In The News Press Releases
Press Releases
Dry Season Forces State to Lower State Water Project Delivery Projections to 50%
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Water Agencies Receiving 10% Less Than Earlier Predicted
Sacramento, CA—The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced today that water supplies from the State Water Project have been reduced to 50% from 60% due to this winter’s dry conditions. Last year’s abnormally wet conditions allowed for a higher projection earlier this year because of healthy amounts of water already in the state’s reservoirs.
Governor Brown Makes Bay Delta Conservation Plan Top Priority
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
State and Federal Governments Agree to Have Basic Elements of Project Established by Summer 2012
In today’s State of the State address, Governor Jerry Brown included remarks on the need to move forward with the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and he indicated that the basic elements of the project will be in place by summer of this year.
First 2012 Snow Survey Brings Record Low Snow Pack Measurements
Tuesday, 03 January 2012
Sacramento, CA - “The extremely low results of today’s snow survey show again how dramatically weather conditions can change from year to year. While there’s still plenty of time for the situation to improve, this should be a significant reminder for us all that we need to be able to take advantage of extremely wet years in order to prepare for dry years—this means having a reliable water delivery system in place that allows us to move water when it’s available.
State & Federal Agencies Announce Added Transparency for Bay Delta Conservation Plan
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Sacramento, CA—The California Natural Resources Agency and U.S. Department of the Interior announced today that they are taking another step to enhance transparency in the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) process by ensuring that draft technical documents are made available to all interested parties at the same time.
California Department of Water Resources Announces 60 Percent Initial State Water Project Allocation for 2012
Monday, 21 November 2011
Response from the State Water Contractors
Sacramento, CA-California’s initial water allocation for 2012 reflects the very wet year we’ve had in 2011. Public water agencies continue to face a great deal of uncertainty because our water delivery system is extremely vulnerable.
Department of Fish & Game's Initial Fall Survey Shows Delta Smelt Population Up
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Department of Fish & Game's Initial Fall Survey Shows Delta Smelt Population Up
Sacramento, CA—The Department of Fish & Game has released data from the initial fall trawl, a population survey used to determine the abundance of Delta smelt and other fish species. Three additional surveys will be conducted in 2011, but this initial data shows that Delta smelt numbers are up significantly from prior years.
Construction of Tunnel for State Water Supplies Could Create Nearly 130,000 Jobs In California
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
State Water Contractors Respond to Employment Analysis on Bay Delta Conservation Plan Conveyance Proposal
Results of an analysis on employment impacts from the proposed construction of a water conveyance tunnel were presented today at the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) public meeting.
Court Blocks Federal Agencies from Imposing Arbitrary Regulation on the State Water Project
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Proposed “Fall X2” Measure Lacked Scientific Basis, Would Trigger Significant Water Losses
Sacramento, CA – Federal Judge Oliver Wanger ruled today that federal agencies will not be allowed to implement a regulatory measure, known as Fall X2, as originally proposed. The judge ordered a modified proposal that greatly minimizes water supply impacts.
State Water Contractors Join More Than 25 Organizations Urging Delta Stewardship Council to Consider Alternate Delta Plan in Environmental Review Process
Monday, 13 June 2011
The Delta Stewardship Council, the state panel established by the 2009 Delta Reform Act and charged with developing a sustainable management plan for the ailing Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, will soon release the 4th staff draft of its Delta Plan.
Increased Splittail at Delta Pumping Facilities Underscores Need to Rethink and Rebuild California’s Water Delivery System
Thursday, 26 May 2011
This season’s wet weather has resulted in a high number of Sacramento splittail found at the State Water Project and Central Valley Project pumping facilities. When the fish migrate to this area, they are captured and moved back to the Delta, away from the pumps. The increase in splittail found near the pumps is likely indicative of a significantly higher population than previous years.
State Water Contractors Respond to National Research Council Report on Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan
Thursday, 05 May 2011
The National Research Council issued a report today analyzing the November 2010 draft of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. The following is a statement from the State Water Contractors in response to the report.
Precipitation Eases Drought Worries, Long-Term Challenges Remain
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Sacramento, CA—“Our organization is pleased that California’s long-standing drought has come to an end. This year’s abundance of precipitation, and the resulting near-term boost in water supply, has improved conditions for our water agencies, which have struggled during the past few years to meet water supply demands.
United States Environmental Protection Agency Launches Investigation into Pollutants in the Delta
Thursday, 10 February 2011
The United States Environmental Protection Agency launched an investigation today of the toxins and pollutants impacting fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Toxins in the Delta have long been recognized as one of the many elements negatively impacting the Delta ecosystem.
