After peaking in May, Lake Oroville levels trickling back downLake Oroville's water level peaked earlier than last year, steadily decreasing due to lower snowpack inflows. Outflows meeting various water needs will continue to drop through summer.
After February Storms, California State Officials Double Water Allocation for Most MunicipalitiesIncreased State Water Project (SWP) allocation benefitting millions of Californians.Focus on improved water supply for urban and agricultural users based on forecasts and infrastructure enhancements.
After peaking in May, Lake Oroville levels trickling back downLake Oroville's water level peaked earlier than last year, steadily decreasing due to lower snowpack inflows. Outflows meeting various water needs will continue to drop through summer.
After February Storms, California State Officials Double Water Allocation for Most MunicipalitiesIncreased State Water Project (SWP) allocation benefitting millions of Californians.Focus on improved water supply for urban and agricultural users based on forecasts and infrastructure enhancements.
One of Calif.'s key reservoirs has permanently shrunk by 36 billion gallonsLake Oroville's capacity has decreased by almost 113,000 acre-feet over 56 years due to sediment buildup, impacting water allocations and storage.