U.S. tightens the tap on water from Northern California
Dec.17, 2008 in
Drought, Public Works, Water Conservation, Water Crisis, Water Industry
(Dec. 16, 2008, The Los Angeles Times)
The cutbacks will vary depending on conditions in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the smelt’s only home and a major source of water for the majority of Californians.
In a typical year, the smelt protections will slash California State Water Project deliveries 20% to 30% – essentially maintaining the level of cuts ordered this year by a federal judge. Under the worst conditions, that figure could climb to 50%.
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