DWR Updates

Black History Month: Celebrating African American Achievements at DWR

For 44 years, the month of February has been dedicated to the recognition and celebration of tremendous achievements of African Americans, and a time for honoring their instrumental roles throughout history.

Published: February 26, 2020

Newly installed lighting illuminates Oroville Dam’s main spillway at sunrise during a continuous 24-hour period as part of activation testing.

Lake Oroville Community Update: February 21

Read the Lake Oroville Community Update for February 21, 2020.

Published: February 21, 2020

An aerial view of Bidwell Bar Bridge at Lake Oroville.

Stay in the Know about Oroville with the California Department of Water Resources

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) owns and operates the Oroville Dam facilities for a number of purposes, including flood control, water supply, environmental and water quality needs, and recreation.

Published: February 20, 2020

Lake Oroville Community Update - February 14, 2020

Lake Oroville Community Update for February 14, 2020.

Published: February 14, 2020

team of scientists and engineers at J Amorocho Hydraulics Laboratory

DWR Partnership with UC Davis Helps Break Glass Ceiling for Women in STEM

DWR has partnered with the UC Davis J. Amorocho Hydraulics Laboratory in Yolo County to find innovative ways to investigate fish protection technology within California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta estuary.

Published: February 10, 2020