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Alamo Powerplant

The Alamo Powerplant was constructed between 1982 and 1985 as part of the South State Water Project (SWP). The facility is located on the East Branch of the SWP ...

Algal Bloom Advisory Removed for Pyramid and Castaic Lakes

DWR removed a caution advisory that had been in effect since August 18 at Pyramid Lake and since October 12 at Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County.

Algal Bloom at Warning Level at Silverwood Lake

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is urging the public to avoid contact with water at Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County until further notice due to ...

Algal Bloom Danger Advisory at Quail Lake

DWR urges people to avoid physical contact with water at Quail Lake in Los Angeles County until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae. People s ...

Algal Bloom Increases to Warning Level at Pyramid Lake

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is urging the public to avoid contact with water at Pyramid Lake in Los Angeles County until further notice due to blue- ...

Algal Bloom Season Begins on California's Lakes

DWR urges swimmers and boaters to take the necessary precautions and stay away from algae. While some algae are harmless, certain types can produce toxins that ...

Algal Blooms

Blue-green algae are a natural part of the ecosystem. Algae can “bloom” or grow rapidly under ideal conditions, which include warm water temperature, calm condi ...

Alliance for Water Efficiency Webinar

A webinar on outdoor water use will be presented by the Alliance for Water Efficiency on Tuesday, June 26. It will focus on improving stormwater management by u ...

Alteration of Bravo Lake Reservoir Dam State Dam 713

The Department of Water Resources’ Division of Safety of Dams has published a Notice of Determination for the alteration of Bravo Lake Reservoir Dam, State Dam ...

Alternative Water Supplies

Traditionally, California’s water supply comes from surface water (rivers and lakes) and from groundwater. But increasingly, we are looking to other sources for ...

Amid Climate-Driven Extremes in Weather, California Highlights the Importance of Preparing for Flooding, Even During Historic Drought

DWR today commemorated the start of Flood Preparedness Week, which runs October 22 through October 30, by encouraging residents to prepare for flood season.

Amid COVID-19, Essential Work Continues with Commitment to Public Engagement and Transparency

The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to protect public health and safety. For the Department of Water Resources (DWR), this means continuing essential fun ...

Amid Drought Conditions, DWR Provides Support to Communities Throughout the Central Valley

California and much of the Western United States is in the midst of an unprecedented drought intensified by climate change. The Department of Water Resources (D ...

An American Icon Finds a Safe Home at Lake Oroville

It has been an active spring for bald eagles nesting in and around Lake Oroville and the Oroville Wildlife Area near the Feather River.

Analysis: Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs

DWR released a benefit-cost analysis for the Delta Conveyance Project that finds the infrastructure modernization project would create billions of dollars in be ...

Announcement of DWR and LADWP Filing With FERC

On January 30, 2020, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) filed with the Federal Energy ...

Announcement of DWR's Filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of a Final Application for New License for Devil Canyon Project Relicensing, FERC Project No. 14797

On November 20, 2019, DWR filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a Final Application for a New License Major Project – Existing Dam (FLA) fo ...

Annual & Application Dam Fees

Since 2003, DSOD has been funded entirely from the combination of dam application and annual fees. Senate Bill 1049 2003 (Chapter 741, Statutes of 2003) set for ...

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