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1416 9th Street, Room 204
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone: (916) 653-6192
Fax: (916) 653-4684

July 8 Webinar on Conservation Grant Application Process
The Office of Water Use Efficiency and Transfers on July 8 at 10 a.m. will host a live webinar to explain the grant proposal solicitation process. A link to the webinar will be provided here on Monday, July 7. DWR will expedite $12 million in grants to water agencies and non-profit organizations. The funds can be used for water conservation activities including rebate programs, public education and outreach, leak detection, and retrofit of systems for greater water efficiency. (07/03/2008)

DWR Announces Water Transfer Agreements, Conservation Grant Application Process
More water is flowing to drought-stricken Central Valley farms as a result of new Department of Water Resources (DWR) water transfer agreements. The agreements come after Gov. Schwarzenegger’s State of Emergency proclamation on June 12 for nine counties affected by severe water shortages and his statewide drought proclamation on June 4. See press release for more information on grants available to water agencies and non-profit organizations for conservation activities. (07/02/2008)

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DWR to Provide Lake Oroville Water for Giant Firefighting Airplane
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has agreed to provide Lake Oroville water to the U. S. Forest Service (USFS), if needed, for use in Northern California firefighting efforts. (06/27/2008)

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DWR Has Three Lake Oroville Launch Ramps for July 4th Weekend
The Department of Water Resources reports that three Lake Oroville boat launch ramps will be in use over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. (06/27/2008)

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DWR Begins Crafton Hills Reservoir Enlargement Study
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has begun geologic work examining the feasibility of enlarging Crafton Hills Reservoir in San Bernardino County. (06/24/2008)

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California Lakes and Reservoirs Week
This California Lakes and Reservoir Week, July 1-7, the Department of Water Resources encourages Californians to take extra care of our lakes and reservoirs by protecting them from pollution and preserving habitat. (06/23/2008)

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DWR Releases Initial Assessment of Dual Delta Water Conveyance
DWR today released its operational assessment of a Dual Conveyance System as requested by the Blue Ribbon Task Force. The report is focused on the factors of the combined operation of through-Delta and isolated facility improvements for the purposes of water supply reliability and ecosystem sustainability. (06/19/2008)

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DWR releases CEQA document for the Sutter Bypass East Borrow Canal Water Control Structures Project
DWR's Fish Passage Improvement Program has submitted the proposed Sutter Bypass East Borrow Canal Water Control Structures Project Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study (MND/IS) to the State Clearinghouse for public review. Construction will begin in May 2009 and will continue over two seasons. Comments on the proposed MND/IS can be submitted until July 22, 2008. (06/19/2008)

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Drought Issues Webcast
You are invited to log on to view a recent workshop on the Governor’s drought actions and the need for public outreach on drought and conservation. The online workshop was moderated by DWR State Meteorologist Elissa Lynn. The Webcast Workshop was sponsored by the Association of California Water Agencies, California Department of Water Resources, and California Water Awareness Campaign. (06/16/2008)

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	Delta Town Hall Meetings Through a continuing series of Town Hall-style meetings hosted by the Resources Agency major projects and programs in the Delta will be discussed. Some of the major programs ongoing in the Delta include Delta Vision, the Bay-Delta Conservation Plan and EIR/S, FloodSafe California, Delta emergency response planning, Delta Risk Management and various habitat restoration efforts. The public is invited to engage with representatives from some of these programs. Information will also be available to show the public how they can stay involved and participate in Delta-wide activities. (06/13/2008) Press Release...

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