Department Of Water Resources

California Agriculture Faces Challenges As Drought Continues

Final Survey Reveals Calif. Snowpack 17 Percent Of Normal

California’s last snow survey of the season is bad news for the millions of state residents who rely on the snowpack for their water.

2013/05/02

Department of Water Resources employees monitor water levels at the Sacramento office.

Department Of Water Resources Prepares For More Rain And Local Flooding

Employees with the Department of California Water Resources are calling this storm the region’s biggest in the last six years.

2012/12/01

Crews from Cal Fire/Butte County Fire Department are battling a fire to a water pumping plant in Butte County on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (credit: Cal Fire)

Fire Burning At Water Pumping Plant Near Oroville

A fire broke out Thursday morning at an Oroville water pumping plant, but it isn’t expected to interrupt delivery to residents.

2012/11/22

File of a Central Valley levee under repair. (credit: CBS)

California Flood Plan Calls For Up To $17B In Repairs

California has released the first statewide flood-control plan, and it calls for $14 billion to $17 billion in repairs and other investments.

2011/12/30

Final Snow Survey Is Good News For Cities, Farms

Warmer spring temperatures have begun melting California’s formidable Sierra snowpack, but it’s still deep enough to comfort state water managers.

2011/05/02

State Boosts Water Supply For Farms, Cities

The wettest winter and spring in more than a decade prompted state officials on Wednesday to boost the amount of water available to agencies that supply 25 million California residents and almost a million acres of farmland.

2011/04/21

California Boosts Water Supply For Farms, Cities

The wettest winter and spring in more than a decade prompted state officials on Wednesday to boost the amount of water available to agencies that supply 25 million California residents and almost a million acres of farmland.

2011/04/21

Water In Sierra Snowpack Remains Above Average

State officials say recent storms made up for January’s dry weather, keeping California’s snowpack above average.

2011/03/01

File photo of King salmon, also known as chinook. (AP Photo)

Bubbles, Light Show May Save Young Salmon

Can an irritating blend of bright lights and loud noise deter ocean-bound salmon from deadly waters? The state Department of Water Resources hopes so.

2011/02/23