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California Reservoir Watch

After three drought years, California's reservoirs are low. A relatively dry autumn has prompted state officials to impose a deep cut on promised deliveries to major water customers for the 2010 water year.


Here are the state's 10 biggest reservoirs--those of about 1 million acre feet and larger--and how their current storage compares to average conditions and levels a year ago. (Source for map data: CA DWR)

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Where Would the Money Go?

The California legislature passed a package of water bills in November, including SBX7 2, the "Safe, Clean and Reliable Water Supply Act of 2010," which creates an $11.14 billion bond measure that would pay for new dams and reservoirs and a sweeping program of conservation, water recycling and drought-relief projects.

See the map below for a detailed breakdown of where the billions are slated to go.


View KQED: California's Water Bond - Where Would the Money Go? in a larger map

From the Climate Watch Blog

Jan 29, 2010

Storms Offer Big Boost to Sierra Snowpack

January storms have put the Sierra snow pack ahead of "normal" levels for this point in the season. Still, state water officials remain conservative in their projections.

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California Storms: A Dent in the Drought

Jan 25, 2010

California Storms: A Dent in the Drought

Are we there yet? Near the end of a ten-day drenching, Climate Watch water-and-weather blogger Dan Brekke updates California's supply outlook and some of our possibly unique water psychology.

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Western Lakes Warming Up Rapidly

Jan 06, 2010

Western Lakes Warming Up Rapidly

Some lakes in Northern California and Nevada are warming twice as fast as the surrounding air temperature, according to a recent study. See our INTERACTIVE MAP.

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From KQED Public Radio: California's Water

The California Report Magazine | Fri, Jan 29 2010, 4:30 PM

Is California's Drought Over?

Recent winter storms filled California creeks and flooded streets, so the drought is pretty much over, right? Well, not quite. Experts say the state would need quite a few more weeks just like the last few to offset three years of relatively dry weather.

The California Report | Mon, Jan 18 2010, 8:50 AM

From Urban Sewers to Farmers' Fields

Farmers in the northern San Joaquin Valley struggling with drought may have a new source of water headed their way. The city of Modesto has approved a plan to sell treated urban wastewater for irrigation.

The California Report | Wed, Jan 6 2010, 8:50 AM

Warmer Water Ahead

A new study finds temperatures rising in six major lakes in California and Nevada, including Lake Tahoe. Scientists suspect climate change is the reason, and they expect dramatic changes to come as the water continues to warm up.

 

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