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Flood preparations underway for what could be another active season
The 2023 water year was a weather whiplash for many, from drought conditions to heavy rain and snow. From October 2022 to March of 2023, it marked the sixth-wettest water year in state history. With a lot of water to hold, many regions flooded and the DWR is now getting supplies ready.
Lake Oroville hits 100% capacity, houseboats back on water in time for summer The record-breaking winter storms have created a dramatic turnaround for Lake Oroville. The DWR said it has only been full twice over the past 15 years.
Lake Oroville hits 100% capacity, houseboats back on water in time for summer The record-breaking winter storms have created a dramatic turnaround for Lake Oroville. The DWR said it has only been full twice over the past 15 years.
Weak storm system kicks up snow showers across the Sierra The latest statewide snowpack measurement from the California Department of Water Resources shows the snowpack's snow-water equivalent is 61.1 inches. "This year's result will go down as one of the largest snowpack years on record in California," a DWR official says.
Record Sierra winter: Latest measurement shows snowpack at 237% of average; Flood concerns grow "This year's result will go down as one of the largest snowpack years on record in California," says DWR manager. Only in 1952, 1969 and 1983 were statewide measurements above 200 percent of the April 1 average.
California snowpack one of the largest in state history DWR's electronic readings from 130 snow sensors placed throughout the state indicate the statewide snowpack's snow water equivalent is 61.1 inches. Officials said there have only been three other years where April's snowpack has been greater than 200% of average: 1950 to 1969, and 1983.
Oroville Main Spillway opened for flood control Oro Dam Blvd. E to reopen as DWR reduces Lake Oroville outflows. PG&E outage reduced to almost 200 customers on Sunday in Oroville.
Storm Tracker Forecast: Sunny with the lingering threat of flooding Wednesday PG&E outage reduced to almost 200 customers on Sunday in Oroville. DWR to increase Lake Oroville outflows Thursday.
Glenn County evacuation warnings lifted Oro Dam Blvd. E to reopen as DWR reduces Lake Oroville outflows. Man dies after becoming wedged underneath semitruck in Sutter County.
Officers crack down on parking in canyons after cars block emergency vehicles DWR to relocate at least 80 elk from SLC golf course to mountain. Police: ‘Distressed man’ who threatened police with scissors, knife critically wounded in Taylorsville officer-involved shooting.
Richmond Falcon Cam returns with bird’s-eye view of love birds on their downtown nest Richmond Falcon Cam is live for the 2023 season. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced the cam was live last Friday.
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. DWR has now provided...Go to Publisher's websiteRead in NewsBreakComments / 0Add a Comment.
California's statewide snowpack at near-record levels for this time of year The state's Department of Water Resources (DWR) Friday performed its third snow survey of the season. Conditions have improved so much, in fact, that only about half of the state is still considered to be in severe or moderate drought conditions by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Madera County Groundwater Sustainability Agency Receives $9.3 Million as California Department of Water Resources Awards $25 Million in LandFlex Grants to Protect Drinking Water Wells The Department of Water Resources (DWR), in coordination with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, on Thursday...Go to Publisher's websiteRead in NewsBreakComments / 0Add a CommentYOU MAY ALSO LIKELocal California StateGovernor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in 13 Counties Due to Winter Storms.
Dogs have been chasing wildlife, DWR reminds owners it’s illegal Dogs have been chasing wildlife, DWR reminds owners it’s illegal. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reminds dog owners to keep dogs from chasing wildlife.
Dogs have been chasing wildlife, DWR reminds owners it’s illegal Dogs have been chasing wildlife, DWR reminds owners it’s illegal. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reminds owners to keep their dogs from chasing wildlife.
State, federal water deliveries forecast to increase for millions of Californians State and federal water managers announced Wednesday increased deliveries for millions of Californians. Increased reservoir levels led the state's Department of Water Resources to set its delivery forecast at 30 percent of requested water supplies for the State Water Project. On Wednesday, DWR slightly increased the delivery forecast to 35 percent.
DWR institutes emergency closure of antler shed hunting season across Utah The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has placed a statewide emergency closure on shed hunting. The closure went into effect on Tuesday and will stay active through April 30 on private and public lands. The goal is to reduce human-caused stress and disturbance.
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