Balancing water supply and endangered fish protection in California
California’s State Water Project receives a new permit to protect endangered fish species while ensuring water supply for 27 million people using innovative strategies.
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Fish and recreation projects highlighted in three Western states
Three initiatives announced by the Bureau of Reclamation highlight ongoing efforts in Wyoming, California, and Nevada to enhance recreational opportunities and protect fish populations.
California completes major tidal habitat restoration project
The Lookout Slough project restores 3,400 acres of tidal habitat, enhancing flood protection and supporting local wildlife, with public access for recreation.
California eases drought emergency in 19 counties
Governor Newsom lifts the drought emergency in 19 counties, while keeping it in 39, as California shifts focus to long-term water resilience and recovery efforts.
Calif. State Water Project faces decline due to climate change
California’s water delivery capacity could decline by 23% in 20 years due to climate change, says a new report.
Part of California canal completed following land sinking damage
Reclamation, Friant Water Authority, and Calif. DWR celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of the Friant-Kern Canal project, restoring capacity to 33 miles of the canal damaged from subsidence — a gradual land sinking due to groundwater removal.