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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 ...

Lake Oroville Community Update - October 25, 2019

Oroville Community Update for October 25, 2019

Operation smelt recovery: Protecting endangered fish in the Delta

About seven miles north of Rio Vista in Yolo County, DWR’s Sentinel research vessel gently approaches the underwater cages.

Why Delta Conveyance

Rain and snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada flows through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta and supplies drinking water—through the State Water Project (SWP)—to ...

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 ...

Mendonca Dairy Restoration Project to Provide Protection for Fish, Wildlife

One of the oldest and most common practices for improving native fish habitat is planting trees on the banks of rivers and streams. That is why DWR has teamed u ...

DWR's Climate Change Science Leadership Highlighted in Fourth Assessment Brochure

Ever since Deputy Director Robert Potter testified on climate change to a Congressional subcommittee in 1988, DWR has been a leading voice in addressing this th ...

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 ...

How Sheds Help Ensure Healthy Water Quality for Millions of Californians

You may have noticed them on trips down the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, small buildings, just 10 feet by 12 feet, sticking up out of the water. These building ...

Delta Conveyance Project August Update

View the Delta Conveyance Project update for August 2020.

Lake Oroville Community Update - February 14, 2020

Lake Oroville Community Update for February 14, 2020.

Black History Month: Celebrating African American Achievements at DWR

For 44 years, the month of February has been dedicated to the recognition and celebration of tremendous achievements of African Americans, and a time for honori ...

DWR Honors Apprenticeship Program’s Newest Graduates

Eighteen apprentices are well on their way to jumpstarting their professional careers after completing the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Apprenticeship P ...

Seasonal Maps Provide Snapshot of State Groundwater Levels

Groundwater is an important resource for Californians because rain and snowfall levels can vary dramatically from year to year. Groundwater provides 40 percent ...

DWR Celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month

It’s estimated that the California Gold Rush brought close to 300,000 people from all over the world to our state in the mid-19th century. Among them, were some ...

A Summer of (Eco)Restoration

From June 23 to July 14, 2022, DWR and partners celebrated four multi-benefit restoration projects taking place in California’s Central Valley including the Sac ...

DWR Recognizes Climate Leaders for Innovative Work Supporting Water Management

DWR recently announced its Climate Science Service Awards at the 14th annual Winter Outlook Workshop in San Diego on November 14.

Final Sustainable Groundwater Grant Awards Announced

DWR today announced awarding $85.8 million in grants for groundwater sustainability projects that directly benefit severely disadvantaged communities.

Private sector partnership underlines DWR Flyway Farms restoration project

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) completed construction on a 350-acre tidal restoration project at Yolo Flyway Farms on the northwestern edge of the Sacr ...

Flood After Fire: Know Your Risk

The wildfires of 2017 have charred hillsides across the state leaving communities downslope vulnerable to catastrophic mud and debris flows.

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