DWR Updates

An aerial view of lake levels and Bidwell Bar Bridge at Lake Oroville in Butte County, California. On this date, the water storage was 2,324,550 acre-feet (AF), 66 percent of the total capacity. Photo taken December 14, 2023.

Lake Oroville Community Update - December 22, 2023

Lake Oroville Community Update for December 22, 2023.

Published: December 22, 2023

State Water Project water flows through the Sacramento River towards the Delta.

State Water Project Drives California's Economy

The California State Water Project is the backbone of California water infrastructure – delivering water supply, protecting against floods, generating clean hydropower, providing recreational opportunities and environmental benefits, and driving California's economy.

Published: December 18, 2023

Fuel load management work, including controlled burns, is conducted by CalFire in conjunction with California Department of Water Resources at Loafer Creek State Recreation Area in Oroville, California. The work is part of the fuel load management program which reduces fire risk, protects public safety, and enhances forest and watershed health. Photo taken March 2, 2022

Lake Oroville Community Update - December 15, 2023

Lake Oroville Community Update for December 15, 2023

Published: December 15, 2023

A drone view of the James Irrigation District utilizing pumps from DWR’s Emergency Pump Program to divert water and fill a basin for groundwater recharge in Fresno County

State Encourages Early Planning to Capture Winter Storm Runoff for Groundwater Recharge

DWR is encouraging local agencies to prepare groundwater recharge projects early to maximize the capture and storage of any upcoming storm runoff to recharge groundwater basins.

Published: December 12, 2023