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Department of Water Resources Approves Delta Conveyance Project

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today approved the Delta Conveyance Project, a modernization of the infrastructure system that delivers water to million ...

DWR Announces Increase to Anticipated State Water Project Allocation for 2024

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced an increase in the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2024.

Forecasted State Water Project Water Supply Allocation Doubles Following February Storms

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced a second increase in the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2024.

New Operating Permit Issued for California’s State Water Project to Preserve Water Supply While Protecting Endangered Species

Addressing the dual challenges of climate change impacts and endangered species protections, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has received a n ...

State Water Project Increases Projected Water Supply Allocation

DWR announced a further increase in the State Water Project water supply allocation forecast for 2024.

State Water Project Advances Efforts to Prepare for Future Droughts Amid a Changing Climate

DWR finalized its first comprehensive, public-facing Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project as part of an expanded effort to prepare for future drou ...

California and Tribal Partners Secure Critical Water Supply to Support Native American Farmers

Working together to support local Tribal farmers, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe have expedited two water tr ...

New Report Highlights the Delta Conveyance Project as the Single Most Effective Action for a Sustainable Water Future for California

A new report released today by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) examines how a combination of strategies, most importantly the Delta Conveyance Project, ...

State Water Project Increases Allocation Forecast for Millions of Californians

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

State Delivers $15 Million To Support Tribal Water Infrastructure Projects

DWR and the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority celebrate the signing of a funding agreement that provides $15 million in direct financial assistance to Tribal ...

California Invests in Desalination Projects and Research to Help Diversify Local Water Supplies for Communities

With California adapting to intense shifts between extreme wet and dry weather, DWR announced three projects that will receive support from DWR’s Water Desalina ...

DWR Launches Public Comment Period for LandFlex Program to Protect Drinking Water Supplies

In drought-stricken communities, drinking water wells are going dry because groundwater is being pumped faster than it can be replenished. To further protect cl ...

DWR Partners With Zone 7 Water Agency to Improve Water Quality for Communities in the Bay Area

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 ...

DWR Announces Initial State Water Project Allocation for 2026

Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an initial State Water Project (SWP) allocation of 10 percent of requested supplies for the new water y ...

DWR Prepares California Water System for Next ‘Big One’

Earthquakes are a fact of life in California. Every Californian learns at an early age how to prepare for an earthquake: drop and cover, protect your head, and ...

Meet Luna: DWR’s Four-Legged Resource for Protecting California’s Waterways

Her pointed ears, black and brown fur, and star-shaped badge may look like those of a California Highway Patrol K-9, but with a little digging (pun intended) yo ...

DWR Enters ‘Whale’s Belly’ to Combat Climate Change, Protect Water Deliveries

A marshy tract known as Sherman Island is one of the most sensitive and geographically important locations for water conveyance in California. On May 11, DWR be ...

Why Modernizing Infrastructure Will Benefit Our Future Water Supply

The State Water Project (SWP) moves life-sustaining water across the state for 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland. It supplies families, busi ...

How The Delta Conveyance Project Would Make California’s Water Supply More Resilient Against Earthquakes

The Delta Conveyance Project, by adding intakes in the northern Delta and an earthquake resilient tunnel, provides some insurance against water supply disruptio ...

State Water Project Drives California's Economy

The California State Water Project is the backbone of California water infrastructure – delivering water supply, protecting against floods, generating clean hyd ...

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