DWR Magazine

DWR Annual Awards 2012 05/01/2013 (PDF, 568 KB)

To honor Department of Water Resources employees who have made exceptional contributions to efficiency and effectiveness to the Department and State Government, DWR Director Mark Cowin and Chief Deputy Director Dale Hoffman-Floerke presented awards on April 30, 2013 in the Natural Resources Building Auditorium in Sacramento. A video of the Awards Ceremony can be viewed at http://cawater.rmxpres.com/webcast/data/dwr04302013/main.htm

DWR Magazine Winter 2013 02/06/2013 (PDF, 24.75 MB)

Includes articles on the Bryte Chemical Laboratory, East Branch Extension, and South Central Region Office

DWR Magazine Fall 2012 11/09/2012 (PDF, 13.21 MB)

The DWR Magazine includes articles on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, Delta Levee Earthquake Research, Climate Change, and Northern Region Office.

DWR Magazine Spring/Summer 2012 06/22/2012 (PDF, 7.96 MB)

Articles from DWR Magazine(formerly DWR NEWS/People) include DWR Provides Leadership for Water Efficient Urban Landscapes, Former DWR Director Robie Honored, Intertie Completion, and NASA Collaborates with DWR on Remote Sensing.

California Department of Water Resources 05/01/2012 (PDF, 975 KB)

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), established in 1956 by the California Legislature, plays an important role in sustaining California’s economy, environment and quality of life. DWR operates and maintains the California State Water Project (SWP), which provides drinking water and water to our farms. Other programs work to preserve the natural environment and wildlife, monitor dam safety, manage floodwaters, conserve water use, and provide technical assistance and funding for projects for local water needs. These are among many activities as DWR strives to meet the water needs of today and the future.

DWR Annual Awards 2011 03/08/2012 (PDF, 518 KB)

On March 8, Director Mark Cowin presented the Department of Water Resources’ Annual Awards for 2011 in Sacramento in the Natural Resources Building Auditorium. Congratulations to the following 31 award recipients for their exceptional contributions.

DWR News/People Winter 2012 02/17/2012 (PDF, 7.08 MB)

Articles include Sutter Maintenance Yard, Georgiana Slough Non-Physical Barrier, and California Water Commission Workshops. With new printing changes, the magazine is now being printed in color at no additional cost.

DWR News/People Fall 2011 11/08/2011 (PDF, 11.52 MB)

Articles include San Joaquin Field Division’s Blasting and Coating Crew and DWR’s First LEED-NC Project.

DWR News/People Spring/Summer 2011 06/01/2011 (PDF, 15.13 MB)

Articles feature the East Branch Extension, Water Year 2011, CERS, Oroville Field Division, Consulting Board for Earthquake Analysis 2011 Workshop, and Eureka Flood Center Seismic Award.

DWR News/People Winter 2010-11 02/22/2011 (PDF, 17.50 MB)

The Winter 2010-11 issue of DWR NEWS/People has been distributed. Articles include a Better Understanding of Delta Fish, Central Valley Flood Protection Board Takes New Role, and Gianelli Pumping-Generating Plant Butterfly Valve Removal Project.

DWR News/People Winter 2010-2011 02/22/2011 (/PUBS/DWRNEWS/DWR_NEWS_PEOPLE_WINTER_2010-2011/DWR_NEWS_PEOPLE_WINTER_2010-11, NA)

The Winter 2010-11 issue of DWR NEWS/People has been distributed. Articles include a Better Understanding of Delta Fish, Central Valley Flood Protection Board Takes New Role, and Gianelli Pumping-Generating Plant Butterfly Valve Removal Project.

DWR Annual Awards 2010 02/17/2011 (PDF, 7.03 MB)

On February 15, 2011 in the Natural Resources Building Auditorium in Sacramento, Director Mark Cowin honored Department of Water Resources employees who have made exceptional contributions to the Department and State. Congratulations to the following 44 award recipients!

DWR News/People Fall 2010 12/13/2010 (PDF, 3.51 MB)

Articles dedicated to the 50th anniversary of passage of the Burns-Porter Act funding the State Water Project include reminiscences by former Directors William Gianelli and Ronald Robie as well as recollections of DWR retirees on the startup of the SWP.

DWR News People Spring/Summer 2010 06/01/2010 (PDF, 6.20 MB)

DWR News-People for Spring / Summer 2010

DWR Annual Awards 2009 03/03/2010 (PDF, 2.23 MB)

On February 24, Director Mark Cowin and California Secretary for Natural Resources Lester Snow presented the Department of Water Resources’ Annual Awards for 2009 in Sacramento in the Resources Building Auditorium. Congratulations to the following 61 award recipients for their exceptional contributions.

DWR News People Winter 2010 02/25/2010 (PDF, 5.14 MB)