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DWR Studies Ease of Returning Chinook Salmon to Historic Habitat

Using an Innovative Approach, DWR is studying the Feasibility of Returning Chinook Salmon to their Historic Habitat Along the Feather River. Along the North Fork of the Feather River, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is conducting an innovative reintroduction feasibility study for Central Valley...

DWR Releases Initial Water Delivery Projections

The dry start to the water year has water resource advisors allotting only 10 percent of requested water deliveries.DWR Director Karla Nemeth says, while [the DWR] are hopeful that this El Niño pattern will generate wet weather, this early in the season, [the department]...

DWR Considering Returning Chinook Salmon to Feather River Watershed

Chinook salmon may be returned to the Feather River Watershed above Lake Almanor.The DWR is investigating the possibility of bringing back the spring-run Chinook to its historical habitat and is conducting a feasibility study. This study builds upon current DWR engagement in the area....

DWR Increases Water Allocations

For the first time in nearly 2 decades, the Department of Water Resources has raised the forecast for State Water Project (SWP) deliveries to 100 percent of requested water supplies, up from 75 percent announced in March. The increase comes as reservoirs are nearing capacity...

DWR Says April Snowpack Trending to Largest in 70

The Department of Water Resources says this year's snowpack is "likely 1st or 2nd largest" in over 70 years. In the DWR's fourth snow survey of the year, Survey Manager Sean DeGuzman said at the Sierra Central Snow Lab in Soda Springs that the...

DWR Remains Cautious After 2nd Snow Survey of the Year

Punxsutawney Phil says there's more winter on the way. Still, the Department of water resources remains cautious of the dry months despite a healthy snowpack. Yesterday marked the 2nd snow survey of the year. Recordings show the Sierra snow depth is at 85 inches...

DWR Increases Water Allocations Following Recent Downpours

The recent downpour of rain over the last several weeks has allowed the DWR to increase water delivery for the year.Public water agencies under the state water project that serves nearly 30 million Californians will now get 30 percent of requested water supplies, up...
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