Prepare for Water Recreating This Summer DWR’s mussel inspection program in Oroville is underway to protect State Water Project (SWP) infrastructure. Mandatory watercraft inspections are required ...

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 ...

Project Will Help Provide Safe, Reliable Water for Local Communities, Wildlife and Ecosystems CALEXICO, Calif. – As part of California’s overall Salton Sea Management Program, officials gathered in ...

Ongoing Watercraft Inspections Aim to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Mussels The Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) newly implemented invasive mussel inspection program for State Water Project (SWP) ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As snow begins to melt in the mountains and make its way to California reservoirs, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced an increase to the State Water Project ...

New Direct Install Projects Will Provide Water Savings, Combat Future Droughts & Restore Natural Environments SACRAMENTO, CA – To celebrate Earth Week, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is ...

Stopping the Spread of Golden Mussels With the introduction of highly invasive golden mussels into California waterways in October 2024, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has been developing ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the April snow survey at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 39.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast ...

(Left to right) California Department of Water Resources staff Angelique Fabbiani-Leon, State Hydrometeorologist, Jordan Thoennes, Water Resources Engineer, and Andy Reising, Snow Surveys and Water ...

Boaters and recreationists can help combat the spread of a new invasive recently discovered in California waterways – the golden mussel. Despite its flashy name, this species poses a significant ...

DWR Approves 15 Groundwater Sustainability Plans in Latest Round of Determinations SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Marking a major milestone towards sustainably managing California’s groundwater supplies, the ...