San Diego County is in a good place to meet water demands through the next water year, which began Tuesday, officials announced. The 12-month water year cycle begins Oct. 1 for counts of snowfall and precipitation for the next year. The San Diego County Water Authority, which brings in new leadership Tuesday, said that two consecutive wet winters have the area prepared for water needs, even with La Niña conditions likely to replace wet El Niño weather this winter. … Climate change as well as lengthy drought and overuse conditions on the Colorado River play a part in water management, the SDCWA leadership said. The authority has invested millions into infrastructure in an attempt to keep the region’s supply steady and alleviate stress from the Colorado River.

Other water year articles:

• NBC 7 San Diego: Report: SD County has enough water for next year, even with La Niña
• KSL (Salt Lake City, Utah): Where Utah’s water situation stands at the end of a ‘roller coaster’ water year
• The Record-Courier (Minden, Nevada): Water year hits elusive average
• Politico: New Water Year, New Me
• KGPE (Fresno, California): Positive outlook for new water year
• UC Davis blog: (W)ringing in the New California Water Year