How last winter’s storms helped Sacramento’s groundwater storage
Last winter’s big rain and snow brought immediate benefits to California’s water supply and data now shows that there are long-term benefits, too. According to data gathered by Sacramento’s Regional Water Authority, a surplus of surface water following the 2022-2023 winter allowed water managers to use 17% less groundwater compared to 2022. Historically, groundwater throughout California’s Central Valley had been severely overdrawn. Over the past 20 years, policy changes and more nuanced water management have helped groundwater levels recover.
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