Each year, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on Feb. 11. In celebration of this day and as an inclusive workplace that uplifts a variety of voices, DWR interviewed three women who work as either scientists or engineers to share their thoughts, experience, and advice for pursuing a STEM career.

The series of devastating storms in January 2023 demonstrated how quick California can move between extreme conditions as the looming threat of worsening drought conditions gave way to flooding impacts across the state and one of the largest snowpacks in 30 years.

DWR's innovative Statewide Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Survey Project has now released AEM data for the entire Central Valley of California, marking a major milestone for the program.

Lake Oroville Community Update for February 3, 2023.

DWR is committed to expediting groundwater recharge; like this project in Dunnigan, Yolo County, which is providing multiple benefits, including capturing excess water from recent storms, recharging the groundwater basin and providing habitat for migrating birds.

Lake Oroville Community Update for January 27, 2023.

Lake Oroville Community Update for January 20, 2023.

The wet winter storms in January 2023 have brought a lot of water that has the potential to be stored underground to replenish groundwater basins and help mitigate prolonged drought effects.

As California experiences more extreme swings between wet and dry periods, it is critical for the State to deploy innovative forecasting and water management strategies to adapt to our changing climate.

Lake Oroville Community Update for January 13, 2023.