A new law requires the Department of Water Resources to set targets for the amount of water to be provided for urban and ...

Groundwater storage may be a viable answer to reducing California's soaring surface water costs, economists say.

UC Davis study shows surface water prices triple during drought while groundwater prices remain stable over time. It points ...

The state department said it is taking a "conservative approach" in managing a water supply that provides for residents and ...

According to the DWR, if left unchecked, the invasive golden mussels can alter aquatic ecosystems by filter-feeding on planktonic algae and changing the habitat structure which can damage fisheries.

As Gov. Newsom prepares to head to Brazil for COP30, California environmental leaders hope his global message sparks more ...

SACRAMENTO, California (KVOA) — The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is developing plans in order to protect California’s waterways from the spread of the invasive golden mussel. A ...

The state’s aquifers gained an estimated 2.2 million acre-feet of groundwater in the 12 months that ended Sept. 30. The amount of groundwater replenishment was significant, but was less than the ...

On October 29, 2025, the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (State Water Board) issued new and ...

Stakeholders should stay informed as state and federal officials advance plans and policies for water conservation, water quality, and climate resilience in California. All this highlights that ...

One growing point of concern involves generative AI’s relationship with state resources as the technology becomes everyday ...