Water releases benefiting some Northern California farms | News [Video]

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The Western Canal Water District started in December 1984. The district said water releases not only provide flood protection but also benefit agriculture in southern Butte County.

Northern California has seen a wet winter again this year and in areas like Oroville, water releases have been ongoing. While some water is allocated to communities down south, releases are also a benefit for some local agricultural communities.

“The Feather River watershed that comes into Lake Oroville, that’s our gem of the State Water Project is doing exactly what it needs to do right now,” Owner of JAKS Farming Josh Sheppard said.

The District said communities that rely on groundwater also benefit because of the availability of surface water. Thanks to the abundance of surface water …