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LADWP Klondike Lake Closed for Boating

LADWP PSA: RECREATION UPDATES FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

  RECREATION UPDATES LABOR DAY WEEKEND Klondike Lake Closes for the Season Monday, September 4 will be the last day for public boating at Klondike Lake.  Thank you for recreating safely and responsibly at the lake. We will see all the boaters again next year when Klondike opens for Memorial Day Weekend (weather permitting). Recreational […]

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LADWP Press Release -Recovery Efforts Continue After Tropical Storm Hilary

Recovery Efforts Continue After Tropical Storm Hilary (August 23, 2023) Bishop, CA – LADWP personnel is actively assessing and inspecting road and waterway damage with recovery efforts underway. LADWP is utilizing all of our resources, including the request for Los Angeles to support our Operations in Inyo County to help excavate and bail out sand […]

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LADWP Press Release – Inyo County and Agency Personnel Begin Recovery Efforts After Tropical Storm Hilary 

Inyo County and Agency Personnel Begin Recovery Efforts After Tropical Storm Hilary (August 21, 2023) Bishop, CA – The record amounts of rainfall in less than 12 hours the region experienced resulted in extreme flooding and mud flow into creeks, canals, and the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA). The high flows in creeks destroyed or damaged […]

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PSA From LADWP: Inyo County on Flood Watch

  INYO COUNTY ON FLOOD WATCH THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT DUE TO HURRICANE HILARY The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Eastern Sierra as we expect heavy rainfall beginning this weekend through Monday night, due to Hurricane Hilary. LADWP crews are ready to respond to any possible water management issues, and power […]

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LADWP Recreation Update – August 11, 2023

RECREATION UPDATE We extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has cooperated with area closures this past spring and ask for your continued caution through the summer months. Even though many of the creeks and streams have passed their peak flows, water will continue to flow fast into late summer. We remind folks to […]

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LADWP Press Release – Managing Over 325 Billion Gallons of Water Runoff

LADWP Crews Successfully Manage Over 325 billion gallons of Water Flowing from Historic Eastern Sierra Snowpack LADWP developed a detailed water operation plan to maximize the beneficial use of the runoff water for its operations, customers, and environmental responsibilities, and reduce impacts to public and private property throughout the Owens Valley region. LOS ANGELES (August […]

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LADWP RECREATION UPDATE JULY 14, 2023

  RECREATION UPDATE – JULY 14, 2023   Excessive heat warnings and advisories are in effect across much of the Owens Valley region. Please enjoy the outdoors responsibly, practicing heat and waterway safety as hotter temperatures continue over the weekend. As of July 14, 2023 Closures and Restrictions Due to Flooding and Road Damage: PLEASANT […]

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JULY 7, 2023 RECREATION UPDATE FROM LADWP

RECREATION UPDATE JULY 7, 2023 Triple digits are expected in some areas of the Owens Valley starting next week, which can increase water flows. LADWP reminds residents and visitors that waterways are already running full and fast and do not discriminate. Please respect the strength of swift water and follow all posted warning signs. As […]

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LADWP PSA – As of June 30, 2023 Closures and Restrictions

Higher temperatures are expected this weekend and into next week. Hotter weather means more runoff from this year’s historic snowfall. The Eastern slope of the Sierras in Inyo and Mono Counties is under a flood watch from 6/30 to 7/4. Please stay away from swift-moving water and adhere to all posted warning signs! They are […]

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Crowley Lake Caution 2023

RECREATIONAL ADVISORY AT CROWLEY LAKE REMAINS IN EFFECT – Due to Potentially Harmful Algal Blooms

RECREATIONAL ADVISORY AT CROWLEY LAKE REMAINS IN EFFECT Due to Potentially Harmful Algal Blooms Last week the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and Mono County issued a recreational advisory to urge fishermen and recreational users to exercise caution at Crowley Lake. During a field investigation last week, SWRCB staff observed visual signs of potential […]

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