DWR Updates

An aerial view shows high water conditions at Oroville Dam located at Lake Oroville in Butte County, California. Photo taken May 6, 2026.

Lake Oroville Update on Aug. 28, 2026 from the California Department of Water Resources detailing an ongoing revegetation project and current lake operations.

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A south-facing drone view of Lake Del Valle. Photo taken March 19, 2026.

The California Water Plan is the state's long-range strategic roadmap for managing water resources. Updated every five years, it helps guide decisions by state, regional, and local water managers.

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 An image of a grove of oak trees that have been cleared of overgrown vegetation showing the results of fuel load management work.

Lake Oroville Update - July 31, 2026 from the California Department of Water Resources, detailing fuel load reduction projects in collaboration with CAL FIRE.

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An aerial view shows Thermalito Afterbay near Lake Oroville in Butte County, California.

Lake Oroville Update - July 24, 2026 from California Department of Water Resources. Featuring paving work along the Thermalito Afterbay Dam Crest.

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A drone view of Fall-run Chinook salmon migrate and spawn in the Feather River near California Department of Water Resources infrastructure and the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville, Butte County.

Lake Oroville Update - July 17, 2026 from California Department of Water Resources. Featuring the construction of salmon habitat improvement in the Feather River.

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