Lake Oroville Update for January 24, 2025

In response to recent wildfires that have posed a major threat to Southern California residents and its watersheds, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is working closely with the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), the California Conservation Corps (CCC), Los Angeles County, and other state, local, and federal partners to assist ...

The Department of Water Resources yesterday filed a petition with the State Water Resources Control Board to extend the timeframe to maximize its existing water rights.

DWR is deploying over 30 engineers, watershed experts, and support staff to the LA region to direct fire mitigation work in burn scars and protect downstream communities.

Lake Oroville Update for January 17, 2025

Operating under a new federal framework that balances water supply and endangered species protection, the State Water Project is adjusting Delta operations for at least the next two days, depending upon conditions.

Lake Oroville Update for January 10, 2025

Through the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Feather River Floating Classroom Program, people of all ages are learning about the salmon lifecycle and critical ongoing conservation efforts and research in the Feather River.

Lake Oroville Update for December 20, 2024

Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). This law was signed in 2014 by Governor Jerry Brown and has had a profound impact on groundwater use and management as nearly 85 percent of Californians rely on groundwater for some portion of their water needs.