This page will contain all the latest information available to our customers as it becomes
available to the District. We will keep it updated regularly.


Due to the third straight dry year in California, on February 20th the Bureau of Reclamation
notified water districts that they will be receiving 50% of the historical usage and 0% agricultural
water, unless the north state experiences a 'Miracle March' that increases storage in area reservoirs.

During the public meeting held March 4th, the BOD declared a state of water shortage
and the Drought Planning and Water Shortage Policy was enacted.

The USBR is expected to release updated allocation information on the 20th of March.

On Friday, March 20th the USBR released the new water allocations. The Districts supply
has gone from 50% M&I  0% Ag to 55% M&I  5% Ag

On Tuesday, April 21st the USBR released updated water allocations.
The Districts supply has been increased to 15%ag and 65% M&I.

All drought restrictions have been lifted as of Monday, May 18th 2009.
The board voted to increase both domestic and agricultural
water availability to 100% and eliminate conservation charges for excess usage.

UPDATE FEBRUARY 2010
On Friday, February 26, 2010 the USBR announced the water allocations.
Clear Creeks initial allocation is 55% for M&I and 5% for agriculture.
The District will notify our customers when something changes.
Until then, water as normal.

UPDATE MARCH 2010
The March announcement for water allocations from the USBR
have improved to 75% for M&I customers and 50% for ag.
If the allocations change the information will be posted here.

UPDATE APRIL 2010
On April 15th the Bureau released new allocation information.
The water contractors north of the delta will receive 100% for both ag and M&I supplies.
Based on this announcement, there will be NO water restrictions this water year.

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