The Latest Breaking News from the State Water Project

'Miracle' water year in California: Rain, snow put state's reservoirs at 128% of historical average

California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

A wet California boosts water allocations to 100% for first time in nearly 20 years

For the first time since 2006, California officials have increased allocations from the vital State Water Project to 100% of requested supplies, as reservoirs across the state are nearing capacity with an epic snowmelt forecast for the coming weeks.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Newsom rolls back California drought restrictions after remarkably wet winter

DUNNIGAN, Calif. — On the heels of one of California’s wettest winters on record, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced that he will roll back some of the state’s most severe drought restrictions and dramatically increase water supplies for agencies serving 27 million people.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 24, 2023