This site is dedicated to providing information to residents, visitors, and customers about our operations in the Eastern Sierra.

Emergency Run-off Response

Updates and current conditions for 2023 run-off management.

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LATEST INFORMATION

In the News


(May 25, 2023) Klondike Lake Will be Closed to Motorized Boaters for Memorial Day Weekend
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(May 23, 2023) Owens River Gorge Closed to Public Access for Riparian Flow 6/6-6/25
READ PUBLIC NOTICE

(May 10, 2023) LADWP Prepares to Close Tinemaha Dam
READ PRESS RELEASE

(May 10, 2023
) LADWP Encourages Early Crowley Lake Boat Inspections
READ PRESS RELEASE

(Apr. 25, 2023)
LADWP Crews Prepare for Runoff from Record Snowpack Melt, Shares Public Safety Resources
READ PRESS RELEASE

(Apr. 12, 2023)
Record Snowpack Dramatically Improves Water Supply Outlook for Los Angeles
READ PRESS RELEASE


QUICK LINKS

NEWS PAGE
LADWP IN THE EASTERN SIERRA NEWSLETTER
MONTHLY DROP NEWSLETTER



LADWP Area Closures 
(as of June 6, 2023)


Owens River Gorge
CLOSED to all public access from 6/6-6/25

Pleasant Valley
CLOSED PV Campground

ROAD CLOSURES

-Pleasant Valley Rd. will not affect access to the Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
-Pleasant Valley Patrol Rd (CLOSED to vehicles)

Sad/Happy Boulder Area
Foot traffic is allowed on LADWP land to access the boulders

ROAD CLOSURES
-Chalk Bluff Rd

NO PARKING ALLOWED
-Chalk Bluff Rd
-Casa Diablo Rd
-Fish Slough Rd
-Jean Blanc Rd

BISHOP
ROAD CLOSURES
CLOSED sections of Owens River Rd.
-between Warm Springs Rd and Collins Rd. 
-between Line Street and Warm Springs Rd The closure will isolate the area Known as “The Ropes and High Banks” 

KLONDIKE LAKE
CLOSED to motorized boating

TINEMAHA DAM
No public access due to active construction

State Route 136
CLOSED east of Lone Pine

Additional Resources: 
CalTrans
Ready Inyo County
Ready Mono County
LADWP 2023 Runoff Response


Precipitation Conditions


As of May 23, 2023
36.3" of water content
161% normal to April 1

VIEW FULL SNOW REPORT

Upcoming Events


Inyo & Mono County Wildfire Resilience Workshops
June 2023
MORE INFO

Blake Jones Trout Derby  
POSTPONED - Sept. 16, 2023
NEWS RELEASE


Environmental Efforts


(Feb. 15, 2023) State Water Resource Control Board Informational Workshop on Mono Lake 
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(Feb. 14, 2023) LADWP Confirms Elevation of Mono Lake Is Rising, No Emergency Conditions Present
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(Oct. 19, 2022) LADWP Takes Action to Protect LA Ratepayers from Unwarranted and Costly Orders by Great Basin Air Pollution Control District
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Land Stewardship


Anyone visiting outdoor spaces is expected to follow all the guidelines and restrictions put in place.

2023 LADWP WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN

REAL ESTATE PAGE

Customer Information


Need help paying your bill? Learn more about our financial programs, including the EZ-SAVE Program and Help is on the Way, CA State Utility Bill Assistance.

To speak to our customer service team, please call 760-873-0251.

Job Openings


The application process is open for the following positions:

 
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION MECHANIC
Applications due Sept 4

 • ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST Applications due June 9

L.A. AQUEDUCT OPERATIONS

More information on
Los Angeles Aqueduct operations can be found by visiting our main website
ladwp.com/aqueduct

CONDITIONS REPORT
SNOW SURVEYS
OWENS LAKE
ANNUAL OPERATIONS PLAN

EASTERN SIERRA 

Photos taken by LADWP photographers and staff. All rights reserved.

Crowley Lake Fish Camp in the summer.

Sunrise over Laws, CA.

Almost sunset South of Bishop.

Klondike Lake in the summer time.

Setting sun over the pines in Lee Vining

Owens River in the spring time.

Vegetation at dusk.

Birds over Owens Lake during the annual Owens Lake Bird Festival.

Sunrise over Crowley Lake.

Owens River during spring run off.

Rock Creek basin during LADWP snow survey.

Benton Crossing.

LA Aqueduct Manager Adam Perez's son smiles after great catch in the Owens River.

Kayakers enjoying summer time recreation.

LA Aqueduct Manager, Adam Perez enjoys fly fishing in the Upper Owens River.

Fly fishing in the Upper Owens River.

Fall colors.

Aspen leaves in fall. 

Convict Lake. 

Lee Vining intake. 

Eastern Sierra moon.

Mallards at Lee Vining intake.

Klondike Lake.

Moon over the mountains. 

Owens Lake.

Hiking in Mono County. 

Hiking with the dogs. 

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