From the State Water Resources Control Board:
On September 22, 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) filed petitions for temporary change to transfer up to 45,000 acre-feet of water pursuant to California Water Code sections 1707 and 1725 et seq.
This transfer will involve rediversion at Patterson Irrigation District and Banta-Carbona Irrigation District of flows dedicated for instream use pursuant to the existing terms and conditions of the subject water right license and permits.
Implementation of the transfer is authorized and directed by, and would be implemented in accordance with, the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. Temporary changes approved pursuant to Water Code section 1725 may be effective for up to one year.
Reclamation’s notice can be viewed at: https://www.waterboards.ca.
Comments filed in response to this notice must be postmarked or received by 4:30 pm on November 1, 2023.
To view the petitions, or for any questions regarding this matter, please contact Patricia Fernandez by email at patricia.fernandez@
