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Sacramento CA 95814
Phone: (916) 653-6192
Fax: (916) 653-4684
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Science Program makes $8 million available through 2009 Proposal Solicitation Package Through the California Resources Agency, the CALFED Science program is seeking to fund research that will fill critical gaps in our understanding of the current and changing Bay-Delta system. The new scientific information is meant to help resource managers and policymakers make informed decisions about current and future Delta water issues such as healthy ecosystems, water quality, and conveyance and supply. A total of approximately $8 million will be available. (01/16/2009)  CalFED Science Web Site...
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NEW AQUACAST: 2009 Water Plan Update DWR has been crafting and updating the California Water Plan for 50 years. Join Kamyar Guivetchi, Manager of Statewide Integrated Water Management as he explains how the 2009 update is unique, and how the public can get involved in developing the Water Plan. Visit www.waterplan.water.ca.gov to check out the Public Review Draft and tell DWR what you think. (01/16/2009) New Aquacast...
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CA Water Plan Update 2009 Public Review Draft available The Department of Water Resources is pleased to release for broad review and comment the Public Review Draft of the California Water Plan Update 2009: Integrated Water Management, which is truly becoming the state’s Water Plan. It has benefited from the first interagency Steering Committee representing 21 state government agencies with jurisdictions over different aspects of water resources, and it integrates their companion plans and initiatives. In addition, a 45-member Advisory Committee, expanded regional outreach, greater involvement of California Native American Tribes, and coordination with federal agencies provided broad participation in preparing this draft plan. (01/07/2009) Rollout Schedule flyer...
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DWR Announces Snow Survey Results The Department of Water Resources (DWR) first snow survey of the 2008/2009 winter season indicates snow water content is 76 percent of normal for the date, statewide. This time last year, snow water content was 60 percent of normal statewide.While this year’s water content is higher than last, winter storms arrived late. It is too early to tell whether improved figures will translate into a better water year than the state experienced last year, when winter storms ended early leading to California’s driest spring on record. (12/30/2008) Press Release...
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DWR Schedules First Snow Survey of 2008-2009 Season The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) will conduct its first snow survey of the new winter season at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2008, near Lake Tahoe. Reporters and photographers should take snowshoes or cross-country skis and park vehicles along Highway 50. The survey will be the first of five monthly measurements that help water supply planners estimate the amount of spring snowmelt runoff into reservoirs. (12/29/2008) More Information...
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DWR Releases Draft Guidelines for IRWM Region Acceptance Process The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is releasing for public comment draft guidelines for the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Region Acceptance Process (RAP). DWR will solicit oral and written comments on the draft RAP guidelines from interested parties, stakeholders, and the public at two public meetings. (12/24/2008) More Information...
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