DWR Director Emphasizes Science-Based Approach to ...
DWR Director Karla Nemeth told a global audience of water experts and policymakers Thursday that the department has embraced a science-based approach ...
Sep 13, 2018
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The DWR Mission
To manage and protect the water resources of California in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and to protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR Lead Scientist wins career achievement award
DWR’s Lead Scientist Ted Sommer, whose decades of research into fish and ecology has influenced scientific policy and management in California, receiv ...
Sep 11, 2018
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Enjoy an adventure at California's lakes, reservoi ...
California’s State Water Project (SWP) lakes and reservoirs offer a variety of recreation opportunities during the warm summer months, including campi ...
Aug 30, 2018
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750,000
Acres of farmland irrigated by State Water Project
2,000,000
Number of water wells in California
561,801
Visitors at our 3 Visitor Centers in 2017
1,246
Dams under state's jurisdiction