Precipitation to date is around average thanks to early winter storms, but snowpack is only 57% of normal, creating operational challenges. Don Pedro is about 5,000 acre-feet below its flood control space, so additional releases may be needed if a wetter forecast materializes. If warm, dry conditions persist, early irrigation demand is expected while main canal drops 7 and 8 remain out of service for about 2–3 more weeks.
The District faces below-average snowpack at 57% of normal despite near-average precipitation, with early rainfall creating flood control concerns and potential for an early irrigation season if dry conditions persist. Main Canal drops 7 and 8 are undergoing complete reconstruction for 2-3 weeks, with system preparation targeted for completion within three weeks. A renewable energy prepay transaction is drawing strong market interest and may support more stable future power costs.
The Board authorized a 25‑year renewable power purchase agreement for a 130‑MW solar plus 130‑MW battery project to help meet state requirements and manage costs. A grower satisfaction survey showed 93.8% overall satisfaction, well above peer benchmarks. Hydrology updates highlighted upcoming storms and modeling that could push Don Pedro to flood control levels by February.
TID leaders mourned the loss of longtime Water Distribution Manager Mike Kavarian, honoring his 44 years of service during the GM’s update and board remarks. The Board elected 2026 officers: David Yonan as President, Ron Macedo as Vice President, and Joe Alamo as Secretary. Despite a recent dry spell, hydrology updates showed conditions near average and Don Pedro Reservoir around elevation 790.
TID staff presented a Power Supply Adjustment shift from a 0.2 to a 0.3 cent charge per kilowatt‑hour effective with the December control month, driven by lower retail load and reduced hydro generation requiring more purchased power. The 2025 irrigation season delivered 479,270 acre‑feet with record‑high water orders and online ordering surpassing phone requests. A strong early‑season water outlook shows precipitation 150% of average, with soil moisture and snowpack above last year.
