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 ecosystems, efficient regulation, cooperation across water management sectors, and greater return on investment
In a key step toward stemming one of the state’s most significant public health and ecological challenges, DWR today released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a large-scale, multimillion-dollar project at the southern end of the Salton Sea. The 3,770-acre Species Conservation Habitat (SCH) project will suppress hazardous dust contributing to ...
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the Bureau of Reclamation reached agreement on updating how the State Water Project (SWP) and Central Valley Water Project (CVP) are operated to meet environmental regulations.
California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham issued the following statement regarding voluntary agreements outlined in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board’s hearing on the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan update.
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) will begin construction Monday to improve pedestrian access to Lake Oroville Marina at Lime Saddle.
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) removed a caution advisory that had been in effect since September 7 at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an initial water allocation of 10 percent for the State Water Project (SWP) contractors for the 2019 calendar year.
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced draft decisions for groundwater basin boundary modification requests submitted by local agencies as part of the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Basins boundaries were previously updated in 2016.
California State Parks and the Department of Water Resources announced the reopening of certain day-use areas and facilities at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The North and South Forebay day-use areas, aquatic center and visitor center are now open.
There is no threat to Oroville Dam. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is taking precautionary measures detailed below to ensure the safety of other water infrastructure including power plants and power lines.