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Technical Assistance

We provide technical guidance and assistance resources to local and regional organizations through 4 strategically located regional offices. The breadth of expe ...

Technical Assistance

We provide technical guidance and assistance resources to local and regional organizations through 4 strategically located regional offices. The breadth of expe ...

Temporary Emergency Power Generators Used for First Time to Support Statewide Energy Grid During Heat Wave

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) requested the activation of temporary emergency power generators deployed by the Department of Water Resources ...

Temporary Power Generators Now Online to Support California's Electricity Grid

Four temporary mobile emergency power generating units totaling 120 megawatts (MW) deployed by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) are online and ready to s ...

Testing Underway for Pilot Project to Return Endangered Salmon to Their Historic Habitat

State and federal biologists and engineers, in partnership with the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, have begun testing an experimental system in Shasta Reservoir that cou ...

The California Water System

California’s economy and culture have always been shaped by the abundance or scarcity of water. The Golden State’s economy, agricultural production, and populat ...

The Delta

The picturesque Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is the hub of California’s water supply, supplying fresh water to two-thirds of the state’s population and millions ...

The Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority's Role in Assisting DWR

On May 2, 2019 the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that it will pursue a new environmental review and planning process for modernized water convey ...

The Delta Conveyance Project is Key to Modernizing the State Water Project and Delivering Water to Millions of Californians

When two of every three Californians pay their water bills each month, they pay for reservoirs and aqueducts that were designed for them a half century ago.

The Many Faces of Flooding in California

Flooding is a major issue across California – every county has experienced a federally declared flood disaster in the past 20 years. To help Californians stay p ...

The Power of Modeling: Preparing for the Future with Data from the Past

Rooted in math, science, and computer programming, models are an important tool in water management, allowing DWR staff to make informed decisions about water o ...

There and Back Again: A Journey into Desolation Wilderness

On September 16, 2026, a fellowship made from the California Department of Water Resources’ Division of Flood Operations and GEI environmental consultants embar ...

Third Phillips Station Snow Survey of 2019 - Facebook Live

DWR will conduct the third snow survey media availability of the season. Join DWR staff via Facebook Live as they measure water content in the snowpack, a key i ...

Third Phillips Station Snow Survey of 2020

On February 27, 2020, DWR will conduct the third Phillips Station snow survey of the season. Join DWR staff via Facebook Live as they measure water content in t ...

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