July 7, 2022 (LOS ANGELES) – On June 30, 2022, a California Court of Appeal handed Angelenos an important victory when it reversed a lower-court decision that would have tied the hands of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and other water agencies by requiring that a new California Environmental Quality Act […]
Owens Valley
LADWP and The Office of Inyo County Education Announce the 2022 Certified Trade Education Scholarship Winners
June 10, 2022 (INYO COUNTY, CA)– For the third consecutive year, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is proud to partner with the Inyo County Office of Education (ICOE) to provide a $2,000 scholarship to graduating high school students in Inyo County committed to enrolling in postsecondary institutions or programs that provide […]
Klondike Lake Opens for the 2022 Season
From May 27 to September 5 (Labor Day), Klondike Lake will be open for limited public boating use on weekend days only: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 AM to sunset. Precautions are being taken to guard against invasive mussels at this site, so all motorized watercraft will be inspected before being launched. Boat access […]
Crowley Lake Boat Inspection 2022 Information
To keep our waterways safe from the spread of invasive quagga mussels, all boats entering Crowley Lake will be inspected. Boats showing signs of contamination, or found to contain any water or debris that could harbor mussels will not be allowed to launch into Crowley Lake. Boats that have tags from last season, do not […]
North Landing Road Closed March 1 – April 25, 2022
From March 1 to April 25, 2022, 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 sensitive species. The closure will be lifted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, prior […]
OWENS RIVER GORGE CLOSED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS SEPTEMBER 22-29
Public Advised of High Water Levels and Potential Safety Hazards September 22, 2021 (BISHOP, CA) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge September 22-29, for operational maintenance. No public access will be allowed within the Owens River Gorge from Middle Gorge to the Control […]
