PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Board of Directors of the Laguna Water District ("LWD") contemplates transferring up to 800 acre-feet of its Central Valley Project ('CVP") water in water year 2026. The transfers will be valid for one year only during the 2026 water year, covering the period March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. The transfers represent more than 20% of LWD's contract supply for 2026. The transfers may be made to any of the following districts for use within their boundaries: Panoche Water District, 52027 W. Althea, Firebaugh, CA 93622; Westlands Water District, P.O. Box 6056, Fresno, CA 93703; and San Luis Water District, P.O. Box 2135, Los Banos, CA 93635. Environmental Review of the transfer 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 LWD's CVP water service contract. This notice provided in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's "Interim Guidelines for Implementation of the Water Transfer Provisions of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act". These historic transfers help provide supplemental water to agricultural users facing ongoing water supply shortages. 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 June 1, 2026. Comments should be mailed to the following: Mr. Steve Fausone, District Manager, P.O. Box 305, Dos Palos, CA 93620. Apr 15, 22, 2026 WEX#26-077