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DWR Logo Certification, Final EIR for the Monterey Amendment
On February 1, 2010, the Director of the Department of Water Resources signed the certification for the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Monterey Amendment to the State Water Project Contracts. The EIR can be found at http://www.water.ca.gov/environmentalservices/monterey_plus.cfm. (02/02/2010)
Sierra Snow DWR Announces Second Snow Survey Results
Manual and electronic readings today indicate that water content in California’s mountain snowpack is 115 percent of normal for the date statewide. This time last year, snow water content was 61 percent of normal statewide. (01/29/2010)
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snow scene DWR Schedules Second Snow Survey of 2009-2010 Season
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) will conduct its second snow survey of the season at 11 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2010, near Lake Tahoe. (01/27/2010)
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South Bay Aqueduct DWR Releases Draft State Water Project Delivery Reliability Report
The Draft State Water Project Delivery Reliability Report 2009 is available for public review. This report updates estimates of the current (2009) and future (2029) State Water Project delivery reliability and incorporates the federal biological opinions for smelt and salmon, and potential impacts of future climate changes. The deadline for coments is March 4, 2010. Access to the full report and directions for providing comments are available at the SWP Delivery Reliability Report website. (01/26/2010)
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Broken Levee DWR releases "FloodSAFE California Achievements"
DWR releases "FloodSAFE California Achievements," highlighting the accomplishments to date of the FloodSAFE California Initiative. The document details achievements in the areas of (1) improving emergency response, (2) improving flood management systems, (3) improving operations and maintenance, (4) and informing and assisting the public. (01/26/2010)
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Oroville Dam Director Snow testifies on California water issues to U.S. House subcommittee
DWR Director Lester Snow today testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Water and Power about California water issues, including current water supply challenges and opportunities. Click the headline to read the Director's prepared testimony. (01/25/2010)
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Stephen Hall Retired Executive Director of the Association of California Water Agencies Passes Away
Stephen Hall was a dedicated, effective leader in California's water community. He played a major role in seeking and encouraging realistic solutions to our State's water supply and water quality challenges. (01/20/2010)
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Lake Perris DWR Releases Draft EIR For Perris Dam Remediation Project
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Perris Dam Remediation Program. (01/13/2010)
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