The Central Valley Project's 55% water allocation is at serious risk, with San Luis Reservoir projected to reach dangerously low levels by August and only an 11,000 acre-foot buffer above dead pool remaining. Delta water quality issues are already forcing pumping reductions below forecasted levels, threatening the ability to deliver promised allocations to contractors. However, there's hope as the Secretary of Interior made an unprecedented visit to engage directly with California water stakeholders and received priority project recommendations.
