DWR Updates

A drone provides an aerial view of the California Department of Water Resources first 2024 water release from the Lake Oroville flood control gates, as water flows over the four energy dissipator blocks at the end of the Lake Oroville Main Spillway in Butte County, California. Main spillway releases will continue to manage lake levels in anticipation of rain and snowmelt. Photo taken January 31, 2024.

Lake Oroville Update - March 29, 2024

Lake Oroville Update for March 29, 2024

Published: March 29, 2024

Lake Oroville Update - March 22, 2024

Lake Oroville Update for March 22, 2024

Published: March 22, 2024

The Feather River Fish Hatchery raises steelhead at the hatchery and releases them into the Feather River at Boyd’s Pump Boat Launch in Yuba City, California. Photo taken February 12, 2021.

State Water Project Takes Action to Protect Native Fish Species

Spring is an important time for water project operators to fill reservoirs ahead of dry months. It also is an important migration window for many native fish species.

Published: March 20, 2024

In Honor of Fix a Leak Week, DWR’s Go Golden Initiative Celebrates Partnerships to Repair Aging Water Infrastructure

Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide every year, enough to provide water to over 11 million homes. During Fix a Leak Week (March 18 to March 24), the Department of Water Resources (DWR) encourages everyone to find and fix leaks inside and outside their home to save water.

Published: March 18, 2024