DWR Increases Water Allocations to 45%

Late season storms have allowed the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to increase final 2010 State Water Project allocations to 45% of requested amounts, up from the 40% announced on May 4.

The department cautioned, however, that the allocation will leave communities, farms and businesses in many parts of the state with limited supplies.

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West-side Fresno water allocation up to 30%

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on Thursday bumped up the allocation of irrigation water for west-side farmers to 30%, citing improved water conditions.

Salazar also renewed his pledge to find an additional 8% to 10% for drought-stricken west San Joaquin Valley farmers.

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