Bulletin 132-71 The California State Water Project in 1971

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | June 30th, 1971

Bulletin 132-72 The California State Water Project in 1972

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | June 30th, 1972

Bulletin 132-73 The California State Water Project in 1973

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | June 30th, 1973

On May 18, 1973, during the preparation of this report, completion of the initial State Water Project facilities was formally commemorated at Perris Darn, in Riverside Co

On May 18, 1973, during the preparation of this report, completion of the initial State Water Project facilities was formally commemorated at Perris Darn, in Riverside County. The basic framework of the Project is now a physical reality -- stretching from Frenchman Dam, in Plumas County, to Perris Darn. However, the Project is by no means complete. Construction, while on a less spectacular scale than that required since the early 1960s, must continue during the years immediately ahead to keep abreast of the Project's growing water delivery obligations. Furthermore, continuing long-term construction will be required since the Project is but the initial works of the State Water Resources Development System -- a dynamic System conceived by the California Legislature to supplement federal and local developments so that all future water needs of the State will be supplied.

Bulletin 132-74 The California State Water Project in 1974

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | June 30th, 1974

Bulletin 132-75 The California State Water Project in 1975

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | June 30th, 1975

1974 was the first full year of operation along the entire 444-mile California Aqueduct. Throughout the year the Project achieved its objectives of del ivering water need

1974 was the first full year of operation along the entire 444-mile California Aqueduct. Throughout the year the Project achieved its objectives of del ivering water needed for agriculture,municipal ities, and industry, as well as providing recreation and flood control benefits for the people of California. Two major steps were taken in 1974 which will affect completion of the Project to its full potential and assure that all of Cal ifornia's existing water developments wi II be used to the maximum extent practicable. These were the issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Peripheral Canal and Bulletin No. 160-74, "The California Water Plant-Outlook in 1974". These documents are key building blocks in the continuing studies to assure that future water management decisions will meet the needs of the people.

Bulletin 132-76 The California Water Project in 1976

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | June 30th, 1976

Bulletin 132-77 The California State Water Project -- 1976 Activities and Future Management Plans

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | November 30th, 1977

The 1975-76 and 1976-77 water years (a water year begins October 1 and extends through September 30) were the first years of critical water shortage since operation of th

The 1975-76 and 1976-77 water years (a water year begins October 1 and extends through September 30) were the first years of critical water shortage since operation of the State Water Project began in 1962. The shortage of new water supplies, which are far below the quantities normally expected during the winter and early spring seasons, has had far-reaching effects. The management of available State Water Project supplies on a day-to-day basis is critical during these times, for we must make most efficient use of available water supplies including the maintenance of water quality in the Delta as required by law. Although we don't know what next year may bring, we must prepare for another season of minimum precipitation. A public awareness program has been a part of the Department's responsibilities during the current drought, and we have done everything possible to inform the public of the critical situation at hand. The drought program has kept our water contractors and the people of California current with evaluations of what can be expected from the State Water Project during 1976 and within the foreseeable future.

Bulletin 132-78 The California State Water Project -- 1977 Activities and Future Management Plans

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | October 31st, 1978

1977 was a bittersweet year for the State Water Project. The worst drought in our State's history limited our ability to serve our 31 water service contractors; yet at th

1977 was a bittersweet year for the State Water Project. The worst drought in our State's history limited our ability to serve our 31 water service contractors; yet at the same time the largest water exchange in the history of the State took place between urban users in the San Francisco Bay area, agricultural users in the San Joaquin Valley, and The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, Coachella Valley County Water District, and Desert Water Agency. This greatly helped to significantly reduce the magnitude of the shortage.

Bulletin 132-79 Management of the California State Water Project

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | November 30th, 1979

Bulletin 132-80 The California State Water Project - Current Activities and Future Management Plans

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) | October 31st, 1980