The forecasted allocation of Central Valley Project water supply to agricultural lands increased to 40 percent in the north state, the Bureau of Reclamation announced on May 22. Reclamation forecasted residential, commercial and industrial allocation at 75 to 100 percent.
"The final snow survey of the 2008-2009 season on April 30, 2009, indicated that the snowpack water content was 66 percent of normal statewide," stated the Bureau of Reclamation announcement.
Shasta Reservoir was listed at 70 percent capacity.
"Despite these increases for some contractors, difficult conditions remain in California's Central Valley as a result of a third consecutive dry year, continued restrictions on CVP operations to protect threatened and endangered fish species, and requirements to meet water right permit terms and conditions," continued the announcement.
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