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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.
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.
DWR Takes Actions to Support State’s Future Water Supply Strategy
Sep 29, 2022 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced new steps that, if approved, could save enough water to supply 4.7 million Californians annually while making conservation more …
DWR Offers $15 Million in Grants to Protect Communities, …
Jun 1, 2022 · All three programs will help support watersheds, local wildlife, and aquatic habitat. Eligible projects include habitat restoration, bank stabilization, water temperature improvements and habitat enhancements to increase water supply reliability to help fish adapt to climate change.
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 releases new tool to provide comprehensive wildlife …
4 days ago · The DWR wants to help make wildlife a bigger priority in new development and other land projects, and a new online tool will make it easier to do just that. DWR releases new tool to provide comprehensive wildlife information for early …
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DWR Awards $22 Million to Address Drought Impacts and
Apr 28, 2022 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Following the driest three-month stretch in the state’s recorded history and with warmer months ahead, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its seventh round of grant awards for local assistance through the Small Community Drought Relief program.
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.