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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 Deliver Much-Needed Snowpack and Water Supply for California

Series of atmospheric rivers provided significant snowpack gains, boosted water supply statewide

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 ...

Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

For the first time in 100 years, tidal waters are flowing to 3,400 acres of restored habitat that will support fish and wildlife species and provide new flood c ...

Levee Inspections

We annually inspect the State-federal portions of the flood management system within California's Central Valley.

Levee Repairs

We maintain levees and access roads under our jurisdiction through our Levee Repairs Program. We support Local Maintaining Agencies (LMAs) to reduce flood risks ...

Library

We have a vast collection of media, informational, and interactive materials available for public enjoyment and use. Many of our publications can be ordered for ...

Listening Sessions to Develop Drinking Water Well Principles and Strategies (1)

As part of the April 21, 2021 Executive Drought Proclamation, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in coordination with the State Water Resources ...

Listening Sessions to Develop Drinking Water Well Principles and Strategies (2)

As part of the April 21, 2021 Executive Drought Proclamation, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in coordination with the State Water Resources ...

Listening Sessions to Develop Drinking Water Well Principles and Strategies (3)

As part of the April 21, 2021 Executive Drought Proclamation, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in coordination with the State Water Resources ...

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