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| DWR Completes Jones Tract Pumpout Department of Water Resources officials report that the agency’s involvement in the Jones Tract floodwater pumpout project was completed and DWR personnel began demobilizing on Saturday, December 18, 2004. (12/20/2004)  More......
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| 1st Snow Survey of Winter The first snow survey of the winter by DWR will take place at 11 a.m. December 29 near Lake Tahoe. (12/20/2004) More......
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| Second Twitchell Island Sinkhole DWR personnel continue to assist Reclamation District 1601 staff members with monitoring of a second sinkhole discovered Friday. (12/13/2004) More......
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| Twitchell Island Levee Remains Stable DWR reports work on a temporary berm has been completed and monitoring continues at a Twitchell Island levee where a sinkhole was discovered Wednesday. (12/10/2004) More......
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| Twitchell Island Sinkhole DWR personnel are monitoring a small sinkhole discovered yesterday in the south (San Joaquin River) levee on Twitchell Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (12/09/2004) More......
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| SWP and Water Safety Publications Web Catalog The State Water Project and Water Safety publications Web site now includes a catalog for ordering 53 different SWP and water safety publications. Some of these publications are in Spanish and other languages. (12/08/2004) Website......
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| 2005 Water Allocation DWR today announced the initial allocation for water delivery to the State Water Project Contractors in calendar year 2005. (12/01/2004) More......
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| New California Land and Water Use Web Site The California Land & Water Use Portal is a collection of land and water use information. It covers urban, agricultural, and managed wetlands water use. (11/30/2004) Website......
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| Second Public Meeting on the Central Valley Project and State Water Project Water Operations Plan The Bureau of Reclamation and California Department of Water Resources (DWR) have scheduled a second public information meeting on the Operations Criteria and Plan (OCAP) Biological Assessment (BA). (11/29/2004) More......
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| Public Workshop on South Delta Program DWR in conjunction with the California Bay-Delta Authority, announces the first of two public workshops to discuss the proposed South Delta Improvements Program. (11/23/2004) More......
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| Jones Tract Pumping Update DWR officials report that the Jones Tract floodwater pumpout project will continue into December. (11/19/2004) More......
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| Urban Stream Restoration Grants DWR announces the availability of approximately $4.6 million in Proposition 40 grant money for Urban Stream Restoration Projects. The deadline for submitting applications is 4 p.m. on January 25, 2005. (11/18/2004) More......
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| Water Use Efficiency PSP Released DWR has released its Proposition 50 Water Use Efficiency Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) and will hold three public workshops through December 6, 2004. (11/17/2004) More......
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| 2005 Revenue Requirement The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) hereby provides notice of its determination of revenue requirements for the period January 1, 2005 through and including December 21, 2005. (11/04/2004) Website......
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| Water Desalination Proposal Solicitation Package DWR has released its first Proposition 50 Desalination Proposal Solicitation Package and announces a public workshop to be held in Sacramento on November 15, 2004. (10/29/2004) More......
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| New Partnership for Quality Recreation DWR joined with three other Resources Agency departments in a partnership to provide quality recreational opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged children. (10/28/2004) More......
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| Conserve Water DWR encourages you to conserve water by adjusting your sprinklers to match the season. Please view our 15-second Public Service Announcement, “Do You Know What Your Sprinklers Have Been Up To?”. (10/25/2004) Video......
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| Fight Flooding at Home DWR advises you to be prepared when Winter storms arrive by learning how to fight flooding at home. Learn basic flood fighting techniques by viewing our 3-minute video and instructional flyer. (10/25/2004) Video......
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| 2005 Proposed Revenue Requirement The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) proposes to determine a just and reasonable revenue requirement for 2005 that together with any moneys on deposit in the Electric Power Fund, is sufficient to provide the amounts necessary to pay obligations authorized by Division 27 of the Water Code (commencing at Section 80000). Procedures for public participation in this determination are set out in Sections 510-517 of Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations. A copy of the procedures is also provided herewith. (10/20/2004) Website......
