The March snow survey results of the American River Watershed are in!
The survey showed an average snow depth of 28 inches and an average snow water equivalent of 10.6 inches. This is 42 percent of the 50-year average in the watershed.
Snow surveys provide PCWA with measurements that can be used to plan and optimize PCWA's reservoir operations.
Check out the video below that shows PCWA staff in action!
PCWA Secures Permanent Water Contract
Against the backdrop of Folsom Dam, PCWA executed a landmark water contract with the United States Bureau of Reclamation at a signing ceremony on February 28. The new contract, which annually allocates Central Valley Project water to PCWA, runs in perpetuity.
Read more about this important contract and be sure to check out the video above to hear from PCWA's General Manager, Andrew Fecko, and Board Chairman, Robert Dugan.
