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DWR Advances Groundbreaking Climate-Resilient Flood Mapping Through FEMA Partnership

A groundbreaking flood mapping study completed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) shows that climate extremes will significantly increase maj ...

DWR Allocates Funds for Delta-Mendota Canal Repairs

DWR signed an agreement to award $3.3 million in funding to the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority to repair segments of the Delta-Mendota Canal (DMC) i ...

DWR and CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department Launch Fuel Reduction Projects to Reduce Wildfire Threats Around Lake Oroville

DWR and CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department have jointly launched three major fuel reduction projects designed to reduce wildfire threat and bolster forest he ...

DWR and California State Parks Offer Free Day Use and Boat Launching at Oroville SRA on Select Days This Summer

DWR and California State Parks announced free day use and boat launching at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area on select days each month this summer.

DWR and CDFW Release Fish Into the Wild

Oroville’s Feather River Fish Hatchery (FRFH) released over 11.3 million young Chinook salmon smolts into the waters of the Feather River, San Pablo Bay, and Sa ...

DWR and LADWP Partnership Helps Bridge the Gap Between Resources and Underserved Communities

As California welcomes the start of a new water year, the Department of Water Resources joined local officials and the Los Angeles Department of Power and Water ...

DWR and Napa County Partner to Bring More Stream Gages Online, Providing Critical Information for World-Renowned Wine Region

In a region known for its vineyards, scenic hills, and delicate ecosystems, accurate and timely data of Napa County’s streams is more than just a technical asse ...

DWR and Partners Experiment with Soft Release Method to Improve Delta Smelt Survival

After seeing some positive results with releasing hatchery-raised Delta smelt into the wild in 2022, DWR and partners are now experimenting with hard and soft ...

DWR and Partners Promote California’s Hidden Water Resource During Groundwater Awareness Week 2023

DWR today kicked off National Groundwater Awareness Week 2023 with an engaging educational event held at the California Natural Resources Agency headquarters in ...

DWR and Reclamation take steps to improve salmon habitat restoration project on Yolo Bypass

The California Department of Water Resources and federal Bureau of Reclamation took steps toward improving fish passage and rearing habitat in the Yolo Bypass t ...

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 ...

DWR and State Water Board Release Primer on 2018 Water Conservation and Drought Planning Legislation

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) have released a final version of their summary do ...

DWR and State Water Resources Control Board Host SGMA Workshops

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) are hosting educational workshops in January to assist local Groundw ...

DWR Announces $37 Million in Awards for Water Resilience Projects within the Los Angeles Area

As part of an ongoing effort to address California’s critical water needs and build regional self-reliance in the face of a changing climate, the Department of ...

DWR Announces $6 Million to Support Desalination Projects

As California faces a hotter, drier future and ongoing extreme drought conditions, DWR is offering $6 million in financial assistance to support desalination pr ...

DWR Announces $83.9 Million in Grants for Local and Regional Water Resilience Projects

To continue California’s progress toward establishing a more climate resilient future, today DWR awarded $83.9 million in grants to communities in the Sacrament ...

DWR Announces Climate Science Service Awards

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) presented its Climate Science Service Awards at a workshop this week sponsored by DWR and the Scripps Institution of Oce ...

DWR Announces Draft Basin Prioritization under SGMA for 57 Modified Basins

DWR announced draft basin prioritization for 57 groundwater basins recently affected by basin boundary changes under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act ...

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.

DWR Announces Initial State Water Project Allocation for 2025

DWR announced an initial State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast of five percent of requested supplies for 2025. The SWP provides water to 29 public water ...

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