The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 22.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 8 inches, which is 46 percent of average for this location.
Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.
DWR conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station.
Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.
Furthering efforts to modernize California’s water infrastructure and improve public safety, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is starting construction on the Lake Perris Emergency Release Facility project this month in Riverside County.
DWR announced an initial State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast of five percent of requested supplies for 2025. The SWP provides water to 29 public water agencies that serve 27 million Californians.
The Bureau of Reclamation and California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today broke ground on a habitat restoration project in the Delta that, when completed, will help endangered species such as Delta smelt and Chinook salmon while supporting the long-term operations of the federal Central Valley Project and State Water Project.
Addressing the dual challenges of climate change impacts and endangered species protections, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has received a new operating permit for the State Water Project (SWP) that will protect endangered fish species while ensuring a reliable water supply for 27 million Californians.
California is advancing restoration projects, streamflows for native fisheries, and a science plan in the state’s ongoing commitment to establishing and maintaining the health of our Sacramento River and Bay-Delta waterways and landscapes.
After two consecutive years with major flood events across the state, DWR is using California Flood Preparedness Week, which runs from Oct. 19 through Oct. 26, to encourage all Californians to prepare for flood season.