"Big Gulp" / "Little Sip"
California WaterFix would offer flexibility for the State Water Project to take a "big gulp" of water during very wet seasons like Winter 2017 while taking a "small sip" during dry times of the year.
Diversions from the Delta are dictated by Sacramento River flows. During many wetter periods when flows are high, diversions can be higher. However in dry periods when the river is low or when fish are migrating through the Delta, diversions are restricted.
Building flexibility into our water system will help prepare California for extreme weather conditions in the future.
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