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| Jones Tract Pumpout Project Expanded DWR officials report that the Jones Tract floodwater pumpout project has been expanded and the completion date extended. (10/15/2004) More......
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| Public Hearings, Draft Truckee River EIS/EIR Department of the Interior and DWR are holding public hearings on the revised draft EIS/EIR for the Draft Truckee River Operating Agreement. (10/15/2004) Website......
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| Comprehensive access point for data related to the health of California's waterways Thanks to a joint effort by four state agencies and the Moss Landing Marine Laboratory the Web site has been enhanced to allow state waterways information to be available to users on an ongoing basis. (10/13/2004) More......
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| Lake Oroville Recreation Lake Oroville provides a broad array of fall recreational opportunities, including fishing, camping, boating, riding and hiking. (10/12/2004) More......
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| Peter D. Rabbon, GM of CA's Reclamation Board, Elected to Lead National Flood Management Group He was elected in September at the National Association of Flood and Storm Water Management Agencies’ annual meeting, which this year was held in Monterey. (10/12/2004) More......
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| Groundwater Grant Application Packages and Workshops DWR announces that application packages and workshops for grants and loans for the Local Groundwater Assistance Program are now available. (10/08/2004) More......
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| Public Information Meeting (Time/Location Change) -- The Bureau of Reclamation and DWR have scheduled a Public Information meeting for October 7 in Sacramento to discuss future operations in the Delta. (10/06/2004) More......
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| Flood Management Workshop DWR Director Lester A. Snow will be among the speakers at a November 9-10 Flood Management Workshop in Sacramento. The workshop is sponsored by the Water Education Foundation and co-sponsored by DWR and The Reclamation Board. (10/05/2004) More......
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| Prop 13 Funding Awards DWR announces its awards for Infrastructure Rehabilitation program funding at a meeting on October 14, 2004 in Sacramento. (10/01/2004) More......
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| Public Comment Period Open DWR has released the DRAFT Modified 2004 Water Use Efficiency Proposal Solicitation Package for public comment until October 29, 2004. (10/01/2004) More......
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| Public Information Meeting The Bureau of Reclamation and DWR have scheduled a Public Information meeting for October 7 in Sacramento to discuss future operations in the Delta. (09/29/2004) Website......
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| Jones Tract Pumpout Passes Three-Quarter Mark DWR officials report that the Jones Tract floodwater pumpout project has passed the three-quarter mark and continues on schedule for completion in October. (09/28/2004) More......
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| Call for Proposals—$18 - $20 Million The California Bay-Delta Authority Science Program is seeking to invest in projects that develop new knowledge about how water use and management activities interact with and affect key aquatic species and environmental processes in the San Francisco Bay Estuary and the Bay-Delta System. (09/23/2004) Website......
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| Catch a Special Thrill for Kids For the fourth consecutive year, DWR employees will contribute their time, effort, and enthusiasm to C.A.S.T. at the Millerton Lake Recreation Area near Fresno on Saturday, September 25 2004. (09/23/2004) More......
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| DWR Modifies Proposal Solicitation Package DWR is making clarifications and modifications to the Final Proposition 50 Water Use Efficiency Proposal Solicitation Package issued on August 11, 2004. The proposed changes will be released by the end of September, and discussed with CALFED Bay-Delta Authority on October 14. (09/22/2004) More......
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| Revised Draft EIS/EIR DWR and the U.S. Department of the Interior, as co-lead agencies, have jointly prepared a Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report for the Draft Truckee River Operating Agreement. Open house information meetings set for week of September 20. (09/16/2004) Website......
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| Oroville Salmon Festival DWR is one of the sponsors for the 10th annual Oroville Salmon Festival coming up Saturday, September 25, 2004. (09/15/2004) More......
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| 2005 Proposed Revenue Requirement The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) proposes to determine a just and reasonable revenue requirement for 2005 that together with any moneys on deposit in the Electric Power Fund, is sufficient to provide the amounts necessary to pay obligations authorized by Division 27 of the Water Code (commencing at Section 80000). Procedures for public participation in this determination are set out in Sections 510-517 of Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations. A copy of the procedures is also provided herewith. (09/09/2004) Website......
