Public comments invited on proposed water transfers for 2026-2027.
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What You Should Do Next
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Submit Comments
Mail your comments to Vince Lucchesi at Patterson Irrigation District by April 10, 2026.
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Contact for Questions
Call (209) 892-6233 for any inquiries regarding the water transfer.
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Review Environmental Impact
Check the completed environmental review for details on the water transfer implications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline for comments on the water transfer?
- The deadline for submitting comments is April 10, 2026.
- Who should I contact regarding the water transfer?
- Contact Vince Lucchesi, General Manager of Patterson Irrigation District at (209) 892-6233.
- What is the purpose of this public notice?
- The notice invites public input on proposed water transfers for the upcoming water year.
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Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICE
Please take notice that the Board of Directors of the Patterson Irrigation District ("PID") has approved and/or anticipates approving water transfers totaling up to 22,500 acre feet, or up to what would be approximately of what a 100% allocation of PID's water under its Central Valley Project water supply contract with the United States Bureau of Reclamation for water year 2026-2027 plus PID's San Joaquin River Settlement/Replacement Water supply. PID anticipates this water transfer may go to the Del Puerto Water District, Westlands Water District, Panoche Water District, Pacheco Water District, San Luis Water District, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and/or the Kern Tulare Water District. The Transfers encompassed in this notice are valid from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. Environmental review of the transfers has been completed, but approval of the Secretary of the Interior is required. This transfer is authorized under section 3405(a) of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Title 34 of Public Law 102-575), and in accordance with the terms and conditions of PID's CVP water service contract. Because this transfer could result in the transfer of more than 20 percent of PID's contract supply, this notice is provided in accordance with the water transfer provisions of section 3405(a)(2)(B) of the CVPIA.
Members of the public are invited to submit comments, ask questions or provide relevant information concerning the proposed transfer described in this notice. The deadline for responding to this notice shall be April 10, 2026. Comments should be mailed to the following:
Vince Lucchesi, General Manager
Patterson Irrigation District
Post Office Box 685
Patterson, California 95363
Phone: (209) 892-6233
Fax: (209) 892-4013
Dated: February 24, 2026
By: _____________________________
Toni Russell, Secretary
Patterson Irrigation District
IPL0317294
Feb 27 2026