For Immediate Release
Contact: Elizabeth Jonasson
(559) 241-6233
Westlands Water District Addresses the 50% Allocation Update from the Central Valley Project
Fresno, California – Today the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase to the water allocation for Central Valley Project (CVP) South-of-Delta agricultural contractors from 40% to 50%. In response to the announcement, Westlands Water District General Manager Allison Febbo has issued the following statement:
“The recently announced increase to our CVP water supply allocation is welcome news. The families, farms, and communities served by Westlands Water District rely wholly on CVP water supply, which serves as lifeblood to grow food, support local jobs, and sustain the region’s economy. The increase comes as a result of plentiful storms in the Northern portion of the state, resulting in full reservoirs and high river flows. While we are grateful for the improved hydrology and the Bureau’s dedication to maximizing water supply, this year again reinforces the critical and urgent need to fix California’s broken water system and restore balance. We must do a better job of securing, storing, and managing water during relatively wet periods like these so that it’s available in dry years. We remain committed to continuing to work with state and federal partners to advance durable solutions that improve water supply for all Californians.”
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About Westlands Water District
Westlands Water District is recognized as a world leader in agricultural water conservation and has served the farmers and rural communities on the west side of Fresno and Kings counties for more than seven decades. As stewards of one of California’s most precious natural resources, Westlands continually invests in conservation and champions farmers deploying innovative irrigation methods based on the best available technology.