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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tribal Water Summit Climate Conversations

The Climate Conversations video debuted at the Tribal Water Summit on April 5, 2018.

VIDEO: Redirecting Water From Intense Storms to Recharge Groundwater Basins Helps Protect Life, Property

Governor Newsom’s March 10 Executive Order makes it easier to capture water from storms to recharge groundwater supplies and replenish depleted groundwater basi ...

Winter Storms Allow State Water Project to Move and Store Additional Water

The series of storms that have hit California since the beginning of the year is translating to additional water for millions of Californians.

Water Safety Month: Stay Safe When Recreating Along the State Water Project

The State Water Project’s (SWP) reservoirs located throughout California kick off this summer with high water levels. When recreating at SWP facilities, you sho ...

Video: Capturing Water from Storms to Replenish Groundwater

DWR is committed to expediting groundwater recharge; like this project in Dunnigan, Yolo County, which is providing multiple benefits, including capturing exces ...

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 ...

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 ...

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