Mono Lake’s surface elevation measured 6,382.75 feet above sea level LOS ANGELES (April 1, 2026) – Today, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Mono Lake Committee, and partner organizations gathered at Mono Lake to mark the beginning of the new runoff year in the Eastern Sierra. Annual Lake Level Measurements LADWP has […]
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LADWP Statement on Mono Lake Study Presentation at California State Water Board Meeting – March 17, 2026
LOS ANGELES (March 17, 2026) “LADWP appreciates the effort by the UCLA Center for Climate Science to attempt to develop a climate modeling to inform long-term water planning in the Mono Basin. At this stage, however, this model has not undergone the rigorous independent scientific and peer review that is a standard requirement in the […]
LADWP March 1 Snow Surveys: Eastern Sierra Snowpack Levels Show Progress
This month, our hydrographers headed back to the dedicated snow courses to conduct the latest round of snow surveys for LADWP. With the March 1 snow survey complete, the snowpack is holding at 100% of normal to date. The last snow survey of the season in April will reveal a more complete look at this […]
Temporary Closure; Rawson Canal Road
3/23/2026 To address needed emergency repairs, Rawson Canal Road in Bishop will be closed for an estimated 3 to 6 months to accommodate the permitting and construction of a new, more resilient culvert crossing to improve public safety and access. The closure extends from East Line Street at the northern end to just north of […]
Temporary Wildlife Closure; March 1 – April 22, 2026 North Landing Road
From March 1 to April 22, 2026, North Landing Road north of Crowley Lake Reservoir will be closed. Vehicular traffic from the public will be prohibited during this time to limit potential disturbance during the prime breeding season for Greater Sage-Grouse, a special status species. The closure will be lifted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, […]
2026 Snowpack Outlook: Forecasting Our Water Future
LADWP Hydrographers Conduct First Snow Survey Snowmelt runoff is a core component of the water cycle and marks an important transition in our hydrological year, where stored winter snow melts into rivers, streams, creeks, reservoirs, and groundwater basins. For more than 100 years, the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA) has delivered water to Angelenos. Today it […]
