DWR Assistant Deputy Director Honored for Work on ...
The Sacramento Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) honored Ted Craddock, DWR Assistant Deputy Director of the State Water Projec ...
October 01, 2018
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The DWR Mission
To sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR Helps Educate Thousands at Oroville Salmon Fes ...
More than 20,000 visitors and residents joined in the festivities of Oroville’s annual Salmon Festival on September 22 to welcome Chinook salmon back ...
September 28, 2018
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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 ...
September 13, 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