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State of California DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES California Natural Resources Agency
CALIFORNIA STATE WATER PROJECT
NOTICE TO STATE WATER PROJECT CONTRACTORS
Date: APR 2 1 2016
Number: 16 - 06
Subject: 2016 State Water Project Allocation - 60 Percent
From:
Mark E. Andersen
Acting Deputy Director
Department of Water Resources
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing the allocation of 2016
State Water Project (SWP) water for the long-term contractors from 1,898,964 acre-
feet to 2,527,629 acre-feet. Due primarily to March storms, SWP supplies are
projected to increase from 45 percent to 60 percent of most SWP contractors'
requests for Table A water, which totals 4, 172, 786 acre-feet. Attached is the updated
2016 SWP Allocation Table.
In addition, DWR received requests for delivery of SWP contractors' allocated
carryover water from previous years totaling 184,274 acre-feet based on the 2015
Water Delivery Finalization Report. DWR approves all requested carryover water for
delivery in 2016.
This allocation increase is made consistent with the current and projected
hydrological conditions and also with the long-term water supply contracts and public
policy. DWR considered several factors, including California's persistent drought
evidenced by below normal snow accumulation and continued low storage in SWP
facilities located south of the Delta; SWP operational constraints under its water right
permits; the Biological Opinions for Delta Smelt and Salmon; the Longtin Smelt
incidental take permit; and the 2016 contractors demands.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Craig J. Trombly, Acting Chief, State Water Project Analysis Office, at
(916) 653-4547.
Attachment
DWR 9625 (Rev. 3/1 2) Page 1 of 1
Yucaipa Valley Water District - April 26, 2016 - Page 3 of 27
CALIFORNIA STATE WATER PROJECT
NOTICE TO STATE WATER PROJECT CONTRACTORS
Date: APR 2 1 2016
Number: 16 - 06
Subject: 2016 State Water Project Allocation - 60 Percent
From:
Mark E. Andersen
Acting Deputy Director
Department of Water Resources
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing the allocation of 2016
State Water Project (SWP) water for the long-term contractors from 1,898,964 acre-
feet to 2,527,629 acre-feet. Due primarily to March storms, SWP supplies are
projected to increase from 45 percent to 60 percent of most SWP contractors'
requests for Table A water, which totals 4, 172, 786 acre-feet. Attached is the updated
2016 SWP Allocation Table.
In addition, DWR received requests for delivery of SWP contractors' allocated
carryover water from previous years totaling 184,274 acre-feet based on the 2015
Water Delivery Finalization Report. DWR approves all requested carryover water for
delivery in 2016.
This allocation increase is made consistent with the current and projected
hydrological conditions and also with the long-term water supply contracts and public
policy. DWR considered several factors, including California's persistent drought
evidenced by below normal snow accumulation and continued low storage in SWP
facilities located south of the Delta; SWP operational constraints under its water right
permits; the Biological Opinions for Delta Smelt and Salmon; the Longtin Smelt
incidental take permit; and the 2016 contractors demands.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Craig J. Trombly, Acting Chief, State Water Project Analysis Office, at
(916) 653-4547.
Attachment
DWR 9625 (Rev. 3/1 2) Page 1 of 1
Yucaipa Valley Water District - April 26, 2016 - Page 3 of 27
