Water-Supply-Challenges News

Webcast on 2011-'12 Water Conditions Set for May 9
The Department of Water Resources has scheduled a webcast on Wednesday, May 9, to review this winter’s weather conditions and water... read»
Statewide Snow Survey Has Water Agencies Taking Cautious Stance
With a statewide snow survey today showing low snow water content, local water agencies are taking a cautious stance on water supplies in... read»
Bureau, DWR Increase 2012 Water Supply Allocations
Citing an unusually wet spring and good carryover storage, state and federal agencies increased water supply allocation estimates for... read»
Final Environmental Docs Released for Recirculation of Recaptured San Joaquin River Flows
The Bureau of Reclamation has released final environmental documents indicating a finding of no significant impact for the... read»
Snow Survey Confirms Dry Conditions
With the state’s snow water content measuring just over half of average for the date, Department of Water Resources officials today... read»
April 2 Snow Survey Expected to Show Low Snow Water Content
When the Department of Water Resources conducts its fourth manual snow survey, on Monday, April 2, it expects the manual... read»
State, Local Agencies Taking Cautious Stance on Water Supply Outlook
While recent spring storms have provided much needed precipitation for California’s thirsty farms and cities, many local water... read»
State’s Snow Water Content Just One-Third of Normal, Survey Says
The Department of Water Resources' third statewide snow survey today confirmed that California’s mountain snowpack... read»
New Report Says $1 Trillion Needed over 25 Years for Drinking Water Systems
The cost of repairing and expanding U.S. drinking water infrastructure will top $1 trillion in the next 25 years, an expense that likely... read»
Third 2012 Snow Survey Scheduled for Feb. 28
When state officials conduct their third snow survey of the season on Feb. 28, they expect the manual measurement of snowpack water... read»