DWR today conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 23 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 8 inches, which is 46 percent of average ...

Today, DWR announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

When the State Water Project determines water allocations each year, several factors are taken into consideration including current hydrology and an assumption of dry conditions through the rest of ...

As runoff from the last sizable storm was rolling down California rivers to San Francisco Bay in December, operators of the State Water Project used scientific information and modeling about the ...

Lake Oroville Update - August 29, 2025 ...

DWR is working to reduce flood risks for more than a half million people in the Sacramento region as part of the first multi-benefit flood management and habitat project under the Central Valley Flood ...

Lake Oroville Update - January 23, 2026 ...

State of California The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Marin Water, and the California Project WET program invite educators working with students in grades 3 through 12 to join us for ...

Agenda items include election of officers for 2026, Commission annual workplan, Water Storage Investment Program, Water Plan Update, and State Water Project Annual Review.

GRanTS (Grant Review and Tracking System) is a DWR’s web-based grant application and management tool. It can be used to: Apply for grants and loans, Manage contracts and track projects, Submit ...

California is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, and is the major producer of many nuts, fruits, and vegetables. In fact, California is the only producer of 13 commodities ...

The Department of Water Resources (DWR), in partnership with California State Association of Counties (CSAC), is convening a series of virtual roundtable-style gatherings for county staff who are ...