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DWR urged people to avoid physical contact with the water at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County until further notice due to blue-green algae.

DWR in coordination with California State Parks and the California Highway Patrol, announced the reopening of public access to the Dam Crest Road, or Oro Dam Boulevard, along the top of Oroville Dam. The public will have access to a pedestrian lane at the top of the dam, as well as the Upper Overlook parking area, beginning Saturday, June 29.

DWR removed a warning advisory that had been in effect since June 10 at Lake Perris in Riverside County.

DWR today announced it will increase the 2019 State Water Project (SWP) allocation to 75 percent from 70 percent. This is the final allocation for the calendar year.

DWR is urging people to avoid physical contact with the water at San Luis Reservoir in Merced County until further notice due to blue-green algae.

DWR urges the public to avoid contact with water at Lake Perris in Riverside County until further notice due to blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).

DWR removed a danger advisory that had been in effect since May 17 at Moreno Beach at Lake Perris in Riverside County.