BlogsDrought + Heat = Increased Impacts

As we approach the official start to summer, California and much of the Southwest are experiencing a ...

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News DWR Releases First Assessments of Initial Groundwater Sustainability Plans

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today released its first assessments of groundwat ...

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News Construction Begins on Emergency Drought Barrier

In response to worsening drought conditions in California, today the Department of Water Resources ( ...

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News Drought Preparedness

Get the latest information on DWR's drought preparedness efforts.

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Blogs 5 Ways to Stay Safe While Swimming in CA Lakes and Reservoirs

When the weather is hot in California there is nothing better than cooling off with a refreshing swi ...

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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.

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