October 1 marked the beginning of a new water year in California, and water operators across California are taking stock of water supplies following the hottest summer on record. The California Department of Water Resources is calling on water operators to prepare for extreme conditions again this year following the record heat and early-season uncertainty. Despite an unprecedentedly wet 2023-24 rainy season, the 2024 snowpack was close to "normal" by April of this year, and reservoirs around the state remain full, alleviating some pressure on the system. Water managers at LADWP are watching the weather forecasts closely and operating to preserve water supplies — including those captured during storms this past winter — in the event that predictions of a dry winter are realized this year.

The "wind season" in the Eastern Sierra is from October 15 through June. Over the last two decades, LADWP has invested more than $2.6 billion in EPA-approved dust control methods which have successfully reduced dust emissions from Owens Lake by 99.4%. Every year, the LADWP team works diligently to ensure that dust mitigations at Owens Lake are ready for the stresses of wind season.

This year, our team had the added challenge of finalizing repairs from the damage caused during recent heavy rain years. Our team worked around the clock to quickly repair the dust control measures, and we have ensured the mitigation measures are in place for this season.

Crowley Lake’s fishing season is scheduled to end, Sunday, October 27, 2024. Thank you to all the visitors who made use of the lake this year while practicing good stewardship!

Crowley Lake Fish Camp Contact:

760-935-4301 – Tackle Shop

760-935-4043 – Front Gate

Email: crowleyreservations@gmail.com

Klondike Lake is officially closed for the season and will no longer be open for public boating. A sincere thank you to everyone who reached out to express their desire for an extended season at Klondike Lake. We truly appreciate your feedback and enthusiasm and love for the space. We hope you had the chance to enjoy its unique beauty while the lake was open to boating this summer.

LADWP serves more than four million Los Angeles residents with a workforce of over 11,000 employees. Offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth, with opportunities in fields including engineering, information technology, welding, fleet services, and more.

Join us at the LADWP Owens Valley Job Fair on today, October 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to connect with our recruitment services team and local LADWP employees, to explore career paths and get their perspective of what it’s like to live and work in the Eastern Sierra.