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Monitoring Stations in the Feather River Watershed Inform Statewide Water Supply

Every year, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) relies on data from monitoring stations strategically located across California to provide information that ...

Multi-benefit Levee Improvement Project Reduces Flood Danger Across Sacramento Region

DWR is working to reduce flood risks for more than a half million people in the Sacramento region as part of the first multi-benefit flood management and habita ...

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 ...

Warm Weather, Cold Water: How to Stay Safe this Summer on California’s Waterways

Summer has arrived, and that means it is time to go outdoors for some swimming, fishing, boating, or picnicking on the beach. Before you get in the water, let’s ...

$24.2 Million Awarded in Grant Funding for Water Desalination Projects

DWR announced $24.2 million in grant funding for desalination projects that will construct wells and facilities to increase water quality, supply, and infrastru ...

Explore and Discover Information about Groundwater with DWR Apps

Groundwater may be out of sight, but it doesn’t have to be out of mind. Groundwater provides 30 to 60 percent of the state’s water supply and is an important dr ...

The Power of Modeling: Preparing for the Future with Data from the Past

Rooted in math, science, and computer programming, models are an important tool in water management, allowing DWR staff to make informed decisions about water o ...

DWR Recognized for Leadership in Greenhouse Gas Reduction

As an energy consumer and producer DWR is actively implementing projects and strategies to utilize renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint.

DWR-Funded Project in Victorville Improves Flood Safety, Groundwater Recharge

State representatives and local San Bernardino County agencies recently celebrated the completion of the Stormwater Flood Reduction Project – a DWR-funded effor ...

Q/A: How studying carcasses gives insight into California salmon populations

When salmon spawn, it marks the end of their lifecycle. But it doesn’t mark the end of DWR’s salmon research. DWR studies the carcasses to learn about salmon po ...

Is Your Family Prepared for a Flood Disaster? Tips to help kids ’Be Flood Ready’

Preparing for a flood disaster starts at home. Disasters can happen everywhere, and every member of the family should be part of the planning, including young c ...

Meet Luna: DWR’s Four-Legged Resource for Protecting California’s Waterways

Her pointed ears, black and brown fur, and star-shaped badge may look like those of a California Highway Patrol K-9, but with a little digging (pun intended) yo ...

EcoRestore: 5 Years, Thousands of Acres of Restored Habitat

This spring marked the fifth anniversary of the California EcoRestore initiative, a coordinated effort across state agencies to deliver 30,000 acres of restored ...

How DWR Research is Improving Forecasting for California's Variable Climate

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 ...

Stream Gages Help Californians Better Understand Water Resources

Stream gages are critical for managing California’s water resources. The devices help with early flood warning and generate important data used by the Departmen ...

DWR Environmental Scientist Veronica Wunderlich Discusses Her Work with Reptiles and Amphibians

Veronica Wunderlich is a DWR senior environmental scientist with a focus in herpetology – the study of reptiles and amphibians. Veronica discusses how she got s ...

Floating Grebe Nests Receive Help From DWR

During the summer months, a unique bird makes its home in the waters around the Oroville-Thermalito Complex, with a little help from DWR. The Western and Clark’ ...

DWR, partner agencies, provide free water education resources for distance learning

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and its partners are providing learning resources to support water education while many California families are dealing ...

Beyond the Classroom: A Look at DWR’s Paid Student Assistant Program

Do you wish you could find hands-on, paid work experience while in school? DWR's Student Assistant Program offers on-the-job training to individuals enrolled in ...

Pyramid Dam Modernization Program Team Completes Spillways Investigations

As part of an effort to modernize Pyramid Dam located in Los Angeles County, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently completed assessments for the dam’ ...

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