Category: lake Oroville

California 95 Percent out of Drought, Major Reservoirs Overflowing

The historic barrage of storms this winter offered some breathing room for California’s extreme dry conditions, with 95 percent of the state now reported to be out of drought, according to the newest drought monitor map, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Climate Prediction Center, released June 13. The update showed that now…


California Drought Is Over, Major Reservoirs Overflowing

The historic barrage of storms this winter offered some breathing room for California’s extreme dry conditions, with 95 percent of the state now reported to be out of drought, according to the newest drought monitor map, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Climate Prediction Center, released June 13. The update showed that now…


California Shuts Down Major Hydropower Plant Amid Surging Drought

California’s hydroelectric power plant at Lake Oroville was ordered to shut down on Aug. 5 after the reservoir reached record low water supply levels.   It’s the first time the Hyatt Power Plant has been offline as a result of low water levels, Department of Water Resources (DWR) Director Karla Nemeth said.   “This is just one…