Inyo County, CA (May 25, 2023) – Due to efforts in managing runoff throughout the Eastern Sierra, we have made the decision to delay the opening of Klondike Lake for motorized boating. This delay is for motorized boating use only, otherwise, the lake is open.” We have not yet determined when Klondike will be opened […]
Owens Valley
Owens River Gorge CLOSED to Public Access for Riparian Flow 6/6-6/25
CLOSED FROM JUNE 6-25, 2023 Mono County, CA (May 23, 2023) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge from June 6 to June 25, 2023, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Mono County. The required three-week riparian flow will […]
Inyo County Press Release: Caution Urged As Temperatures Rise Local Waterways Will Pose Hazards
Inyo County – Caution Urged As Temperatures Rise Local Waterways Will Pose Hazards The National Weather Service out of Las Vegas warned Friday that an extended stretch of warmer weather over the next several days will accelerate snowmelt along the Eastern Sierra slopes of Inyo County. Temperatures are forecast to rise to the mid- to […]
LADWP Encourages Early Crowley Lake Boat Inspections
MONO COUNTY (MAY 10, 2023) — LADWP is asking boaters to beat the rush at the gate and have their boat inspected, tagged, and ready for fishing before the weekend. LADWP boat Inspections are being performed at the Crowley Lake Fish Camp entrance gate starting today, Wednesday, May 10, during normal Fish Camp Operation hours. LADWP […]
City of Bishop Press Release: Public Announcement Restrict Access at Bishop City Park
CITY OF BISHOP 377 West Line Street – Bishop, CA 93514 P.O. Box 1236 – Bishop, CA 93515 City Hall (760) 873-5863 – Fax (760) 873-4873 May 1, 2023 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The City of Bishop and allied agencies have identified potential flooding concerns within the creek corridor at the City Park. To allow for maintenance […]
Record Snowpack Dramatically Improves Water Supply Outlook for Los Angeles
Extremes in Weather Patterns Heighten Need to Continue Using Water Wisely LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2023) — After completing the final snow surveys for the 2022-2023 winter season, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) announced a record snowpack of 296% of normal for the Eastern Sierra on April 1. The snowpack created […]
