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Nov 4, 2024 — The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding $1.4 million in funding for nine emergency response agencies across the state to increase their ability to respond to flood events.
MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK - California Water News Central
Oct 31, 2024 — Find the latest California water news, including drought, the Delta, SGMA, groundwater management, Delta Conveyance Project, and more.
DWR NEWS: Levee breach marks completion of the Delta’s largest …
Sep 19, 2024 — The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP) hold a levee breaching ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Lookout Slough Tidal Habitat Restoration Project in Solano County.
Lake Oroville Update - February 16, 2024 - California Natural …
Feb 16, 2024 — The Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased water releases from Lake Oroville this week in advance of a series of storms. Water releases from Oroville Dam’s main spillway also resumed around 10 a.m. today with continuing releases …
DWR Awards $46 Million to Help Communities Statewide Improve …
Feb 2, 2023 — The $46 million in financial assistance will provide critical support to implement drought relief projects that build long-term drought and climate resilience in communities across the State, and help advance efforts outlined in Governor Newsom’s strategy to adapt California’s water supply for a hotter and drier future.
DWR NEWS: Historic 2023 Water Year Delivered Big Boost to …
May 6, 2024 — The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report, and the data show that California achieved 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge during Water Year 2023, which is nearly the water storage capacity of Shasta Lake.
Reclamation, DWR Celebrate Launch of Key Delta Habitat …
1 day ago — Led by DWR, the $69.4 million Prospect Island Tidal Habitat Restoration Project is located on 1,600-acres in Solano County. Reclamation is contributing $46 million of the project’s total cost. The work happening at the site will enhance aquatic food web productivity, create and enhance habitats for many Delta-dependent fish and wildlife ...
DWR Releases Groundwater Conditions Update Highlighting First …
Oct 7, 2024 — DWR’s Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Updates include the latest information on statewide groundwater levels, land subsidence, well infrastructure and the status of California’s groundwater basins.
DWR NEWS: State Report Identifies Future Desalination Plants to …
Feb 22, 2024 — This week, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released a report identifying future planned desalination projects to help meet the brackish water supply goals identified in California’s Water Supply Strategy: Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future.
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