(August 22, 2023) Bishop, CA – Inyo County, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and allied agencies continue to take stock of the widespread damage caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary moving through the region Sunday and Monday. Inyo County Administrator Nate Greenberg declared a local emergency on Monday, while agencies’ […]
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Inyo County and Agency Personnel Begin Recovery Efforts After Tropical Storm Hilary
(August 21, 2023) Bishop, CA – The record amounts of rainfall in less than 12 hours the region experienced resulted in extreme flooding and mud flow into creeks, canals, and the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA). The high flows in creeks destroyed or damaged most of LADWP diversion and flow measurement structures between the towns of […]
LADWP Crews Successfully Manage Over 325 billion gallons of Water Flowing from Historic Eastern Sierra Snowpack
LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2023) – On April 1, 2023, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) announced a record snowpack of 296% of normal for the Eastern Sierra making 2023 one of – if not the largest – snowpack year on record in California, eclipsing other big water years like 1952, 1983, […]
Inyo National Forest Press Release: Tips for Visiting Inyo National Forest this Fourth of July
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inyo National Forest, Pacific Southwest Region Public Affairs Officer: Lisa Cox (760) 873-2427 • Lisa.cox@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov/inyo BISHOP, Calif., June 29, 2023 – Inyo National Forest has some helpful tips for your holiday weekend to stay safe, be informed on what is open versus closed, and find out where all the fun is […]
Klondike Lake Opens for Boating on Friday, June 30
Starting on Friday, June 30, Klondike Lake will open for public boating. Klondike is a great alternative to other local waterways that are running fast and full this summer due to the high runoff. Please enjoy Klondike responsibly this season by following all posted signs and reviewing the below information. 2023 Season Open for boating […]
LADWP and the Inyo County Office of Education Double the Total Career and Technical Education Scholarship Amount to $20,000 for 2023 Scholarship Winners
June 12, 2023 (Inyo County, CA) – For the fourth consecutive year, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) partnered with the Inyo County Office of Education (ICOE) on the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship for graduating high school students in Inyo County. To help with the increasing costs of educational materials, […]
