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CALIFORNIA'S GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES BOOSTED BY ACTIVE RAINY SEASON
California experienced significant benefits to its groundwater supplies thanks to last year's exceptionally wet rainy season. During the state's water year, which spans from October 1 to September 30, California was able to capture 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge. This volume is roughly equivalent to the capacity of Lake Shasta. Overall, groundwater storage increased by 8.7 million acre-feet during this period, according to the Department of Water Resources (DWR).
Managed groundwater recharge involves intentionally directing water into underground aquifers. Of the total recharge, 3.8 million acre-feet occurred in the San Joaquin Valley alone, accounting for 93% of the statewide managed aquifer recharge. This underscores the critical role of managed recharge efforts in replenishing groundwater reserves, particularly in regions like the San Joaquin Valley with high agricultural and water demand.