DWR Updates

California Department of Water Resources Utility Craftsworkers, from the Sutter Maintenance Yard Division of Flood Operations, work to repair a culvert at the intersection of Schlag Road and Bogue Road in Yuba City in Sutter County. The new culverts will allow more water to flow that will end up in the Sutter Bypass. Photo taken September 22, 2025.

DWR is calling on all Californians to understand the risk posed by flooding and how to respond during an emergency during this California Flood Preparedness Week.

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Dr. Ellen Hanak, recipient of the 2025 Sierra Nevada Phillips Award for Women in Water Resource Sciences. Photo taken September 23, 2025.

As stewards of one of California’s most precious natural resources, DWR helps spearhead innovative water management practices throughout the state, often with women at the forefront. Wanting to celebrate the career achievements of women, DWR established the Sierra Nevada Phillips Award for Women in Water Resource Sciences in 2023. During the depart ...

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