Overview

• The State Water Project allocation for 2025 has risen to 50% of requested supplies, up from 40% last month, according to the California Department of Water Resources.
• Lake Oroville, the largest reservoir in the State Water Project, is 95% full and expected to reach full capacity for the third consecutive year this spring.
• The Sierra Nevada snowpack peaked at 100% of its seasonal average on April 4, fueling runoff that is replenishing critical reservoirs across the state.
• The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has also increased allocations under the federal Central Valley Project to 50%, matching the State Water Project’s allocation.
• Officials emphasize the need for infrastructure projects, such as the Delta Conveyance and Sites Reservoir, to capture more runoff and enhance future water security.