In case you missed it, for the first time since December 2000, not a single square mile of California is classified as dry. After an exceptionally wet holiday season fueled by powerful winter storms and atmospheric rivers, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 0% of the state experiencing drought or abnormal dryness, a remarkable milestone for a state that has been continually defined by water scarcity.
Additionally, the latest data shows that 14 of California’s 17 major water supply reservoirs are at 70% capacity or higher and experts say there’s little concern about the state’s water supply for the rest of the year.
Read more from ABC 7 and The Los Angeles Times.
Upcoming Ways to Speak Out for the Delta:
Public hearings on the Bay-Delta Plan updates are happening at 9am (in-person & virtual) on the following dates:
- January 28th
- January 29th
- January 30th
Join Restore the Delta and make a public comment opposing harmful Voluntary Agreements that threaten Tribes, communities, and the Bay-Delta ecosystem.
*** Keep an eye out for upcoming action alerts with more information on how to register by January 27th to make a public comment.