Today, DWR announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

Lake Oroville Update July, 3 2026, detailing Wildlife Safety at the State Recreation Area and free fishing day!

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State of California A drone view of The Ronald B. Robie Thermalito Pumping-Generating plant produces electricity by transferring water from the Thermalito Forebay to the Thermalito Afterbay through ...

Lake Oroville Update - January 30, 2026 ...

State of California SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Operations have officially begun for the Big Notch Project, one of the largest floodplain salmon-rearing habitat projects in California history. The Department ...

As part of its ongoing commitment to address climate change, DWR has formed a new executive team that will provide science-based leadership to help build resiliency and equity in water management.

Join the Department of Water Resources for the Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative meeting. Members of the public will be able to observe the meeting and provide public ...

Lake Oroville Update - August 1, 2025 ...