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California Water Plan

The California Water Plan (PDF) is the State's strategic plan for sustainably managing and developing water resources for current and future generations. Requir ...

State Water Project Allocation Increases Following Recent Storms in Northern California

Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

DWR and River Partners Work Together to protect communities from flooding and provide benefits to endangered species

As climate extremes continue to challenge water management, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is working with partners across the state to impl ...

California Water Plan 2023: Navigating Climate Challenges with Equity and Resilience

From severe, multi-year droughts to sudden flooding, California is experiencing the impacts of the intensifying climate crisis. To better prepare and plan for a ...

Snow Surveying with DWR’s Sean de Guzman

Sean de Guzman is the manager of the Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting section. We sat down with him to get his take on DWR’s annual snow surveys and ho ...

State Water Project Increases Planned Water Deliveries Following Recent Storms

Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that recent storms have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation foreca ...

DWR Seeks Public Comment on Draft California’s Groundwater – Update 2020: Publication Provides Communities With Information About Their Groundwater

DWR released the draft California’s Groundwater – Update 2020, containing information on the condition of the state’s groundwater, which is especially important ...

Agriculture Water Use Efficiency

This grant program funded agricultural water use efficiency projects. There are no open solicitations at this time. Total available Proposition 1 funding for th ...

California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water is Flowing throughout the State, Critical to Managing Water Supplies

Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through ...

Water Resource Management Strategies

The California Water Plan provides a broad set of resource management strategies (RMSs) that can help local agencies and governments manage their water and rela ...

Warm Weather, Cold Water: How to Stay Safe this Summer on California’s Waterways

Summer has arrived, and that means it is time to go outdoors for some swimming, fishing, boating, or picnicking on the beach. Before you get in the water, let’s ...

$14 Million Awarded in Grant Funding for Water Desalination Projects

DWR announced more than $14 million in grant funding for projects that increase water quality, supply, and infrastructure in California communities.

$24.2 Million Awarded in Grant Funding for Water Desalination Projects

DWR announced $24.2 million in grant funding for desalination projects that will construct wells and facilities to increase water quality, supply, and infrastru ...

State Water Project Modernization Highlights - 2019

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is moving forward with the modernization of State Water Project (SWP) facilities across the state to reduce seismic and ...

Video: DWR Director Gianelli’s Legacy to the State Water Project

Known as an engineering expert, water community leader, and champion of the State Water Project (SWP), former DWR Director William Gianelli served as DWRs third ...

DWR Pilots Water Education Program for Delta Middle School Students

Earlier this year, scientists from Department of Water Resources (DWR) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) took a break from their daily monitoring and r ...

Stay Away from Harmful Algal Blooms in California Waterways

California’s lakes, rivers, and streams are a great place to cool down as the temperatures heat up. However, as the warmer weather approaches, so does algal blo ...

DWR Provides Free, Fun Water Education Materials

Looking for fun and free activities to do with your kids at home? Check out the Department of Water Resources (DWR) education materials webpage for free educati ...

DWR, partner agencies, provide free water education resources for distance learning

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and its partners are providing learning resources to support water education while many California families are dealing ...

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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