California is taking a new, data-driven approach to capturing floodwaters for groundwater recharge. DWR, in coordination with GEI Consultants, has released the Central Valley Flood-MAR Dashboard for public testing, allowing water managers across the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys the opportunity to explore the tool and offer feedback.
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DWR Begins Required Flood Control Releases from Lake Oroville
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After a dry start, a series of late-December storms brought enough rain to swell the Sacramento River and overtop the Fremont Weir.
When the first major storms of the season arrive in California, they bring more than just water. Those early storms trigger what is known as “first flush,” a short but important period that plays a big role in the ecology of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, how the State Water Project (SWP) operates, and the actions taken to protect fish in the De ...
As a series of atmospheric rivers bring rain and high elevation snow to communities throughout California, the winter storms are crucial for the State Water Project, helping fill reservoirs and support water deliveries.
