What was the outcome of the Coordinated Operation Agreement for the CVP and SWP operations in the Delta?

The Coordinated Operation Agreement (COA) for the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP) was established to align the operations of these two major water systems in California to optimize water resource management, especially in the Delta region. The primary outcome of this agreement was enhanced operational efficiency.

This means that by coordinating the activities and water releases of the CVP and SWP, water managers could better respond to hydrological conditions, conserve water during drought conditions, and ensure more reliable delivery of water to agricultural and urban users. The coordination allows for a more strategic approach in balancing water supply needs while also considering the ecological health of the Delta.

Increased groundwater extraction would not be a direct outcome of this agreement, as the focus is primarily on surface water management through the CVP and SWP. Similarly, while stronger flood control measures and improved water quality standards are important issues in California water management, they are not the primary outcomes specifically linked to the COA itself. Instead, the agreement primarily aims at maximizing the operational efficiency of the already existing systems, ensuring that both agricultural needs and environmental considerations are adequately met.