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DWR released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report, and the data show that California achieved 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recha ...
DWR announced it must reduce the State Water Project allocation to 5 percent of requested supplies for 2022. DWR previously set the allocation at 15 percent but ...
In 1955, severe flooding killed 64 people and caused $200 million in property damage in Northern and Central California. In response, Governor Goodwin J. Knight ...
Before gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848, California was "virgin" land. As described by S.T. Harding in his 1960 "Water in California," there were no ...
The Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD's) responsibilities have been shaped by incidents at 3 dams. The facilities were not owned, managed, or built by DWR, but t ...
The California Water Action Plan sets our path toward sustainable water use and the ability to withstand changing climate conditions and droughts.
DWR continues operations to maintain critical functions while modifying the way we work in the face of the coronavirus to protect our staff.
California has the most variable weather conditions in the United States, often varying between extremes such as drought and flood. Our ability to forecast vari ...
The series of atmospheric river storms that brought record-breaking amounts of rain and snow this year has many Californians asking if our existing water infras ...
With the goals of zero accidents and claims, on time, within budget, and meeting quality objectives, DWR’s Collaborative Partnering Program is a vital tool for ...
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 ...
The Delta Conveyance Project, by adding intakes in the northern Delta and an earthquake resilient tunnel, provides some insurance against water supply disruptio ...
September is National Preparedness Month. This month serves as a reminder for all Californians to ensure they have a plan in place in the event of an emergency ...
California’s waterways offer plenty of recreation opportunities this summer, but it’s important to also remember that with warm water comes the potential for to ...
Boaters and recreationist can help combat the spread of a new invasive recently discovered in California waterways – the golden mussel.
The proposed Delta Conveyance Project would help ensure water supply reliability for the State Water Project in light of projected future changes in precipitati ...
In 2012, California became the first state in the nation to recognize “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate ...
Representatives from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will be on hand at the Career and Volunteer Expo at Humboldt University to discuss career opportuni ...
DWR announced hydropower generation has resumed at the Hyatt Powerplant at Oroville Dam in Butte County.
