EnvironmentDrought And Floods Taxing California's Water SystemFebruary 8, 2017 | Amy QuintonA new report shows land in the San Joaquin Valley continues to sink at an alarming rate, putting federal and state aqueducts and flood control structures at risk. At the same time, engineers are working to repair Oroville dam spillway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentState Water Project To Deliver 20 Percent of Requested Water In CaliforniaNovember 28, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe State Water Project will deliver more water to California cities and farmland in 2017 than it did this year- at least initially. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia State Water Project Will Deliver The Most Water Since Drought BeganMarch 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia farmers and urban areas that rely on water delivered from the State Water Project will receive a larger supply than they have in years.
EnvironmentCalifornia Experiencing 'Miracle March,' Says Water ManagerMarch 15, 2016 | Amy QuintonOne of the state’s top water managers says California is experiencing a “Miracle March,” after a dramatic increase in rain and snow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentState Water Project To Deliver More Water This YearJanuary 26, 2016 | Amy QuintonEarly winter storms have increased water supplies in California. As a result, agencies that depend on the State Water Project will now get more water. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentState Water Project Customers To Receive 10 Percent AllocationDecember 1, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources announced its initial water allocation for customers who depend on the State Water Project.
EnvironmentMore Water Deliveries Through State Water ProjectMarch 2, 2015 | Amy QuintonWhat little bit of rain California received in December and February was just enough to help reservoir storage. The Department of Water Resources announced it will increase water deliveries through the State Water Project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DWR Issues Water-Delivery ForecastDecember 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California Department of Water Resources has issued its preliminary forecast for the amount of water it can deliver in 2015 through the State Water Project. It's not great, but it's better than last year's forecast.