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Drone view of water levels at the Bidwell Bar Bridge at Lake Oroville on Jan. 30, 2024. On this date, the water storage was 77 percent of the total capacity.

Forecasted State Water Project Water Supply Allocation Doubles Following February Storms

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced a second increase in the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2024.

Published: Mar 22, 2024

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Gridley has groundwater wells that are pumping water to flood fields and supply water for waterfowl.

DWR Celebrates the Hidden Water Resource Beneath Our Feet During National Groundwater Awareness Week

Coming up from March 10 to 16, the Department of Water Resources will celebrate Groundwater Awareness Week to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the vital importance of groundwater in all our lives.

Published: Mar 08, 2024

The California Department of Water Resources Statewide Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Surveys holds an event to learn about AEM surveys, the innovative technology used to conduct them, and how the information gathered supports the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Photo taken April 8, 2022.

Understanding the Underground: DWR Completes First Phase of Innovative Groundwater Mapping Program

National Groundwater Awareness Week is next week, and in the spirit of promoting groundwater knowledge, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is excited to announce that its innovative groundwater mapping project is complete and will provide critical information about our underground water supply.

Published: Mar 06, 2024

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