Overview of the State Water Project
Topic: Overview of the State Water Project
Speakers: Tracy Hinojosa, Water Operations Branch
Manager, State Water Project
When: Friday, December 6th, 2024, 12 pm to 1pm
Where: Virtual (via Zoom)—Link to virtual
seminar to be sent upon RSVP
The recording of the webinar is available here.
Topic Overview
The California State Water Project (SWP) is a multi-purpose water storage
and delivery system that extends more than 705 miles—two-thirds the
length of California. A collection of canals, pipelines, reservoirs, and
hydroelectric power facilities delivers clean water to 27 million
Californians, 750,000 acres of farmland, and businesses throughout our
state. Tracy Hinojosa, Water Operations Branch Manager at the Department
of Water Resources, Division of Operations & Maintenance, will present
an overview of the SWP, including the history, purpose, and benefits of
the project, as well as the challenges facing the SWP today.
About the Speaker
Tracy Hinojosa has 17 years of experience with
the State Water Project (SWP), serving in various capacities in
the Department of Water Resources, Division of Operations &
Maintenance. In her new role as the Water Operations Branch
Manager, she oversees water operations scheduling, including
operations at Lake Oroville and exports from the Sacramento-San
Joaquin Delta. Tracy holds a BS in Civil Engineering from
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is
a registered Professional Engineer in California.
