Lake Oroville Update for April 26, 2024

Balancing the water supply needs of millions of Californians while protecting the environment is no easy task. The Department of Water Resources is committed to using and advancing the best available science to operate the State Water Project to get water to the people who need it while protecting native fish species.

Even though California’s April Snow Survey marked a second consecutive year of above average snowpack and precipitation, the State is continuing to take proactive steps to plan for future dry conditions as shifts between abundant wet years and extreme drought become more frequent.

Lake Oroville Update for April 19, 2024

California’s changing climate brings new challenges each year for water managers as they navigate extreme shifts from drought to flood while working to ensure safe, reliable water supplies for California’s 39 million residents.

Lake Oroville Update for April 12, 2024

As California experiences more weather extremes due to climate change, planning for the future will be critical for the resilience of the state’s water supply.

Lake Oroville Update for April 5, 2024