LADWP Announces Annual Mono Lake Level Reading, Taking Final Measurement with Mono Lake Committee
LADWP Announces Annual Mono Lake Level Reading, Taking Final Measurement with Mono Lake Committee
On April 1, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Mono Lake Committee, and partner organizations gathered at Mono Lake to mark the beginning of the new runoff year in the Eastern Sierra.
LADWP has long observed April 1 as the date it performs the final Eastern Sierra snow survey of the season and records the elevation of Mono Lake. These measurements provide essential data to inform forecasting and water deliveries for the City of Los Angeles. The surface elevation measurement at Mono Lake was 6,382.75 feet above sea level.
“The elevation at Mono Lake is largely determined by hydrologic factors, such as precipitation, evaporation, and runoff, and, on average, has been trending up for the past three decades,” said Chief Operating Officer and Senior Assistant General Manager Water System, Anselmo G. Collins. “The Mono Basin serves a meaningful role in our overall water supply portfolio, and we value this water – it reinforces our responsibility to the region, which is why we invest substantially in environmental enhancement projects and wildlife protection to sustain a healthy Mono Lake.”
To read more about LADWP’s ongoing work in the Eastern Sierra, including at Mono Lake, discover LADWP.com/EasternSierra.
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