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link to Metropolitan highlights storage as California SWP opens at 10%

Metropolitan highlights storage as California SWP opens at 10%

Metropolitan highlights record storage as California sets a ten percent State Water Project allocation and early storms boost statewide reservoir levels.

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link to Imperial Irrigation District backs Delta Project

Imperial Irrigation District backs Delta Project

Imperial Irrigation District endorses Delta Conveyance Project as Governor Newsom pushes fast-track to secure California’s water future.

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link to Delta Conveyance seen as key to California’s water future

Delta Conveyance seen as key to California’s water future

California’s new water strategy names the Delta Conveyance Project as the most effective step to secure long-term supply reliability.

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link to Water allocations updated for California’s 2025 growing season

Water allocations updated for California’s 2025 growing season

Reclamation increases 2025 water supplies for California’s south-of-Delta farmers, supporting agriculture under Executive Order 14181 directives.

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link to California’s snowpack shrinks after a dry January

California’s snowpack shrinks after a dry January

California’s snowpack has dropped to 65% of average after a dry January, but reservoirs remain strong. Next snow survey set for February 28.

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link to March storms revive California’s snowpack, boosting water supply

March storms revive California’s snowpack, boosting water supply

March storms significantly boosted California's snowpack to above-average levels, prompting a strategic and equitable update to water management plans amidst climate variability.

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