"To plan, develop, and manage the conjunctive use of the District's surface and groundwater resources to provide a safe and reliable water supply at a reasonable cost, and to sustain the socioeconomic and environmental well-being of Yolo County."
2022 Irrigation Season Update
On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Water Applications were mailed to the District's Water Customers. Also, mailed with the Water Applications was a letter giving an update from General Manager Kristin Sicke.
Unfortunately, this is the third dry year, despite the October and December 2021 rain events. Currently, the District is not planning for 2022 irrigation releases.
Water Applications are due without a deposit by Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in the event the District does have water to sell. No late applications will be accepted.
The February 9th letter in its entirety can be viewed by clicking here.
As always, the District welcomes your comments and questions.
YCFCWCD Board of Directors' Meeting Agendas
The District's Board of Directors meet on the first Tuesday of every month. The most recent agenda may be viewed by clicking the link here.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Indian Valley Campground to Remain Closed
It is with sincere regret that the District is announcing that the Indian Valley Campground will not be opening for the the 2022 camping season. The district relies on the sale of water for approximately 80% of its operating budget. Three consecutive dry years have not only left Indian Valley Reservoir with exceptionally low water levels, but with a serious budgetary shortfall for all District operations. Unfortunately, the fees collected at the campground do not come close to covering the costs of campground maintenance, thus forcing the District to make this difficult choice. Please contact Jennifer Reed at the District office if you have any questions. Thank you.
Water Conditions: Current Lake Levels
For the most recent data regarding lake levels, click on the links below. (The following links will take you to the USGS website. Information is updated hourly)
The link below to the USGS website displays a graph of the high and low lake elevations on Clear Lake for the past thirty years. Once on the USGS website, you can change the date to graph data going back to 1913.
The USGS monitors the level of water in Cache Creek at the bridge at several locations below Indian Valley and Cache Creek dams. Click the links below for the most current creek level observations, which will take you to the USGS website.
Members of the public have a right to request to inspect and/or copy documents concerning the conduct of the District's business. According to the California Public Records Act, records shall be made promptly available for inspection. To request documents not normally made available to the public, please fill out the request form below and submit it to the District office.
Quagga Mussel Screenings are required to launch a boat at Indian Valley.$1000 fine for failure to have a screening prior to launch. Screenings are not available at Indian Valley; for screening locations, please click here. (Lake County website link.)
Online Archive for Cache Creek
An online catalogue of documents pertaining to Cache Creek and adjacent areas in Yolo and Lake counties has been made available through the Water Resources Center Archives. Users of the catalogue can locate technical reports, newsletters, maps, photographs and videos regarding Cache Creek. For a link to the Cache Creek catalogue click here.
