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Drought Report June 2009 cover DWR releases California Drought, An Update, June 2009
As part of its committment to Gov. Schwarzenegger, DWR has released the June 2009 California Drought Update, which monitors and reports on the current water supply impacts and conditions of California's drought. (07/01/2009)
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Cooperation, coordination, and communication to solve complex ecological problems: IEP Monitoring and Food Webs Workshop, 25 June 2009 Welcome to the IEP's website!
This site was launched on June 24, 2009. Please explore the site and send feedback to wtemplin@water.ca.gov. You can still visit the old IEP website (www.iep.ca.gov) until September 2009. (06/26/2009)
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save our water DWR Encourages Responsible Water Use During Lakes and Reservoirs Appreciation Week
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) encourages Californians to "Save Our Water" and protect waterways from pollution during Lakes and Reservoirs Appreciation Week July 1-7. (06/26/2009)
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waterdrop DWR Schedules San Diego Drought Response Workshop
The Department of Water Resources will hold a San Diego workshop on June 30, 2009, to provide updates on drought impacts and response activities. Scheduled from 9:30 a.m. until noon, the workshop will take place in the Gallegos Room of Caltrans Building One at 4050 Taylor Street in San Diego, (06/23/2009)
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report cover Franks Tract Project Scoping Report Released
Sacramento -- DWR and USBR have released “Scoping Report” for the Franks Tract Project. The report outlines the NEPA/CEQA process, the scoping efforts, and the comments received during the scoping period. The report is available for download on the project website. (06/17/2009)
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Salmon jumping out of water DWR Will Boost Feather River Flows To Help Salmon
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) will increase flows in the Low Flow Channel (LFC) of the Feather River June 15 to help Chinook salmon. DWR is hopeful that the action will help attract more spring-run Chinook to the Feather River Fish Hatchery near Oroville. (06/12/2009)
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DWR Logo DWR Hosts Lake Del Valle ‘CAST for Kids’ on Saturday, June 13
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) will sponsor a C.A.S.T. (Catch a Special Thrill) for kid’s event on Saturday, June 13, at Alameda County's Lake Del Valle. (06/11/2009)
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