David Valadao

THEN · FEB 2023

“Compared to recent years where CVP water users received zero percent of their water allocation, these initial allocation numbers are welcome news, but no one is celebrating just yet,” said Congressman Valadao. “Central Valley users deserve the water they contract and pay for, and we must ensure these allocations are not reduced as the water year progresses. Taking advantage of increased rainfall by maximizing what can be moved at all times through the Delta and storing more water instead of sending it out to the ocean needs to be a priority. Our family farms, local economies, and ability to grow food for the nation will not survive without a reliable water supply for South-of-Delta agriculture.”

2023-02-22 · U.S. Representative

Initial 2023 CVP allocation announcement

NOW · APR 2024

“A 5% increase is insufficient for our family farms and downstream communities who rely on meaningful allocations to grow the food that feeds the world,” said Congressman Valadao. “Recent storms, current reservoir capacity, and a healthy snowpack should give Reclamation the flexibility to significantly increase allocations and get CVP users the water they contract and pay for. I will continue urging transparency in Reclamation's decision-making and a significant increase in water allocations for South-of-Delta agriculture.”

2024-04-24 · U.S. Representative

Updated 2024 CVP allocation announcement