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The Bureau of Reclamation announced full water allocations for north- and south-of-Delta contractors, up from 80% as was stated in March. Bureau of Reclamation (Washington, D.C.), April 20, 2023 Early winter storms in California increased snowpack and improved reservoir levels, initial allocations for the Central Valley Project were increased, but more late winter and early spring rain and snow is still needed. Allocations may be updated as conditions warrant. Contractors serving many farms will get 35% of their contracted supplies, while those with senior water rights will get 100%, as will wildlife refuges. Municipal and industrial contractors have been allocated 75% of their historic use or public health and safety needs, whichever is greater. The Associated Press (New York), Feb 22, 2023 The Bureau of Reclamation urged Central Valley Project water contractors to plan for reduced water allocations as Shasta Reservoir was at 31% of capacity. Consequently, contractors who receive water for municipal and industrial use should begin planning for “potentially extremely limited water supply conditions” in 2023. The Sun-Gazette (Exeter, Calif.), Dec 20, 2022