SAVE THE DATE: WATER FORUM, JUNE 16, 2022

Over the last several weeks, the lead stories for local and regional press outlets are punctuated with headlines like "historic Colorado River drought conditions" and "the pain of drought to spread."  IVH2O has closely monitored developments on the river but worsening drought conditions are sounding alarms up and down the river and capturing the attention of a wider audience.  Since 30 second soundbites don't tell the whole story, IVH2O is joining with other local agricultural organizations, Imperial County Farm Bureau and Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association, to host a water forum to discuss critical water issues. Members of all three organizations are invited to participate in the forum to discuss current Colorado River hydrology conditions and what it means to local water users. Please save the afternoon of June 16 to join us for a discussion on regional water issues.  Additional details will be shared in a future newsletter.

Brian Strahm

IVH2O Chairman

IID schedules public workshops on Equitable Distribution Plan

IID invites the public to attend scheduled public workshops to discuss the proposed plan and allow for stakeholder engagement and feedback.

The IID Board of Directors recently initiated a process to develop an Equitable Distribution Plan (EDP).  An IID press release announces a series of public workshops to discuss the proposed plan and to allow for stakeholder feedback.  The IID press release explains an EDP is needed to manage its annual water supply to prevent overruns, consistent with Colorado River operational guidelines, and recognizing the current drought conditions affecting the river basin.  Four workshops scheduled for May 31, June 1 and June 2.  Full details provided in flyer provided below.

Colorado River Hydrology Snapshot:

• Total system storage is currently 34%
• Lake Powell is 25% capacity and currently at elevation 3528'
• Lake Mead is 29% capacity and currently at elevation 1050'

IVH2O MEMBERSHIP

The Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Membership Packet is attached in the link below. Please share with those you feel may be interested in joining.

Imperial Valley Water (IVH2O) is a 501C (5) non-profit organization which represents and protects Imperial Valley's Water Rights. The goal of the organization is to maintain a viable agriculture industry through the proactive representation of the Imperial Valley's water rights. To join, complete membership form in link below and mail to Imperial Valley Water (IVH2O), P.O. Box 1604, El Centro, CA 92244. Questions? Email Cherie Watte.