DWR recognizes the need to rehabilitate and modernize water and flood infrastructure in California. Floodwater for Managed Aquifer Recharge, or Flood-MAR, is an emerging water management strategy that can significantly improve water resources sustainability throughout the state.
DWR Updates
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DWR is pleased to announce a 15-day public comment period for the Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Program Round 3, Draft List of Awards.
![Levee repairs on Tyler Island in California on February 23, 2017](/-/media/DWR-Temp/FL_Tyler_Island-3237.jpg?sc_lang=en?mw=200&hash=7F28DCAFCA8E7EDC48F7C742BA501835)
The Department of Water Resources announces the opening of the public comment period for the Central Valley Tributary Program Draft Guidelines.
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DWR and coordinating partner agencies released a progress report on the implementation of Assembly Bill 1755, the Open and Transparent Water Data Act.
The Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA) has been formed as a Joint Powers Authority by the participating public water agencies. It will be charged with final design and construction of WaterFix facilities, under the oversight of DWR.
![The Delta](/-/media/DWR-Images/Blogs/Images/The-Delta.jpg?sc_lang=en?mw=200&hash=65AA1BB27F824FF1591C4B2A8DF3E0BC)
Final permitting for WaterFix is on the horizon and implementation is imminent. To embark on this important next step, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will adjust its organizational structure to ensure an efficient and effective construction program that protects the State's interests by managing risk and controlling costs.
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Construction on the main spillway resumes at 12:01 a.m., May 8. Crews will begin removing the temporary RCC walls in the middle section of the main spillway in order to place structural concrete walls later in the year.
![Drone view of the Lake Oroville main spillway on April 25, 2018.](/-/media/DWR-Temp/Images/Oroville-spillway-April-25.jpg?sc_lang=en?mw=200&hash=9457F50B6882B611157D62D74C7E436B)
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New Water Audit Validator Certificate Program offered at locations throughout the state.
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Looking to launch a career in the water industry? The annual application process for DWR’s apprenticeship program is now underway