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Just West of I-5, a Glimpse of the Future of Water Management

Driving along Interstate 5 south of Sacramento, you wouldn’t notice anything unique about the land stretched out beyond your car window. But hidden between Inte ...

Partnership Shares Science to Find Fish, Water Solutions

This month six California and federal agencies representing water management, fish, and wildlife, along with the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors, signed ...

Public Meeting for State Water Project Contract Amendment for California WaterFix

A public meeting to discuss the SWP Water Supply Contract Amendment for Water Management and California WaterFix is set for May 20, 2019.

DWR Releases Draft California Water Plan Update 2018 For Public Review

DWR released the Public Review Draft of the California Water Plan Update 2018. The revised plan outlines a path for new or modernized infrastructure, restored e ...

2020 Statewide Virtual Summit: Ensuring Equitable Engagement in Regional Water Planning (Day 1)

As a follow up to the Spring Tribal Regional Water Management Series, the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority and the Local Government Commission are hosting ...

2020 Statewide Virtual Summit: Ensuring Equitable Engagement in Regional Water Planning (Day 3)

As a follow up to the Spring Tribal Regional Water Management Series, the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority and the Local Government Commission are hosting ...

2020 Statewide Virtual Summit: Ensuring Equitable Engagement in Regional Water Planning (Day 2)

As a follow up to the Spring Tribal Regional Water Management Series, the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority and the Local Government Commission are hosting ...

Department of Water Resources Announces New Climate Team Advancing Climate, Equity, and Science

As part of its ongoing commitment to address climate change, DWR has formed a new executive team that will provide science-based leadership to help build resili ...

California’s Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations Are Key to Managing Floods and Water Supplies

As California experiences more extreme swings between wet and dry periods, it is critical for the State to deploy innovative forecasting and water management st ...

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 ...

Watershed University

Watershed University is a free event that provides education and networking opportunities for California professionals in floodplain management, water managemen ...

In the face of a changing climate, DWR is committed to making investments in forecasting our water supply

As California transitions to a hotter, drier future with greater swings between flood and drought conditions like we’ve seen this past year, DWR is continuing t ...

State Releases California Water Plan Update 2023: A Roadmap to Water Management and Infrastructure for a Water Resilient Future

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the final version of California Water Plan Update 2023.

State Water Project Operations Continues to Adapt to Climate Change

As California experiences more extreme swings between wet and dry periods, DWR continues to deploy innovative forecasting and water management strategies for th ...

California Sends $15 Million to Central Valley Communities to Support Flood Control, Water Supply Reliability and Groundwater Recharge

With California experiencing extreme storm events like those seen in January amid extreme drought conditions, DWR today awarded $15 million to support projects ...

Climate Change and Water

Climate change is already impacting water and other resources in California, and will continue to do so as California’s population and demand for water increase ...

Challenges of Forecasting Water Supply in a Hotter Climate

On April 8, DWR published the Bulletin 120 and Water Supply Index (WSI) forecast update. The Bulletin 120 is a key tool for water managers across the state to u ...

Could Sea Level Rise Threaten the Water Coming Out of Some California Taps?

Most Californians turn on their taps without thinking about where the water comes from or if that flow might trickle out someday. They may not realize how local ...

New Report Highlights Key Factors Affecting State Water Project Deliveries

As California enters a possible fourth dry year, DWR has released its biennial report to help water managers better understand how key factors, like climate cha ...

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