As California faces increasing weather extremes brought on by climate change, watershed-scale planning has become an essential strategy for developing adaptable solutions and more resilient communities.
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DWR Updates
Lake Oroville Update - June 19, 2026. Reopening of trailheads.
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This year marks the 55th anniversary of DWR’s apprenticeship program with 34 new hydroelectric plant (HEP) mechanics, electricians, operators, and utility craftworkers, joining the ranks of 675 former graduates who launched their careers in the program.
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The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) hosted the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Committee for California Water Plan 2028 on May 13 and 14 in Sacramento, marking an important milestone in the implementation of Senate Bill 72 (SB 72) and a new era of statewide water planning in California. In the 2028 Water Plan, DWR will establish, f ...
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The North San Joaquin Water Conservation District’s Lakso Recharge Basin in San Joaquin County helps facilitate year-round groundwater recharge and doubles as a habitat for various waterfowl. The 80-acre project was funded by DWR’s Flood Diversion and Recharge Enhancement Initiative to proactively prepare for future storm events and drought by dive ...
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