Public Affairs Office

Media & Public Information Branch

The Public Affairs Office has compiled a variety of documents for the media with program specifics and links to quickly locate basic water information in order to rapidly and accurately disseminate stories, saving time during eventful water seasons.

Fact Sheets:

• Sacramento River Flood Control Project, Weirs and Flood Relief Structures Fact Sheet
• Weirs, Bypasses, Flood Terms, River Systems Fact Sheet
• Flood Operations Center Fact Sheet

Quick Web Link Directory:

• California Data Exchange Center (CDEC) and National Weather Service (NWS) Resources
• DWR General Brochures and Information Sheets

Video:

• How a Levee Fails

Visit DWR's online Photo Library to view past floods, levee sites, and other field photographs. Visit the DWR Video Archive for general, educational and department stock footage videos.

For immediate information, contact a DWR Information Officer in the Public Affairs Office.