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Water Rights

Legislation Poses Threat to TID’s Historic Water Rights

Current legislation in California is proposing significant changes to the water rights system. The water rights system provides certainty and consistency, enabling TID to provide irrigation water to the most vital agriculture land in the state, as well as the provision of reliable, carbon-free hydropower. These water rights, held by TID on behalf of its customers, are paramount to TID operations and play a crucial role supporting the local economy that impacts all TID customers.

On April 18, TID General Manager, Michelle Reimers, testified at the California Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife in opposition of Assembly Bill 1337. This bill, along with three others introduced in the California legislature this year, would make sweeping changes to the California Water Rights System and greatly expand the authorities of the State Water Resources Control Board.

TID, who jointly owns its water rights with the Modesto Irrigation District, has an assortment of preand post-1914 water rights that cover diversion, storage, and power generation. These water rights are the most senior appropriative water rights on the Tuolumne River — the oldest of which is 1871 – and are the foundation of TID’s ability to provide consistent irrigation water.

Important Dates

1st Installment Fixed Water Charge: June 20

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Scan the QR Code, or visit www.TID.org/ WaterRights, to learn about TID’s water rights, California’s water rights system and to stay up to date on California’s water legislation.

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2nd Installment 2023 ID Assessments: June 20

Last Day to Order Water: October 28

Last Day of Irrigation Season: November 1

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