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Water Plan Update 2018: A Framework for a Water Resilient California

Water plays an essential role in the daily lives of Californians, requiring careful management of our water resources.

Clean, Reliable Water: How to Get a Seat at the Table for Groundwater Planning

Healthy communities need clean, reliable water supplies. That is why your thoughts, and ideas need to be shared with local water agencies as they create plans t ...

How to Build the Ultimate Emergency Preparedness Kit

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 ...

DWR Calls for Increased Collaboration in Climate Change Fight With “Moving to Action” Plan

To adapt to intensifying extremes, federal, state, and local governments must be proactive in analyzing how climate change may impact California’s natural resou ...

Q/A: Atmospheric Rivers and Their Impact on California's Reservoirs

“Pineapple Express” or “Atmospheric River” are terms you may hear often. But what do they mean, really? DWR Climate Change Program Section Chief, Elissa Lynn, ...

DWR Wins Outstanding Project and Leader Awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers

The Oroville Dam Spillways Reconstruction Project and Department of Water Resources State Water Project Deputy Director Ted Craddock, were recognized by the Ame ...

DWR Enters ‘Whale’s Belly’ to Combat Climate Change, Protect Water Deliveries

A marshy tract known as Sherman Island is one of the most sensitive and geographically important locations for water conveyance in California. On May 11, DWR be ...

To Support Saving Water, State Offers Free Leak Detection Surveys to Small Water Systems

As California is gripped by a third year of dry conditions, sustainably managing our water systems and conserving water is more important than ever. According t ...

Through Challenges of Drought, Locally Led Solutions for Groundwater Sustainability Are Advancing

California’s groundwater basins are a critical part of the state’s water supply for millions of people. Small communities rely on it, individual homes rely on ...

DWR Director Emphasizes Science-Based Approach to Addressing Climate Change

DWR Director Karla Nemeth told a global audience of water experts and policymakers Thursday that the department has embraced a science-based approach to withsta ...

AB 1755 Implementation Progress Report Released

DWR and coordinating partner agencies released a progress report on the implementation of Assembly Bill 1755, the Open and Transparent Water Data Act.

DWR Begins Scheduled Removal of West False River Emergency Drought Salinity Barrier

This week, DWR began construction to remove the emergency drought salinity barrier from the West False River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, fulfilling the ...

DWR Uses Kern River Intertie to Redirect Flood Water from Tulare Lake

DWR is using a unique piece of State Water Project SWP infrastructure for the first time since 2006 to reduce the amount of flood waters going into Tulare Lake ...

DWR Completes Scheduled Removal of West False River Emergency Drought Salinity Barrier

DWR has completed the removal of a drought salinity barrier from the West False River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

In Memoriam of Jonas Minton

Jonas Minton, who served Californians for decades as a member of the DWR team and Deputy Director, passed away this week at the age of 73.

DWR, State Agencies Host Workshops to Help Small, Rural Areas With Ongoing Drought

As California’s severe drought worsens, DWR and State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) are taking action to help small and rural communities.

Why Modernizing Infrastructure Will Benefit Our Future Water Supply

The State Water Project (SWP) moves life-sustaining water across the state for 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland. It supplies families, busi ...

How The Delta Conveyance Project Would Make California’s Water Supply More Resilient Against Earthquakes

The Delta Conveyance Project, by adding intakes in the northern Delta and an earthquake resilient tunnel, provides some insurance against water supply disruptio ...

Lake Oroville Operations Update -- January 30, 2024

Ahead of forecasted winter storms this week, DWR began increasing water releases to the Feather River today from the Oroville-Thermalito Complex.

Using Science to Protect and Track Salmon and Steelhead

Department of Water Resources (DWR) scientists wanted to understand why high numbers of Chinook salmon and steelhead were migrating and collected at the State W ...

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