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| Jones Tract Pumpout Project Half Completed DWR officials report that the Jones Tract floodwater pumpout project has passed the halfway mark and appears to be on track for completion in October. (09/08/2004) More......
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| Jones Tract Pumping Progress Videos and Photos DWR released new video on pumping progress in Lower Jones Tract from July 20 to August 19, 2004, and aerial video and photos of the entire flood area taken August 24. (08/26/2004) Pumping Progress Video......
Map of Levee Break/Pump Stations...
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| Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program DWR and the State Water Resources Control Board have issued the draft guidelines for the Proposition 50, Chapter 8 Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program. (08/19/2004) More......
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| Reconsideration of August 16, 2002 Revenue Requirement Response to Requests for Reconsideration of August 16, 2002 Determination of Revenue Requirement. (08/19/2004) Website......
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| Jones Tract Video DWR announces two new videos: "The Jones Tract Incident" and "A Sacramento/San Joaquin River Delta Briefing". (08/17/2004) The Jones Tract Incident video......
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| Dry Year Water Purchase Program DWR is initiating a program to help public water agencies and other entities throughout California supplement their water supplies if 2005 is dry. (08/13/2004) More......
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| Public Workshops DWR announces the release of the 2004 Proposition 50 Water Use Efficiency Proposal Solicitation Package. Public Workshops will be held August 31 in Ontario, September 1 in Sacramento and September 2 in Modesto. (08/11/2004) More......
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| Jones Tract Update DWR officials report that pumps removing floodwater from Jones Tract are on schedule and also that boating restrictions will be lifted. (08/05/2004) More......
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| Vehicle Access at Lake Oroville As a result of declining lake levels, DWR and the Department of Parks and Recreation have imposed temporary vehicular access restrictions. (08/03/2004) More......
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| Soil and Water Tests Tests conducted by DWR indicate Trapper Slough levee material is not hazardous, but further study is warranted. (07/26/2004) More......
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| All Pumps in Operation at Jones Tract DWR officials reported today that all 10 pumps are now in operation at Upper and Lower Jones Tracts, flooded by a Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta levee break on June 3, 2004. (07/26/2004) More......
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| Local Groundwater Grants DWR announces the award of grants totaling $6,200,000 under the Local Groundwater Assistance Fund. (07/26/2004) More......
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| Jones Tract Pumpout Update DWR officials reported today that seven of 10 pumps are now in operation at Upper and Lower Jones Tracts, flooded by a Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta levee break on June 3, 2004. (07/23/2004) More......
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| Pumping Continues at Jones Tract DWR reported that pumps removing floodwater from Jones Tract since Monday, July 12, had lowered the level of the lake covering 12,000 acres of farmland by four inches. Aerial pictures of pumping operations and the continued work shaping the fill material used to close the levee breach have been updated. (07/16/2004) More......
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| New Jones Tract Video DWR Incident Command Post Director, Bill Burkhard, describes the status of pumping and the Dutra Company's progress on shaping the fill material used to close the levee breach. (07/14/2004) Video......
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| Levee Break Pictorial Updated with pictures of start of pumping. Showcasing DWR photographs and video of the June 3, 2004 Upper Jones Tract levee break in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (07/14/2004) Pictures.......
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| Pumping Increased at Jones Tract DWR officials reported today that four 42-inch pumps are now at work removing water from Upper Jones Tract. (07/13/2004) More......
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| Pumping Begins at Jones Tract A Department of Water Resources contractor began pumping water off Upper Jones Tract this afternoon, 39 days after a levee break flooded the 12,000 acres of farmland that comprise Upper and Lower Jones tract in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, about 10 miles west of Stockton. (07/12/2004) More......
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| Jones Tract Pumpout Update DWR announced today that pumping at Upper and Lower Jones Tracts, flooded by a Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta levee break on June 3, is projected to begin by Monday, July 12, or shortly thereafter. (07/09/2004) More......
