"She's right, the spillway from Lake Lagunitas, looking like a waterfall. Marin Water says the fall and winter rains which brought recent flooding. They have delivered 31 inches of rain to the Tam watershed. During the same period last year, it was 23 inches. "As long as the skies are sunny and blue, they'll be holding on to that water to keep reservoirs topped off," said Stuart Tiffan, from Sonoma Water."
"Tiffen says its reservoirs are also at capacity with releases closely monitored to prevent any flooding on the Russian River. Winter is far from over but it's never too early to talk conservation. "Our policy is there's never enough water to Waste. We're always in conservation mode, we ask customers to check for leaks, turn off irrigation in winter to keep as much water in those reservoirs," Tiffan added."
Alpine Lake and other reservoirs across Marin and Sonoma counties are at or spilling over capacity following near-record fall and winter rainfall. The Tam watershed received 31 inches of rain versus 23 inches during the same period last year, and all seven Marin reservoirs are full. Sonoma Water and Marin Water are monitoring releases to prevent flooding on waterways such as the Russian River while holding as much water as possible. Statewide drought conditions have ended, Oroville has risen substantially capturing large volumes, and agencies continue to urge conservation and leak checks to preserve supply.
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