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Water Shortage Contingency Plan Template Development for Small Water Suppliers

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in collaboration with the State Water Board, is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings to inform the devel ...

Water Shortage Contingency Plan Template Input Workshop for Schools with a Water System

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in collaboration with the State Water Board, is hosting a workshop to solicit participants input on the Wate ...

Water Shortage Contingency Plan Template Input Workshop for Small Water Systems

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in collaboration with the State Water Board, is hosting a workshop to solicit participants input on the Wate ...

Water Storage & Supply

On average, California receives about 200 million acre-feet of water per year in the form of rain and snow. However, we rarely experience an average year. Calif ...

Water Supply Allocation Increases Slightly for State Water Contractors

DWR today increased the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2018 to 35 percent – up slightly from the 30 percent allocation announced in April.

Water Supply Contract Extension

The State of California entered into long-term water supply contracts (Contracts) with water agencies in the 1960s. Under the contract terms, the Department of ...

Water Transfers

Water transfers between willing sellers and willing buyers can help stretch California's water supplies in dry times and move water to places of critical need. ...

Water Use Efficiency

Efficient water use and management is critical for all California residents, agencies, and businesses. As our population increases and the climate changes, we m ...

Water Wednesday - Flow with the Slow: Groundwater

Usually out-of-sight and often out-of-mind, groundwater is an important source of water for millions of Californians. Join DWR Engineering Geologist Kyle Hardag ...

Water Wednesday: Urban Streams Restoration Program

Restoring urban creeks benefits both people and wildlife. Join Urban Streams Restoration Program Lead Esther Tracy for a virtual visit to some restored creeks a ...

Water Wednesdays -- Our Summer Water Sources: Reservoirs

Summer is a great time to swim and grow food, but how do we get water when there is no rain? Join Tracy Pettit-Polhemus, Chief of the Water Management Branch, a ...

Water Wednesdays -- Our Summer Water Sources: Snowpack

Join Sean De Guzman, chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section, to learn about the critical role that our Sierra snowpack plays in supply ...

Water Wednesdays: A Herp for Every Season

Lizards, and snakes, and frogs, oh my! Join DWR scientist Veronica Wunderlich on a four-season tour of the Delta. Learn about some of the crawly creatures you c ...

Water Wednesdays: California's Super Salmon -- The End of the Journey Brings Life Anew

Water Wednesdays return with a look at the fascinating life cycle of California salmon!

Water Wednesdays: California’s Super Salmon: The Journey Begins

Have you ever wondered what life is like for a baby salmon? Join DWR scientist Chris Cook to learn about the beginning of the fascinating journey for the millio ...

Water Wednesdays: Careers in Water Resources - First Year Apprentice Program

Join Lisa Macedo, first year apprentice, as she describes her experiences in DWR's apprenticeship program.

Water Wednesdays: Careers in Water Resources Moving Water Throughout the State

Join Devinder Dhillon, as he discusses his path from high school student to DWR student employee to senior engineer, working on the State Water Project.

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