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Bera Highlights Importance of Drought Forecasting Following Folsom Water Releases

By: Ami Bera
By: Ami Bera
Date: March 16, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Environment

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. highlighted the importance of strengthening drought forecasting in light of recent water releases at Folsom Dam.

In his opening remarks to the Administrator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Bera discussed the recent water releases from Folsom Lake and emphasized the benefit of better forecasting.

"My district relies heavily on Folsom Lake for its drinking water and the recent releases have caused some concern as many people work to cut back on their water usage," Bera said. "More accurate forecasting would help improve water management so that we know when to increase flows to create capacity and when we should hold water if the forecast shows storms aren't coming. It would improve efficiency and ensure we are better prepared in dry and wet months."


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