For Immediate ReleaseContact: Elizabeth Jonasson(559) 241-6233 Westlands Water District Statement on California Declared Drought Free California being declared ‘drought-free’ is welcome news, but it is also a clear reminder of how volatile and unpredictable our weather has become. What is mission critical is creating a reliable water supply by managing, […]

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Elizabeth Jonasson(559) 241-6233 Westlands Water District Statement on Congressman La Malfa’s Passing Westlands Water District mourns the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. A steadfast advocate for California’s agricultural communities throughout his years of service, Congressman LaMalfa championed policies that strengthened water reliability for farms and rural communities across […]

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Elizabeth Jonasson(559) 241-6233 NEW REPORT: Low Surface Water Supply to Westlands Water District Costs Valley Thousands of Jobs and Billions in Economic Activity Report underscores the District’s critical role in the nation’s food supply, local economies, public health, and workforce and highlights lost economic potential caused by unreliable water supplies  Fresno, California – Today, Westlands Water District released its 2025 Economic Impact Report, which […]

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Elizabeth Jonasson(559) 241-6233 Westlands Water District Board Votes to Adopt Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan District advances major land-repurposing initiative as water shortages force large-scale land fallowing across the San Joaquin Valley  Fresno, California – Today, the Westlands Water District Board of Directors voted to certify the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) and adopt Findings of […]

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Elizabeth Jonasson(559) 241-6233 Westlands Water District Statement on Bureau of Reclamation’s Action 5 Today, the Bureau of Reclamation signed the Record of Decision for Action 5, which updates the long-term operations of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and State Water Project (SWP). These operational refinements reflect a […]