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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 ...

The State Water Project - Beyond the Tap

The State Water Project was developed in the 1960s to support the California economy.

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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Thousands come out to 25th Oroville Salmon Festival for fun, education

The celebration of the return of fall-run Chinook salmon from the ocean to the Feather River marked a milestone Sept. 28 as thousands of visitors and residents ...

Three DWR Engineers Recognized by ASCE for Engineering Work

The Sacramento Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) honored three DWR employees with individual awards for 2018: principal engineer Maurice ...

Three Projects Recommended for $36.6 Million in Funding

DWR has released the draft funding awards for the Proposition 84 San Joaquin River Water Quality Grants. Three projects are recommended for funding to receive a ...

Through Challenges of Drought, Locally Led Solutions for Groundwater Sustainability Are Advancing

California’s groundwater basins are a critical part of the state’s water supply for millions of people. Small communities rely on it, individual homes rely on ...

Tide's End Multibenefit Restoration Project

The Tide's End Multibenefit Restoration Project in Yolo County will convert the site from agriculture, managed marsh, and seasonal wetlands to agriculture, tida ...

Tips to Stay Safe During Winter Storms, Flooding

DWR urges Californians to stay safe and vigilant as we continue to experience the impacts from storms and flooding.

To Support Saving Water, State Offers Free Leak Detection Surveys to Small Water Systems

As California is gripped by a third year of dry conditions, sustainably managing our water systems and conserving water is more important than ever. According t ...

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