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| Grant Workshops DWR schedules workshops on August 12 and 17 for the 2004 Water Desalination Draft Proposal Solicitation Package and Request for Public Comment. The public comment period closes August 23, 2004. (07/08/2004) More......
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| Jones Tracts Pumpout to Begin DWR announced today that pumping at Upper and Lower Jones Tracts will begin the week of July 11. (07/07/2004) More......
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| Aquatic Adventure Camp DWR and the Department of Parks and Recreation schedule an aquatic adventure camp at Lake Perris. (07/02/2004) More......
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| Major Federal Declaration on Levee Break Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced President George W. Bush approved his request for a major disaster declaration on San Joaquin County's June 3rd levee break. (07/01/2004) More......
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| Levee Break Filled DWR announced today that the June 3, 2004, Middle River levee breach at Upper Jones Tract has been closed. (06/30/2004) More......
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| Lakes Appreciation Week DWR, the Department of Boating and Waterways , and the Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that California Lakes and Reservoirs Appreciation Week 2004 is scheduled for July 1-7. (06/30/2004) More......
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| Contract Award DWR has awarded a contract to dewater Upper and Lower Jones Tracts, flooded by a Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta levee break on June 3. (06/28/2004) More......
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| Jones Tract Pumpout DWR opened bids Thursday, June 24, 2004, for a contract to dewater Upper and Lower Jones Tracts, flooded by a Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta levee break on June 3. (06/25/2004) More......
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| July 4th at Lake Oroville An annual Fourth of July tradition continues at Lake Oroville this year with a 30-minute fireworks display at no cost to the public. (06/24/2004) More......
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| Levee Break Update working under contract to the DWR continue to make excellent progress in efforts to stabilize and repair Upper and Lower Jones Tracts. (06/22/2004) More......
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| Levee Break Pictorial Showcasing DWR photographs and video of the June 3, 2004 Upper Jones Tract levee break in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (06/16/2004) Pictures.......
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| Water Plan Update California Water Plan - Update 2004 announces their June 24, 2004 Advisory Committee meeting in Sacramento. (06/16/2004) Website......
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| DWR Begins Demobilizing at Delta Levee Break Site DWR has begun demobilizing an emergency work force assembled to wage a crucial flood fight following the Upper Jones Tract levee break. (06/15/2004) More......
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| California Lakes and Reservoirs Appreciation Week 2004, July 1 - 7 What's more Californian than a day at a lake or reservoir? These precious resources provide not only recreation and beauty but also water for our homes, farms and industries; generate electricity with their power; control flood waters to protect the public; and enhance wildlife habitat. (06/15/2004) Website......
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| Delay in Opening Local Roads to Islands in Flood Area DWR announced Friday that Lower Jones Road and Middle Slough Road will remain closed until Sunday night or Monday morning. (06/11/2004) More......
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| Increased Media Access In Delta Flood Area DWR and the Department of Fish and Game will open news media access to specific areas of the Jones Tract flood area on Friday, June 11, 2004, beginning at 8 a.m. (06/10/2004) More......
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| Delta Levee Break DWR and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation are coordinating efforts to ensure the maximum protection of water supplies for the State Water Project and the federal Central Valley Project. (06/05/2004) More......
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| Lake Oroville Summer Recreation Lake Oroville offers exciting, leisurely summer lake recreation --- terrific salmon and bass fishing, lakeside camping, cool swimming and safe, fun boating with two marinas on one of the biggest lakes in California. (05/28/2004) More......
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| Aquatic Adventure Camp Final registration for the first annual San Luis Reservoir Aquatic Adventure Camp/Boating and Waterway Safety Program is Friday, May 28, 2004. (05/26/2004) More......
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| New State Water Project Site Learn more about the State Water Project and its facilities through a new site that explains its history, development, and more with photos and graphics. (05/24/2004) Website......
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| Emergency Management Exercise DWR and the Yuba County Water Agency schedule an flood emergency management exercise for May 26. (05/24/2004) More......
