The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) announced initial 2026 water supply allocations for users of the Central Valley Project based on reservoir storage, precipitation and Sierra Nevada snowpack conditions.
Current data show statewide snowpack at about 59% of the historical average after a dry January.
North-of-Delta irrigation and municipal contractors along the Sacramento and American rivers received 100% allocations. In-Delta municipal contractors also received 100%, while Cross Valley irrigation contractors were allocated 15%. South-of-Delta irrigation contractors were allocated 15%, while municipal users received 65% of historic use or public health needs. Friant Division contractors received 100% of Class 1 water and 0% of Class 2 supplies.
BOR said allocations may change as hydrologic conditions develop.
