BISHOP, CA (June 23, 2020) – After almost 32 years with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Clarence Martin will be stepping down as Aqueduct Manager. Deputy Aqueduct Manager Adam Perez will be taking over, come July 1. Martin has lived in Bishop for 27 of his 32 years with the department, […]
Owens Valley News
Court Rules Inyo County Violated Environmental Laws In Seeking To Take Los Angeles’ Land And Water Rights
In a ruling published last week, a California Superior Court made a sweeping ruling against Inyo County’s attempted eminent domain takeover of Los Angeles’ land and water rights. The years-long pursuit by Inyo has effectively been sent back to the drawing board and will require not only a complete restart, but also comprehensive environmental review, […]
Crowley Lake Mandatory Boat Inspection Information
LONG VALLEY RESERVOIR (CROWLEY LAKE) CURRENTLY OPEN FOR SHORE FISHING & CLOSED TO MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT
(Friday, May 22, 2020) Crowley Lake is currently open for shore fishing, but CLOSED to motorized watercraft. The North Landing, South Landing, and Layton Springs also remain closed until further notice. To protect local waterways from invasive species and to ensure the protection of the health and safety of employees conducting inspections, LADWP plans to open for […]
LADWP Announces Closure of Klondike Lake to Motorized Watercraft
BISHOP, CA (May 4, 2020) – To address public health concerns related to group gatherings and person-to-person contact in light of COVID-19, Klondike Lake is CLOSED to motorized watercraft until further notice. We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation and ask that everyone obey signage and continue to practice State and local guidance and […]
LADWP Announces Additional Closures of Recreational Areas: LONG VALLEY RESERVOIR (CROWLEY LAKE) CLOSED
BISHOP, CA (April 22, 2020) – LADWP appreciates the public’s understanding and patience during these extraordinary times. In support of the California Governor’s “Safer at Home” order, the recent announcement of the local postponement of the fishing season in Inyo, Mono and Alpine counties, and in keeping with actions of other regional agencies including the […]
