California SB224 mandates the Department of Water Resources to implement water supply forecasting policies and update models to account for climate.

California SB224 requires the Department of Water Resources to establish formal policies and procedures for documenting its operational plans and rationale for water releases from reservoirs by January 1, 2027. The department must also update its water supply forecasting models and procedures to address climate change by the same date. Annual reports on the progress of these updates must be submitted to the Legislature starting January 1, 2028. The requirement to submit these reports is set to become inoperative on January 1, 2032.

California SB224 mandates the Department of Water Resources to implement water supply forecasting policies and update models to account for climate.

California SB224 requires the Department of Water Resources to establish formal policies and procedures for documenting its operational plans and rationale for water releases from reservoirs by January 1, 2027. The department must also update its water supply forecasting models and procedures to address climate change by the same date. Annual reports on the progress of these updates must be submitted to the Legislature starting January 1, 2028. The requirement to submit these reports is set to become inoperative on January 1, 2032.