NewsState and Local Agencies Complete New River Project in Calexico, Reaching Major Public Health Improvement Milestone

As part of California’s overall Salton Sea Management Program, officials gathered in the City of Cal ...

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Blogs Golden Mussels Found During Boat Inspection at Thermalito Forebay

Ongoing Watercraft Inspections Aim to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Mussels

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Blogs Safe, Summer Fun Along the State Water Project

Summer is around the corner, and many people are heading to California’s lakes and reservoirs to coo ...

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News State Water Project Allocation Increases as Winter Runoff Flows into California's Reservoirs

As snow begins to melt in the mountains and make its way to California reservoirs, the Department of ...

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News DWR Partners with Communities on Turf Replacement Projects to Improve Local Climate Resilience

To celebrate Earth Week, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is rolling out a new program to wor ...

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Acres of farmland irrigated by the State Water Project

60%

DWR's GHG reduction goal by 2030

12,400,000

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1,246

Dams under state's jurisdiction

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