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Science

We utilize a wide range of applied science specialties to develop solutions to the complexities of sustainable water management in California, including chemist ...

Searsville Watershed Restoration Project

DWR is the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lead agency for the Searsville Watershed Restoration Project which will be implemented by Stanford Univer ...

Seasonal Application Efficiency

DWR and the University of California, Davis have developed the California Seasonal Application Efficiency Program to assess how efficiently irrigation water is ...

Seasonal Maps Provide Snapshot of State Groundwater Levels

Groundwater is an important resource for Californians because rain and snowfall levels can vary dramatically from year to year. Groundwater provides 40 percent ...

Second Snow Survey of the Year Shows Modest Improvement for Snowpack, Conditions Remain Below Average

DWR conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station.

Second Snow Survey Reflects Boost from Atmospheric Rivers

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station.

Secretary Crowfoot: Reactivating Natural Floodplains in Central Valley is a Win-Win

At his inaugural Speaker Series on July 15, California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot led a discussion on restoring local wildlife species and ha ...

Security and Emergency Management Program

The Security and Emergency Management Program (SEMP) provides guidance to all Divisions and groups within DWR as well as with outside stakeholders to prepare fo ...

Seismic Work Underway on Castaic Dam’s Tower Access Bridge

DWR began construction on Castaic Dam’s tower access bridge in Los Angeles County to reduce seismic risks during a major earthquake.

Senate Bill 72 Bolsters California Water Plan and Advances Long-Term Water Supply Goals

In 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom released California’s Water Supply Strategy, outlining necessary actions for the state to adapt to a hotter, drier future where t ...

September Delta Conveyance Update

Throughout September, DWR continued to prepare for the environmental review of a single tunnel solution to modernize State Water Project infrastructure.

Series of December Storms Provides Good Start to Sierra Snowpack

DWR conducted the first manual snow survey of 2020 at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 33.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent (SWE) o ...

SGMA Assistance Workshops - April 2018

You are invited to attend DWR hosted workshops to discuss Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) implementation efforts, DWR planning and technical assis ...

SGMA Tribal Advisory Group Meeting

Meeting objectives include updates on Sustainable Groundwater Management Program, and Tribal Updates in regional GSA engagement and GSP development

SGMA Watershed Coordinator Grant Program Workshops

The Department of Conservation will host two workshops to answer potential applicants’ questions about the SGMA Watershed Coordinator Program application.

Sherman Island Fish Screen Evaluation Project

Fish screens help protect endangered fish species that may be harmed or stressed in the water delivery process. We use fish screens in several locations through ...

Silverwood Lake Algal Bloom Advisory Removed

DWR has removed a caution advisory that had been in effect since October 26 at Silverwood Lake’s Cleghorn Beach in San Bernardino County. DWR urges all recreati ...

Silverwood Lake Algal Bloom at Danger Level

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) urges people to avoid physical contact with the water at Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County until further notice a ...

Silverwood Lake Algal Bloom at Warning Level

DWR is urging the public to avoid contact with water at Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County until further notice due to blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).

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