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, […]
Owens Valley
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, […]
Severe Road Damage Causes Warm Springs Road Closures Starting May 26, 2023
Inyo County, CA (May 26, 2023) – Multiple areas are experiencing out-of-bank flooding including water flowing onto Owens River Road. LADWP has CLOSED sections of the Owens River Rd. between Warm Springs Rd. and Collins Rd., and between Warm Springs Rd. and Line Street due to severe road damage. Flooding is most evident near bridge […]
Inyo Register Press Release: Multiple Agencies Contribute Information to Runoff FAQ
With extensive spring runoff expected to cause flooding throughout the area at times, agencies are advising travelers to obey all warning signs. Courtesy Metro Creative Connection (May 10, 2023) – On March 8, the Inyo County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local state of emergency as a result of the early 2023 atmospheric river events […]
