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California Department of Water Resources’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Office installs new equipment to enhance the monitoring and understanding of land subsidence in California. The newly installed GPS station and remote sensing calibration equipment will be firmly anchored into the ground to ensure precise positioning and detect vertical movement of the Earth’s surface. Photo taken January 16, 2025.
What is Subsidence and How Does it Impact the Ground Beneath Our Feet

You may have heard of the term subsidence but what does it mean? Subsidence is the sinking of land which can be caused by various factors including groundwater pumping. In California, subsidence has been documented for over a century and is a growing issue that impacts our water infrastructure and the communities who rely on it.

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An inspector at DWR’s North Thermalito Forebay watercraft inspection facility holds golden mussels found on a pontoon boat on Wednesday, May 21.
Golden Mussels Found During Boat Inspection at Thermalito Forebay

The Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) newly implemented invasive mussel inspection program for State Water Project (SWP) facilities in Oroville uncovered golden mussels attached to a pontoon boat late Wednesday afternoon in Butte County.

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