(April 2026) — Amid a growing bipartisan call to modernize federal water allocation practices, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has increased its 2026 Central Valley Project (CVP) water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors, including the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (BBID) from 15% to 20%. The increase reflects modest hydrologic improvements following late winter storms, while … Continue reading CVP Allocation Increased; Coalition Calls for Modernized Process to Maximize Deliveries