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Season’s Final Snow Survey Shows Dry Conditions SACRAMENTO – Snow surveyors today reported that water content in California’s snowpack is only 17 percent of normal, meaning below average water supply this summer. (05/02/2013) >> Read More |
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A Historical Perspective of the Interagency Ecological Program The latest publication from the IEP Report Series is a historical perspective about the Interagency Ecological Program, written from the perspective of a long-time IEP member and retired California Department of Fish and Game manager, Perry Herrgesell. (04/30/2013) >> For More Information... |
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DWR Presents Climate Science Service Awards SAN DIEGO – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today presented its 2013 Climate Science Service awards at a drought prediction workshop in San Diego sponsored by the Department and the Western States Water Council. The awards recognize ongoing assistance provided by scientists who have been working with DWR on climate research. (04/30/2013) >> Read More |
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Final Snow Survey of 2013 Set for May 2 The Department of Water Resources (DWR) will conduct this year’s fifth and final snow survey on May 2. One focus of media attention will be the manual survey scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at Phillips Station off Highway 50 near Echo Summit about 90 miles east of Sacramento. [Note earlier start time from previous snow surveys. The early start is to accommodate media attending the DWR-JPL/NASA aerial snow survey briefing at 10:30 a.m. at South Lake Tahoe Airport, approximately 10 miles east of Phillips Station off Highway 50. See media advisory below.] (04/29/2013) >> Read More |
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Media Advisory: Media Availability – DWR and Jet Propulsion Laboratory/NASA Aerial Snow Survey Media Advisory: Media Availability – DWR and Jet Propulsion Laboratory/NASA Aerial Snow Survey What: Media Availability – DWR and Jet Propulsion Laboratory/NASA Aerial Snow Survey When: Thursday, May 2, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Where: South Lake Tahoe Airport (04/29/2013) >> Read More |
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DWR Hosting Integrated Regional Water Management Workshops SACRAMENTO – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is hosting a series of strategic vision and goal-setting workshops on Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM). IRWM incorporates the physical, environmental, societal, economic, legal, and jurisdictional aspects of water management into regional solutions. It is practiced across the state by local and regional agencies. Participation in IRWM is voluntary and is supported by the State of California. (04/25/2013) >> Read More |
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DWR Observes Water Awareness Month SACRAMENTO – As 2013 emerges as a dry year, the Department of Water Resources encourages Californians to observe May as “Water Awareness Month.” "We are reminding everyone to make conservation a daily habit,” said DWR Director Mark Cowin. “Water is essential for our farms, businesses, and communities and we must manage its use appropriately.” Water Awareness Month originated as a joint effort of DWR and the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) during California's 1987-1992 drought to educate the public about water use efficiency and conservation. (04/24/2013) >> Read More... |
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CVFPP Program Environmental Impact Report Scoping Report Released The Final Public Scoping Report for the 2012 CVFPP Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) documents scoping activities that occurred for development of the PEIR. It describes the scoping process steps, including the October 27, 2010, release of the Notice of Preparation, the location and results of scoping meetings, and the comments received during this process. (02/24/2011) >> Download the CVFPP PEIR (PDF, 10MB) |
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DWR Releases Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Progress Report DWR has released a report that provides an update on more than two years of progress toward completing the 2012 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP). California Water Code Section 9610(c) requires DWR to report on the progress and development of the CVFPP, to be posted on the Central Valley Flood Protection Board’s (Board) Web site and made available to the public. The report chronicles work to date on development of the draft CVFPP, scheduled for completion by January 1, 2012. It describes anticipated uses of the CVFPP, key topics the plan will address, and the next steps to produce the plan in the coming year. Progress highlighted includes identifying regional flood management challenges; defining planning goals, principles, and objectives; formulating management actions to address planning goals; and initiating environmental reviews. The report, an accompanying fact sheet, and the Board’s Web site are linked below. (01/14/2011) >> Download CVFPP Progress Report (PDF, 4.4MB) >> Download Progress Report Fact Sheet (PDF, 1MB) >> Central Valley Flood Protection Board Web site |
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Dec. 9 Valleywide Forum Materials Available The Central Valley Flood Management Planning Program Valleywide Forum was held on Thursday, December 9, 2010, in West Sacramento and via live webcast. The forum marked the end of Phase 2 in the development of the 2012 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP). The forum’s purpose was to develop a common understanding among agency partners, work group members, and other event participants about the status and expected content of the 2012 CVFPP and the role of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Central Valley Integrated Flood Management Study in the context of managing flood risk in California’s Central Valley. Please use the link below to view the webcast and access documents presented at the forum. (01/10/2011) >> Valleywide Forum Agenda >> Presentation: FloodSAFE Update >> Presentation: CVFMP Program Update >> Presentation: CV Integrated Flood Mgmt. Study >> Valleywide Forum Webcast |
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