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California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project

The MWD is considering funding for the Delta Conveyance Project, crucial for improving California's water supply amid climate challenges.

From Storms to Sunscreen: Bay Area Weather Turnaround Is Here | KQED

Climate change can lead to extreme weather swings, affecting snowpack and water supply in regions like Sierra Nevada, California.

California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project

The MWD is considering funding for the Delta Conveyance Project, crucial for improving California's water supply amid climate challenges.

From Storms to Sunscreen: Bay Area Weather Turnaround Is Here | KQED

Climate change can lead to extreme weather swings, affecting snowpack and water supply in regions like Sierra Nevada, California.
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Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms | KQED

Atmospheric rivers are essential for California's water but can cause severe flooding and hazards when excessive.

Imperiled Delta Smelt gain 3,400 acres of habitat in largest ever tidal restoration project

The Lookout Slough project marks a significant tidal habitat restoration effort in California, crucial for the survival of the Delta smelt and flood management.
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Water shortage looms for future California development

Developers in California need to adjust long-term projections due to a potential 23% reduction in water supply over the next 20 years.

Walters: California enjoys healthy water supply, but battles over uses continue to fester

California's water supply is at its healthiest in the 21st century due to full reservoirs and ample snowpack.
New state water plan emphasizes resilience, equity, and the need for a revised approach amidst climate change challenges.

Water shortage looms for future California development

Developers in California need to adjust long-term projections due to a potential 23% reduction in water supply over the next 20 years.

Walters: California enjoys healthy water supply, but battles over uses continue to fester

California's water supply is at its healthiest in the 21st century due to full reservoirs and ample snowpack.
New state water plan emphasizes resilience, equity, and the need for a revised approach amidst climate change challenges.
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California's second-largest reservoir is full - again. How high is the water at others?

California's second-largest reservoir, Lake Oroville, has reached full capacity, ensuring a stable water supply for the state.

Sierra Nevada snowpack unusually normal' and reservoirs are brimming as winter season winds down

Sierra Nevada snowpack at average levels, providing normal water supply this year.
California experiencing a rare but beneficial normal winter after years of extreme drought and flood years.

Walters: California needs reliable water supply, but climate change brings more uncertainty

California facing water supply uncertainty due to low allocations
Reservoir levels being drawn down despite elevated releases downstream

California's snowpack sits 'far below normal.' Will incoming atmospheric river help?

California's snowpack is below average for this time of year, posing concerns for water supply in the drier summer months.
The current water season has seen lackluster conditions, with the snowpack at only 58% of the average to date.
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California's largest new reservoir project in 50 years moves forward after judge rules against environmental groups

Plans for the largest new reservoir in California, Sites Reservoir, have advanced despite opposition from environmental groups.

'California needs more water storage': Reservoir project overcomes obstacle

Construction of new massive reservoir project in Northern California, Sites Reservoir, approved despite environmental group opposition.

California's largest new reservoir project in 50 years moves forward after judge rules against environmental groups

Plans for the largest new reservoir in California, Sites Reservoir, have advanced despite opposition from environmental groups.

'California needs more water storage': Reservoir project overcomes obstacle

Construction of new massive reservoir project in Northern California, Sites Reservoir, approved despite environmental group opposition.
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