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A graphic look at reservoir levels at Diamond Valley, Lake Oroville & San Luis Reservoir

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on October 3, 2008 at 2:15 pm

How much water is in Metropolitan’s main reservoir, Diamond Valley Lake? Here’s a chart of water level from September of 2006 to present day:

Things aren’t looking much better for Lake Oroville, the main reservoir of the State Water Project:

San Luis Reservoir, a joint reservoir of both the Bureau of Reclamation & the Department of Water Resources looks like this:

You can find out what the historical data looks like for your favorite reservoir by visiting this page on the CDEC website: click here. You can also take a look at reservoir storage statewide by clicking here.

More drought information can be found on the Department of Water Resources Drought Information page - click here.

Special thanks to David over at Westchester Parents for sending me the link to create these nifty charts!

October 3, 2008 · Filed Under Water Storage

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One Response to “A graphic look at reservoir levels at Diamond Valley, Lake Oroville & San Luis Reservoir”

Patrick Vath on November 25th, 2008 8:18 am

Excellent graphics that dramatically show recent trends! Ideas:

1. Try showing these same graphics over a longer period of time, which will make our current water situation look even more drastic relative to historical average or recent peak levels.

2. Whose job is it to get various media (tv, newspapers, magazines, web blogs, etc., etc.) to show this data and tell this story more often and with greater urgency?

3. Which politicians are most knowledgeable (and/or most likely to be active) in this particular issue area?

Sincerest Best Wishes,

Patrick Vath
Lincoln, CA

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