NOTICE OF PETITIONS for temporary water transfer of 45,000 AF for San Joaquin River Restoration

From the State Water Resources Control Board:

On September 2, 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) filed petitions for temporary change to transfer up to 45,000 acre-feet of water pursuant to California Water Code sections 1707 and 1725 et seq. 

This transfer will involve rediversion at Patterson Irrigation District and Banta-Carbona Irrigation District of flows dedicated for instream use pursuant to the existing terms and conditions of the subject water right license and permits. 

Implementation of the transfer is authorized and directed by, and would be implemented in accordance with, the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.  Temporary changes approved pursuant to Water Code section 1725 may be effective for up to one year.

Reclamation’s notice can be viewed at: 2022 Notices

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