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Testing Underway for Pilot Project to Return Endangered Salmon to Their Historic Habitat

State and federal biologists and engineers, in partnership with the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, have begun testing an experimental system in Shasta Reservoir that cou ...

The California Water System

California’s economy and culture have always been shaped by the abundance or scarcity of water. The Golden State’s economy, agricultural production, and populat ...

The Delta

The picturesque Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is the hub of California’s water supply, supplying fresh water to two-thirds of the state’s population and millions ...

The Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority's Role in Assisting DWR

On May 2, 2019 the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that it will pursue a new environmental review and planning process for modernized water convey ...

The Many Faces of Flooding in California

Flooding is a major issue across California – every county has experienced a federally declared flood disaster in the past 20 years. To help Californians stay p ...

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 ...

Third Phillips Station Snow Survey of 2019 - Facebook Live

DWR will conduct the third snow survey media availability of the season. Join DWR staff via Facebook Live as they measure water content in the snowpack, a key i ...

Third Phillips Station Snow Survey of 2020

On February 27, 2020, DWR will conduct the third Phillips Station snow survey of the season. Join DWR staff via Facebook Live as they measure water content in t ...

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Thousands come out to 25th Oroville Salmon Festival for fun, education

The celebration of the return of fall-run Chinook salmon from the ocean to the Feather River marked a milestone Sept. 28 as thousands of visitors and residents ...

Three DWR Engineers Recognized by ASCE for Engineering Work

The Sacramento Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) honored three DWR employees with individual awards for 2018: principal engineer Maurice ...

Three Projects Recommended for $36.6 Million in Funding

DWR has released the draft funding awards for the Proposition 84 San Joaquin River Water Quality Grants. Three projects are recommended for funding to receive a ...

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 ...

Tips to Stay Safe During Winter Storms, Flooding

DWR urges Californians to stay safe and vigilant as we continue to experience the impacts from storms and flooding.

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 ...

Torres Martinez Wetlands

The Torres Martinez Wetlands (RHB) Project is one of three that was awarded a Proposition 84 grant from DWR’s Salton Sea Financial Assistance Program (FAP). The ...

Training: National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Basics

Training: National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Basics

Training: National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Basics

Training Opportunity: National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Basics

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