NewsFebruary Storms Help Snowpack, But Regional Disparities Remain

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phill ...

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News State and Local Water Agencies Complete Initial Plan Determinations to Advance Groundwater Sustainability

Marking a major milestone towards sustainably managing California’s groundwater supplies, the Depart ...

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News State Water Project Increases Planned Water Deliveries Following Recent Storms

Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that recent storms have allowed for another ...

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Blogs State Water Project Operations: New Framework Already Benefitting California’s Water Supply

Operating under a new federal framework that balances water supply and endangered species protection ...

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Acres of farmland irrigated by the State Water Project

60%

DWR's GHG reduction goal by 2030

12,400,000

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1,246

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