DWR Updates

This closed entrance road to the American River Parkway in Sacramento leads to a section of submerged land after recent rain resulted in a noticeably high water level. Photo taken Jan. 3, 2023.

DWR Prepares for More Storms and Potential Flooding

DWR is preparing for a series of storms in the next ten days that could potentially bring additional flooding to communities already inundated by recent downpours.

Published: January 04, 2023

Lake Oroville Community Update - December 30, 2022

Lake Oroville Community Update for December 30, 2022.

Published: December 30, 2022

An image taken with a drone shows low water conditions at Oroville Dam located at Lake Oroville in Butte County, California. Photo taken December 21, 2022.

Lake Oroville Community Update - December 23, 2022

Lake Oroville Community Update for December 23, 2022.

Published: December 23, 2022

With visibly low water conditions shown in this aerial photograph taken via drone at Lake Oroville in Butte County, the Loafer Point Stage 2 Boat Ramp on the left, and the Bidwell Canyon Boat Ramp on the right, are visible on a day when storage was 1,218,591 AF (Acre Feet) or 34% of total capacity Photo taken October 5, 2022.

Lake Oroville Community Update - December 16, 2022

Lake Oroville Community Update for December 16, 2022.

Published: December 16, 2022

Chart showing estimated changes in Sacramento Basin runoff.

How Will the Delta Conveyance Project Help Adapt to Climate Change?

The proposed Delta Conveyance Project would help ensure water supply reliability for the State Water Project in light of projected future changes in precipitation and seasonal flow patterns due to climate change.

Published: December 14, 2022