Joint Statement: No Allocation Update Expected in May
We are disappointed to hear that Reclamation is not able to provide an update to water allocations this month due to a number of factors, including ongoing export limitations due …
Partnership announces historic agreement and funding award to advance South of Delta drought resiliency pilot program and projects
Today, the United States Department of Interior, United States Bureau of Reclamation, along with the Friant Water Authority (FWA), San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA), and the San Joaquin …
Delta-Mendota Canal and O’Neill Pumping Plant Awarded Bureau of Reclamation Funding for Critical Upgrades and Repairs
The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (“Water Authority”) $61.6 million in funding from the federal Aging Infrastructure account for work necessary to restore water conveyance capacity in the Delta-Mendota Canal (DMC) as well as critical maintenance and upgrades at the O’Neill Pumping Plant.
Statement by Federico Barajas regarding the April Water Allocation Update by the Bureau of Reclamation
Today, the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) provided another update to the Central Valley Project 2024 water supply allocation announced in February and updated on March 22. Reclamation has increased water …
San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Receives $15 million grant for Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project
The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $15 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for its Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project. This grant, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, will support the development, installation, and operation of a solar-over-canal pilot project and associated study to assess the viability of floating solar technologies on the Delta-Mendota Canal (DMC).
Statement by Federico Barajas regarding the March Water Allocation Update by the Bureau of Reclamation
Today, the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) provided an update to the initial Central Valley Project 2024 water supply allocation announced in February. Since making initial allocations last month, snowpack conditions have improved to now average conditions, Shasta and San Luis Reservoirs have experienced increases in reservoir storage levels, but San Joaquin River flows are below normal and CVP export operations have been limited by Endangered Species Act requirements.
Statement by Federico Barajas regarding the Initial 2024 CVP Water Allocation Announcement by the Bureau of Reclamation
Sacramento, CA – Today, the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) announced the initial 2024 Central Valley Project water supply allocation. In response, Federico Barajas, Executive Director of the San …
Biden-Harris Administration and San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Approve Plan for B.F. Sisk Dam Project, Advancing Water Supply Reliability and Public Safety in California’s Central Valley
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, investments in B.F. Sisk Dam expansion represent first approval of a major water storage project in California since 2011 Today, the …
San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Announces $10 million funding award from Reclamation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Sacramento, CA – Yesterday, the Department of the Interior announced an investment of $152 million for water storage and conveyance projects from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, otherwise known …
Statement by Federico Barajas regarding the April Water Allocation Update by the Bureau of Reclamation
Sacramento, CA – Today, the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) provided an update to the March Central Valley Project 2023 water supply allocation. Since updating allocations last month, Shasta …