Reservoir Conditions
State and federal agencies need improved flexibility to manage water exports from the Delta. We need better science and adaptive management to meet our water supply needs while protecting the environment. Every major reservoir in California is well above its historic YTD average and most are at 90% of capacity or more. Still, the State Water Project and federal Central Valley Project allocations are at 40% and 50% respectively, with San Luis Reservoir the sole example that is below its historic average for today’s date.
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Where Does Farm Water Go
Agriculture uses 8.2 trillion gallons of water in a normal year to grow farm products, but it takes 11.3 trillion gallons to grow enough food for California’s population. The water farmers use to grow our food doesn’t stay on the farm. It ends up on our tables in the food we buy for our families.
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Sustainability and Imports
California’s growing dependence on food produced in other countries creates a risk for American consumers. Political strife, supply chain disruptions, and crop failures can impact the availability and price of the food we need. It is in our best interest to support California’s capability as one of the most fertile farming regions in the world.
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