This annual change in regulations is driven primarily by what scientists know about the life cycles and movements of native fish species that include Delta smelt, longfin smelt, steelhead, and Chinook salmon.
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DWR Updates
As California faces increasing weather extremes brought on by climate change, watershed-scale planning has become an essential strategy for developing adaptable solutions and more resilient communities.
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Lake Oroville Update - June 19, 2026. Reopening of trailheads.
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This year marks the 55th anniversary of DWR’s apprenticeship program with 34 new hydroelectric plant (HEP) mechanics, electricians, operators, and utility craftworkers, joining the ranks of 675 former graduates who launched their careers in the program.
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The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) hosted the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Committee for California Water Plan 2028 on May 13 and 14 in Sacramento, marking an important milestone in the implementation of Senate Bill 72 (SB 72) and a new era of statewide water planning in California. In the 2028 Water Plan, DWR will establish, f ...
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