Department of Water Resources (DWR)

THIS JUST IN … DWR publishes Best Management Practices for the sustainable management of groundwater

December 27, 2016

From the Department of Water Resources: Today, DWR published Best Management Practices (BMPs), a series of five documents that provide...

THIS JUST IN … DWR Issues Update to State’s “Go-To” Groundwater Publication

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Groundwater News Reports

December 23, 2016

Update will help local agencies meet Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requirements From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department...

THIS JUST IN … State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent

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Current Conditions

December 21, 2016

Storms Dent, Don’t End Drought From the Department of Water Resources: With reservoirs rising from December storms, the Department of...

THIS JUST IN … Initial State Water Project allocation set at 20%

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Current Conditions

November 28, 2016

Drought Continues Despite Early-Season Rainfall Still early in California’s rainy season, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced its...

THIS JUST IN … DWR Releases Changes to State’s Groundwater Basin Boundaries

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Groundwater News

October 18, 2016

Sets Stage for Sustainable Local Groundwater Management From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR)...

This just in … New Strategy to Improve Conditions for Delta Smelt Shows Promising Results

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Fish and wildlife

August 31, 2016

Comprehensive Approach Seeks to Reverse Decline in Smelt Population From the Department of Water Resources: The initial monitoring of a...

This just in … Analysis of California WaterFix Potential Effects Submitted to State Water Resources Control Board

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Delta Conveyance Project

June 1, 2016

Evidence and Testimony Available for Water Right Hearing From the Department of Water Resources: Yesterday, the Department of Water Resources...

This just in … DWR Regulations to Guide Local Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans Approved by California Water Commission

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Groundwater News Policy and regulation

May 18, 2016

From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) regulations that will guide local groundwater sustainability agency...

This just in … State Water Project Allocation Increased to 60%

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Current Conditions

April 21, 2016

From the Department of Water Resources: With runoff from spring storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department of Water Resources (DWR)...

This just in … Sierra Nevada Snowpack Grew During First Half of March, But Dry Spell Leaves Water Content Still below Average

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Current Conditions

March 30, 2016

Statewide snowpack average is only 87% From the Department of Water Resources: California’s statewide snowpack usually reaches its peak depth...

This just in … State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45%

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Current Conditions

March 17, 2016

Storms Improve Conditions, but Drought Remains From the Department of Water Resources: With March storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department...

This just in … California’s three traditionally wettest months end with statewide snowpack water content at 83% of March 1st average

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Current Conditions

March 1, 2016

From the Department of Water Resources: The statewide snowpack – source of much of the California’s water supply – is...

This just in … State Water Project allocation increased to 30%

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Current Conditions

February 24, 2016

From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today increased its water delivery estimate (allocation) for...

This just in … DWR releases draft regulations for managing groundwater basins sustainably

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Groundwater News

February 18, 2016

From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today released draft regulations that will assist local...

This just in … Snow survey results show Sierra snowpack 120-130% of long-term average

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Current Conditions

February 2, 2016

California snowpack holds more water than last year, but drought conditions continue and so should conservation From the Department of...

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