesse Vad, SJV Water

–California’s crippling three-year drought is revealing the unique water vulnerabilities of small towns across the San Joaquin Valley. And while the state has stepped in to help impoverished communities and residents whose wells have gone dry due to plummeting groundwater levels, the handful of towns on the valley’s west side that rely on surface supplies…

Drought • Rivers

State board’s curtailment order could have long-reaching effects

August 10, 2021

• by Lois Henry

The real test of the state’s recently passed ban on the use of water from most of the state’s rivers won’t be later this summer when the ban will likely to go into effect, it will be the upcoming water year. And possibly longer term. This irrigation season is nearly over. But growers and water…

Federal System

Spring storms increase Central Valley Project water deliveries

May 19, 2020

• by Lois Henry

Reclamation press release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Following spring storms, the Bureau of Reclamation today issued updated allocations for Central Valley Project contractors for the 2020 contract year. “Thanks to April precipitation showing a sizeable water supply improvement for the American River watershed, Reclamation is pleased to announce this increased allocation for CVP water contractors south-of-the Delta,”…

NEWS

Some San Joaquin Valley towns pay hefty price to keep taps flowing

State board’s curtailment order could have long-reaching effects

Spring storms increase Central Valley Project water deliveries

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