California Department of Water Resources

We are proud to work for DWR every day! Through a variety of fulfilling #careers, we can sustainably manage the water resources of #California to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance natural and human environments. Join our team at water.ca.gov/About/Careers

🚩 Critical fire weather is expected across parts of California this week. A Red Flag Warning is in effect Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday for portions of Trinity and Shasta counties, where isolated dry thunderstorms could produce lightning outside of rainfall, increasing the risk of new wildfire starts. A Fire Weather Watch is also in effect Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning for the mountains and south coast of Santa Barbara County, the Ventura County Mountains, and the Interstate 5 Corridor. Forecast conditions include strong northwest to north winds, hot temperatures, and relative humidity as low as 10–25%. If a wildfire starts, these conditions can lead to rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior. Prepare now by packing a go-bag, creating a wildfire action plan with your family, and avoiding activities that could spark a fire. #ReadyForWildfire #OneLessSpark #RedFlagWarning #FireWeatherWatch #CAwx

Sometimes a vacation is closer than you think. If you’re looking for a short getaway during #LakeAppreciationMonth look no further than Pyramid Lake! With a visitors center featuring stunning views of the lake, there’s a full day of fun to be had just around the corner. Learn more at water.ca.gov/What-We-Do/Rec… #VisitorCenter #VisitorsCenters #Vacation #Summer

Happy National Rock Day! 🤘 Most rocks sit still; these ones are put to work! Temporary rock barriers in the south Delta help maintain water levels affected by pumping plants and support water management during critical summer months. These temporary geological wonders can be found at Old River near Tracy, Middle River, and Grant Line Canal. They will be removed by November 30. They're only here for a season, so don't take them for granite! See more photos of these barriers and all of DWR's photos at pixel-ca-dwr.photoshelter.com/search?terms=%…

Did you know? The State Water Project is full of fun facts! Dive in to learn more about what it takes to keep water flowing to millions of Californians across the state. Learn more about the State Water Project at water.ca.gov/Programs/State… #StateWaterProject #CAWater #TheMoreYouKnow

DWR has many amazing resources including the FREE California Irrigation Management Information System, which has just undergone a revamp to be faster and more reliable! CIMIS has over 150 weather stations collecting local weather data including air and soil temperature, humidity, and precipitation to generate hourly reports. Data from CIMIS helps California save billions of dollars a year while conserving our most precious resource, water. Access this helpful information at cimis.water.ca.gov #SmartIrrigationMonth #California #Irrigation #Weather

It’s National Day of Rock n Roll, and we’re rocking out to some familiar hits but with a water twist so let the good times roll and join us!

Planning on visiting the @CAStateFair? Take a much-needed break from the heat and visit our Flowing Stills photo exhibit where you can cool off while you explore the balance between science and nature within California’s State Water Project. Beyond the infrastructure, these stunning photographs highlight the people, science, and beauty that encompass this engineering marvel. See you July 17th - August 2nd! #CaliforniaStateFair #StateWaterProject #Infrastructure #Photography

Are you interested in kickstarting your career with DWR's paid Apprenticeship Program? Hear from Crystal, an apprenticeship graduate, about her journey from apprenticeship to a full-time journey-level position with DWR! Exams close July 13. Hiring now! To learn about exam and job vacancy requirements, visit water.ca.gov/About/Careers/…

Just a short drive from the town of Paradise, the Lime Saddle Recreation Area is located along the western shoreline of the North Fork of Lake Oroville and accessible from Pentz Road. The boat ramp and day use area features picnic tables, sun shelters, and restroom facilities. A five-lane boat ramp provides access to Lake Oroville with two lanes extending down to 702 feet for lower water access. A Marina also offers supplies, gas for boats, and boat rentals so you can enjoy a day on the lake. The Lime Saddle Campground features 50 total campsites with 44 individual campsites (28 car/tent sites and 16 RV sites with full hookups). Hike or bike along the 1.73-mile Lime Saddle Trail featuring scenic views of the reservoir. Learn more in the Lake Oroville Community Update at water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026…

We’re a little over halfway through the year and we’re looking back at some major DWR highlights. Take a journey with us through the memes that made our 2026 moments!

Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County will be closed on Tuesday, July 14 until 2 p.m. for application of Harmful Algal Bloom treatment. The lake will be closed to watercrafts and will not allow any fishing or swimming. For more about Silverwood Lake, go to water.ca.gov/What-We-Do/Rec…

Are you interested in kickstarting your career with DWR's paid Apprenticeship Program? Hear from Isaias, an apprenticeship graduate, about his journey from apprenticeship to a full-time journey-level position with DWR! Exams close July 13. Hiring now! To learn about exam and job vacancy requirements, visit water.ca.gov/About/Careers/…

By air, land, and water, California is collecting more information about our groundwater systems than ever before. With reliance on groundwater continuing to grow, tools like floating transient electromagnetic (FloaTEM) are helping DWR and local partners better understand and manage California’s water resources. #California #Groundwater

Delta residents are expected to experience little if any disruption of local traffic as a result of Delta Conveyance Project construction. Design features such as dedicated haul roads, worker park-and-ride systems, and traffic management coordination, will result in no measurable increase in routine travel times on Delta roads, with construction traffic largely routed away from local communities. For more information on DWR’s ongoing efforts to address Delta residents’ concerns about the impacts of DCP construction, check out this informative infographic at water.ca.gov/-/media/DWR-We… #California #DeltaConveyanceProject

DWR congratulates the more than 709 apprentices that have completed DWR’s Apprenticeship Program since its creation in 1971. Learn more about starting a lucrative career in the hydroelectric industry through our apprenticeship program at water.ca.gov/About/Careers/… #Apprenticeship

DNA isn’t just a way to solve crimes or uncover more relatives in your family tree, it is the key to discovering and mapping biodiversity in our waterways! Environmental DNA plays an important role in leaving behind the microscopic clues that scientist detectives need to better understand the ecosystem and species that call those habitats home. Learn more about how eDNA and metabarcoding are being used as non-invasive tools for monitoring biodiversity and tracking ecosystem health at water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026… #DNA #Biodiversity #Science #California

These photos prove that some things never change and in California that includes our love of lakes. Scroll through as we travel from the 1960s to now to explore the many recreational opportunities that our beautiful lakes provide us. For those that guessed the year each photo is taken, here’s your chance to see if you were right! Photo 1 - 1960 Photo 2 – 1975 Photo 3 – 2008 Photo 4 - 2025 #LakeAppreciationMonth #California

It's Smart Irrigation Month and we have a FREE resource that helps increase your water saving, irrigation efficiency! DWR’s California Irrigation Management Information System is a network of over 150 weather stations that collect local weather data such as solar radiation, air temperature, soil temperature, relative humidity, and precipitation. By accessing local data from CIMIS, water managers and everyday garden enthusiasts can develop efficient and accurate irrigation schedules. Check out this helpful information at cimis.water.ca.gov #SmartIrrigationMonth #California #Irrigation #Weather

Today, DWR’s new director, Tom Gibson, was sworn in by @CalNatResources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. Congratulations Tom! #California #Director #Congratulations