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| Notice of Reconsideration of Just and Reasonable Determination for 2003 On February 1, 2001, the Governor signed into law Assembly Bill 1 from the First Extraordinary Session of 2001 (“AB 1X”). In AB 1X, the Legislature responded to the inability of the state’s investor owned electric utilities to buy the power needed to serve their customers. (05/20/2004) Website......
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| Water Awareness Month DWR along with other water agencies throughout California, observes Water Awareness Month during May. The key message is: “Use Water Wisely.” (04/30/2004) More......
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| Free Bus Tours to Oroville Dam As part of Oroville’s Feather Fiesta Days celebration, DWR will offer free bus tours to Oroville Dam on Saturday, May 8. (04/30/2004) More......
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| Refund from Dynegy Governor Schwarzenegger announces major settlement with Dynegy in FERC Energy Refund Case. (04/26/2004) Website......
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| Final 2004 Supplemental Revenue Requirement Final Supplemental Determination of Revenue Requirements For the Period January 1, 2004 Through December 31, 2004. (04/19/2004) Website......
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| Public Workshop DWR and USBR have developed a response plan to address issues contained in the CALSIM II Model Peer Review Report, released in December. A Public Workshop will be held April 9, 2004 to share the plan and receive comments. (03/23/2004) Workshop......
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| Proposition 50 Grant Scoping Workshops DWR and the State Water Resources Control Board will hold public scoping workshops on March 24 and 25 regarding part of the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50). (03/12/2004) More......
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| 2004 Supplemental Revenue Requirement Supplemental Determination of Revenue Requirements For the Period January 1, 2004 Through December 31, 2004. (03/10/2004) Website......
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| Pajaro River Public Forum DWR will hold a public forum in Watsonville on March 11, 2004, regarding the costs of State operation and maintenance of the Pajaro River Levee Project. (03/04/2004) More......
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| Salton Sea Restoration NOP Issued DWR and the Department of Fish and Game are submitting a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for restoration of the Salton Sea ecosystem and preservation of its fish and wildlife resources. Comments will be accepted through April 16. (03/02/2004) Document......
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| In-Delta Storage Program State Feasibility Study DWR and the California Bay-Delta Authority, with technical assistance from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, have completed the Draft In-Delta Storage Program State Feasibility Study. The public is invited to comment through March 20, 2004. (02/26/2004) Website......
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| Bay-Delta and Tributaries Data DWR announces availability of a new web-based interface for the Bay-Delta and Tributaries Cooperative Data Management System. (02/26/2004) More......
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| Turn-Back Water Pool DWR announces that it is offering a 2004 Turn-Back Water Pool Program with two turn-back water pools. (02/17/2004) Website......
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| Water Education Foundation Executive Briefing The Water Education Foundation announces that top California water officials will address its 21st annual Executive Briefing on March 11 and 12 in Sacramento. (02/17/2004) More......
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| Grant Applications Received The FY 2003-04 Local Groundwater Assistance Fund Grant Program application submittal date was January 28, 2004. DWR received a total of 72 applications requesting $17 million in grant funding for projects totaling $26.3 million. (02/06/2004) |
| Note to Anglers: Feather River Flow to Change DWR will be doing maintenance this week at the Feather River outlet of the State Water Project's Oroville-Thermalito Complex and will need to reduce releases from the Afterbay to the river. (01/26/2004) More......
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| 2004 Water Allocation Increase DWR today announced an increase in the 2004 allocation for water delivery to the State Water Project Contractors. (01/16/2004) More......
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| Energy RFP for the SWP DWR announces the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for energy requirements for the State Water Project. Proposals are due by February 9, 2004. (01/14/2004) More......
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| Salton Sea Committee The Resources Agency Salton Sea Committee Inaugural Meeting is set for January 20, 2004. (01/14/2004) More......
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| Salton Sea Conference DWR and the Water Education Foundation sponsor this conference scheduled for January 21, 2004 in Sacramento. A brochure providing details and registration information is available. (Updated.) (01/14/2004) Brochure......
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