Yeah, right. No time to post graphics, so have some fun looking at this page
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/resapp/RescondMain
comparing to the same at whatever time in the past you see fit at archive.org. Note: If the graphics don’t load at archive.org, click on the link for “printable version of current data”.
The PTB in Cali ran water over their dams instead of building depth during the last rainy season. I am thinking they used the excuse “it is for the fish”. In truth, it was to cause a drought.