California's State Water Project is poised to increase its water delivery allotments this year to 50%, bolstered by significant runoff from an impressive snowpack. Reservoirs are filling up, notably Lake Oroville, which is 95% full, potentially reaching full capacity this spring. This water will not only fulfill current demands for millions of residents and vast agricultural lands but also serve as a contingency supply for the next year, should dry conditions arise again. This marks an improvement over previous months and highlights a significant rebound in the state's water resources since 2023.
Karla Nemeth, director of the state Department of Water Resources stated, ‘Our full reservoirs will allow us to help meet the needs of the State Water Project contractors and their customers this year as well as provide some water supply next year in the event that dry conditions return.’
Lake Oroville is now 95% full and is expected to continue rising as snowmelt runs off the Sierra Nevada. The department noted it could reach full capacity this spring for a third straight year.
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