![An aerial drone view showing Bidwell Bar Bridge across Lake Oroville. The lake is at an elevation of 728 feet, 42 percent of total capacity or 51 percent of average capacity for this time or year, on May 4, 2021 in Butte County, California.](/-/media/DWR-Images/Oroville/KG_Oroville_drone_6162_05_04_2021.jpg?mw=200&hash=7826E2501E2F03C161B751A1DA7326B6)
Lake Oroville Community Update for July 9, 2021.
Lake Oroville Community Update for July 9, 2021.
Lake Oroville Community Update for July 2, 2021.
Lake Oroville Community Update for June 25, 2021.
Lake Oroville Community Update for June 18, 2021.
As we approach the official start to summer, California and much of the Southwest are experiencing a heatwave that will set new temperature records in some areas. Warm temperatures are affecting drought impacts.
Lake Oroville Community Update for June 11, 2021.
Lake Oroville Community Update for June 4, 2021.
Lake Oroville Community Update for May 28, 2021.
Lake Oroville Community Update for May 21, 2021.
Since the inception of DWR's Operation and Maintenance apprentice program in 1971, 581 apprentices have graduated from the program, which guarantees jobs as journey level electricians, mechanics, operators or utility craftsworkers at DWR facilities throughout the state.