Northern California's famed 'Glory Hole' spillway is used for first time in years
The unique water management design will probably remain active for several weeks. 'It's definitely worth seeing,' one official said.
Heavy rain sparks rare phenomenon turning lake into tourist hotspot
A mesmerizing whirlpool has opened up in California 's Lake Berryessa as relentless storms have swelled the state's rivers ...
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Putah Creek salmon numbers down 77%, but Putah-hatched fish are back
FAIRFIELD — UC Davis researchers, working with the Solano County Water Agency, counted 170 adult salmon returning this winter to spawn in Putah Creek. Officials said the number could be as high as 200 ...
Phase 1 of crucial Coyote Creek floodwall almost complete in South Bay, officials say
Valley Water and local lawmakers say they're almost done with phase one of the flood protection work along Coyote Creek in the South Bay.
Atmospheric river storms push famed Bay Area spillway over the brink
The Glory Hole acts as flood mitigation for the the manmade lake, serving as a massive funnel once water levels reach about 440 feet. Last year, water levels at the spillway edged on the brink of ...
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Umatilla tribes secure $3.6M for Birch Creek fish habitat restoration project
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) have been awarded $3.6 million from the National Fish and ...
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Watch: Water pours into unique spillway in California's Lake Berryessa for the first time in six years
The water is sent around Monticello Dam and into Putah Creek below. The Solano County Water Agency provides water to cities and agricultural districts in Solano County.Lee said the reservoir had ...
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Atmospheric river storms push famed Bay Area spillway over the brink
The lake’s water also contributes to fish habitats in Putah Creek. Rains from this week’s atmospheric rivers caused water levels to rise at lakes and reservoirs across Northern California.