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Lake Oroville’s New Loafer Point Boat Ramps Bring Improved Access

Lake Oroville, the State Water Project’s largest reservoir, reached full capacity this spring for the first time since 2019 and recreational boaters, paddlers a ...

Lake Perris Algal Bloom Advisory Increases to Warning: Public Urged to Avoid Water Contact

DWR urges the public to avoid contact with water at Lake Perris in Riverside County until further notice due to blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).

Lake Perris Algal Bloom Advisory Reduces to Caution: Moreno Beach Reopens to the Public

DWR removed a danger advisory that had been in effect since May 17 at Moreno Beach at Lake Perris in Riverside County.

Lake Perris Algal Bloom Warning Advisory Removed: Swimming is Permitted

DWR removed a warning advisory that had been in effect since June 10 at Lake Perris in Riverside County.

Lake Perris C.A.S.T. for Kids - September 2019

This C.A.S.T. for Kids event is designed to provide children with disabilities, ages 7 – 17, the opportunity to enjoy a quality outdoor recreational experience ...

Lake Perris Trail Opens as Reservoir Nears Full Capacity

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) completed a major riparian restoration project and opened three miles of a multi-use trail near the east end ...

Lakes Along State Water Project Offer Unique Camping Experiences

It’s never too early to start planning your summer vacations! From north to south, the SWP offers several unique camping venues such as floating campsites, hor ...

Lakeside Access Road to Close at Oroville Dam

Rising reservoir levels at Lake Oroville will require the closure of the newly constructed Lakeside Access Road and it will not reopen until water levels drop b ...

Land & Water Use

We conduct surveys of agricultural, urban, and environmental land uses; collect weather and other data required to make crop and landscape water-use estimates; ...

Land Use

Since 1950, we have conducted more than 250 land-use surveys of all or parts of California's 58 counties. Previous land-use surveys were recorded on U.S. Geolog ...

Landscape Area Measurement Study Meeting

At this meeting DWR will briefly review the purpose and products of the study, discuss how water suppliers use the data, outline data review checklists for supp ...

Landscape Stakeholder Advisory Group

A meeting open to the public for discussion and formulation of suggestions to improve water use efficiency in urban landscapes

Late December Storms Not Enough to Offset California's Dry Fall

DWR conducted the first Phillips Station snow survey of the season. The manual survey recorded 30.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 10.5 inc ...

Late January Storms Bring Needed Precipitation but Snowpack Remains Below Average

DWR conducted the second manual snow survey of 2020 at Phillips Station on January 30.

Latest Snow Survey Finds Water-Rich Snowpack

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the third Phillips Station snow survey of 2019.

LEBLS Project Shows Early Signs of Success for Juvenile Salmon

Since the 1950s, California’s salmon populations have dwindled due to lost habitat from a combination of factors, including human-made barriers such as dams, al ...

Legislative Session Brings New State Laws on Water and Climate Change for 2021

California’s 2020 legislative session came to an end Sept. 30 with several new bills signed into law that will impact water operations and the Department of Wat ...

Lessons From the Past Can Help Us Improve Dam Safety

On May 31, we commemorate National Dam Safety Awareness Day, a day to reflect on lessons learned from past dam incidents and to persevere in our core commitment ...

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