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Current Conditions

California may face a fourth year of serious drought in 2010. Below average precipitation and runoff began in the fall of 2006. Snowpack, precipitation, runoff, and reservoir storage help evaluate current water supply.

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Assistance

Emergency, technical, and financial assistance information is available to help communities and water agencies cope with the continuing drought.

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Conservation

Conservation is critically important to maintaining our water supply. Find out about local and state efforts, and how you can help.

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Water Transfers

DWR is collaborating with USBR to facilitate 2010 water transfers and respond to water shortages

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