On September 16, 2026, a fellowship made from the California Department of Water Resources’ Division of Flood Operations and GEI environmental consultants embarked on a three-day mission within Desolation Wilderness to renovate the existing snow pillow station, Lake Lois, with a new Hinge Fold Tilt-Pole.
It’s been a year since golden mussels were first discovered in California—and the state’s response has been swift and strategic.
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.
In a region known for its vineyards, scenic hills, and delicate ecosystems, accurate and timely data of Napa County’s streams is more than just a technical asset, it’s a lifeline.
Photo Essay: Improving Snowpack Data, the Old-Fashioned Way
Monitoring the sinking of land surface in California, called subsidence, requires immense amounts of data to track changes in surface levels over multi-year periods.
