We are proud to work for DWR every day! Through a variety of fulfilling #careers, we can sustainably manage the water resources of #California to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance natural and human environments. Join our team at

The Life of a Salmon is something we care about as much as Taylor’s new album release! That’s why at DWR we’re committed to multi-benefit projects, like the Lower Elkhorn Basin Levee Setback Project, which not only supports salmon and other endangered species but also reduces

DWR is decreasing Feather River flows Friday and increasing flows on Saturday, in support of planned and required maintenance work at the O’Neill Forebay. At 11 a.m. on Friday, Feather River releases will be dropping to 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) through the City of

Pyramid Lake in Los Angeles County is temporarily closed per evacuation orders due to fire. Please monitor and follow your local evacuation orders. For more information, please visit: #California #PyramidLake

The time to get the Delta Conveyance Project started is now! Former DWR Director Lester Snow shares why the Delta Conveyance Project is critical to secure water supplies for the next generation of Californians. Read more in today’s Maven’s Notebook:

Due to the power outage, the Vista del Lago Visitor Center is closed and plans to re-open on August 14th if power is restored.

Vaquero Day Use Area at Pyramid Lake is closed today due to an area wide power outage. The Emigrant Landing Day Use Area is open but some services may be limited. For more information on the status of the power outage, visit #California #PyramidLake

Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County currently has a warning algal bloom advisory and Cleghorn Swim Beach has a danger algal bloom advisory. Cleghorn Swim Beach and Sawpit Swim Beach are closed. Always keep yourself and pets away from algal blooms. For more algal bloom

DWR was excited to celebrate the completion of the College Lake Water Supply Project in Watsonville, CA last week. The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency received funding from DWR and @CalConservation for the construction. The completed project will help stop seawater

Goats from Hanski Family Farms are assisting DWR with fuel reduction efforts on approximately 140 acres of property in the Loafer Creek Recreation Area. This effort is part of DWR’s Fuel Load Management Plan, which is dedicated to reducing wildfire risk, enhancing public safety,

You never need to look far for a vacation destination when you live in California. Check out Lake Oroville for family fun all summer long! Learn more at #VisitorCenter #VisitorsCenters #Vacation #Summer

Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County has a warning advisory. Keep yourself and pets away from algal blooms. For more about algal blooms, go to Castaic Lake en el condado de Los Angeles, hay aviso de advertencia de floración de algas. No se acerca usted o su

DWR Director Karla Nemeth speaks about the Accountability Action Plan for the Delta Conveyance Project. The plan will ensure accountability and transparency for potentially impacted communities during construction of the Delta Conveyance Project, a critical piece of the state’s

DWR is supporting research on Longfin smelt in captivity to learn more about their ecology and discover ways to improve conservation efforts throughout the Delta region. Learn more about the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory’s research on Longfin smelt in this Creature Feature:.

DWR and the @CAgovernor announced a series of actions that will ensure accountability and transparency for potentially impacted communities during construction of the Delta Conveyance Project, a critical piece of the state’s water and climate adaptation strategy. To read more

August is National Water Quality Month! A time to celebrate and recognize the importance of maintaining clean drinking water for citizens of California and the world. DWR is proud to continue to monitor drinking water quality along the State Water Project ensuring safe, clean

The caution advisory for Lake Oroville’s Middle Fork has been lifted with the dissipation of an algal bloom. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) first issued the caution advisory on Friday, July 3 after a bloom was observed by staff. Samples collected for laboratory analysis

Looking to get away this summer? California is home to some beautiful vacation spots just waiting to be visited, like the San Luis Reservoir which features the Romero Overlook Visitors Center and tons of recreation opportunities! Learn more at

Our Aquatic Adventure #Camps give kids hands-on experience with swimming, CPR, boating, and more—all while learning how to stay safe around #California’s water. This program is free, inclusive, and focused on reaching communities that need it most. Thanks to our partners @EBRPD,

DWR’s innovative engineering, renewable energy procurement, and operational improvements, have earned it Climate Registered Hero status from @theclimatereg. This is the 14th year in a row DWR has been honored for its achievements in greenhouse gas emissions reductions and climate