1. State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45%, But Groundwater Deficits Persist Statewide On May 15, DWR raised the State Water Project allocation from 30% to 45% for Water Year 2026. While near-term groundwater conditions are stable thanks to recent wet years, long-term storage deficits remain — groundwater storage declined by approximately 1.5 million acre feet this past water year, the first negative change in three years. For growers relying on groundwater, this underscores the continued importance of managed recharge and sustainable pumping practices.
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