The Department of Water Resources (DWR) joined Zone 7 Water Agency along with local officials today to celebrate the completion of a new infrastructure project that will treat 6.6 million gallons of contaminated groundwater a day for communities in Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore.
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![A drone view of Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County with an algal bloom.](/-/media/DWR-Images/Algae-Bloom/2023_10_14_RM_0007_Castaic_Lake_Algal_Bloom.jpg?mw=200&hash=CBA92E082E2C32D84DEC6CACB770E780)
Upper Castaic Lake reopened today to boating with a caution algal bloom advisory. DWR urges people to avoid physical contact with water at Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County until further notice due to the presence of toxic blue-green algae.
![One of the wells used to measures the water depth at specific agricultural wells in Colusa County on March 17, 2016.](/-/media/DWR-Images/Groundwater/KG_GW_well_measure_41966.jpg?mw=200&hash=0D30D1DADA259AB48A90A46D5B993629)
The Department of Water Resources today announced decisions for groundwater sustainability plans in 17 non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins in California.
Extreme weather events in California in 2023 highlight the need for more awareness of flood risks in California and now is the time for all Californians to prepare for possible flooding. That was the message from state and federal agencies gathered today to show how they are joining forces to protect communities from another potential wet winter.
Upper Castaic Lake closed today due to an elevated danger algal bloom advisory.
![The Feather River Bridge in Oroville, California. Photo taken October 2, 2023.](/-/media/DWR-Images/Oroville/dji_fly_20231002_112400_0026_1696282188146_photo.jpg?mw=200&hash=025F1E3BDFBEB246608CE5C290AABA45)
DWR today highlighted how the State and its federal and local partners are preparing for the new water year which started October 1 and the possibility of another wet season under strong El Niño conditions.
![Boaters launch from Castaic Lake Boat Launch Ramp at Castaic Lake, a reservoir formed by Castaic Dam on Castaic Creek, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of northwestern Los Angeles County, California. Photo taken May 11, 2023.](/-/media/DWR-Images/Lakes-and-Reservoirs/Castaic-Lake/2023_05_12_ZZ_0039_Castaic_Lake.jpg?mw=200&hash=B4A826EEC51F9330A132C62E147B2AF2)
Today, the Department of Water Resources urges people to avoid physical contact with water at Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae.
To help combat climate change and drought impacts on regional water supplies, the California Natural Resources Agency and Department of Water Resources have partnered with local water agencies to implement critical infrastructure upgrades that will improve water resilience and support environmental health in the Sacramento area.
![An engineering geologist with the California Department of Water Resources, measures groundwater levels at designated monitoring wells in Yolo County.](/-/media/DWR-Images/Groundwater/KG_well_monitoring_55133.jpg?mw=200&hash=34BD6D6B52D4465E6271F3FDD88FB31B)
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded $187 million to 32 groundwater subbasins through the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program.
![The California Department of Water Resources and Stockton East Water District host a press event with local officials in the Central Valley to highlight improvements to the Bellota Weir Modification project on the Calaveras River in San Joaquin County, California, as part of the Go Golden Initiative. Photo taken on September 6, 2023.](/-/media/DWR-Images/People/2023_09_06_FL_9539_Stockton_District.jpg?mw=200&hash=856A89063EB31C4ABAF4A1FBEEE9E5D4)
On Wednesday, Stockton East Water District and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) joined local and federal officials to highlight a $12.2 million project that will support groundwater recharge, water quality and habitat restoration project along the Calaveras River.