Public Advised of High Water Levels and Potential Safety Hazards Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge August 3-9, 2020, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Mono County. This channel maintenance will help improve fishery and wildlife habitat along the […]
Owens Valley News
Klondike Lake Opens for 2020 Season
From July 3 to September 7 (Labor Day), Klondike Lake will be open for limited public boating use on weekend days only: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9 a.m. to sunset. At this time spots are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Precautions are being taken to guard against invasive mussels, so all […]
LADWP and the Community of Bishop Recognizes Clarence Martin for Decades of Service As He Steps Down as Aqueduct Manager
BISHOP, CA (June 23, 2020) – After almost 32 years with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Clarence Martin will be stepping down as Aqueduct Manager. Deputy Aqueduct Manager Adam Perez will be taking over, come July 1. Martin has lived in Bishop for 27 of his 32 years with the department, […]
Court Rules Inyo County Violated Environmental Laws In Seeking To Take Los Angeles’ Land And Water Rights
In a ruling published last week, a California Superior Court made a sweeping ruling against Inyo County’s attempted eminent domain takeover of Los Angeles’ land and water rights. The years-long pursuit by Inyo has effectively been sent back to the drawing board and will require not only a complete restart, but also comprehensive environmental review, […]
Crowley Lake Mandatory Boat Inspection Information
LONG VALLEY RESERVOIR (CROWLEY LAKE) CURRENTLY OPEN FOR SHORE FISHING & CLOSED TO MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT
(Friday, May 22, 2020) Crowley Lake is currently open for shore fishing, but CLOSED to motorized watercraft. The North Landing, South Landing, and Layton Springs also remain closed until further notice. To protect local waterways from invasive species and to ensure the protection of the health and safety of employees conducting inspections, LADWP plans to open for […]
