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Department of Water Resources

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES (DWR)

  • Description: Provides dam safety and flood control services, assists local water districts in water management and conservation activities, promotes recreational opportunities, and plans for future statewide water needs.

    Flood Operations Center - To report flood incidents or obtain river forecasts, general water conditions, and flood information.

    • Phone:

    Email: media@water.ca.gov
    Website: www.water.ca.gov

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm; - (Office closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, President's Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day)

    • Location(s)

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Telephone call or visit website www.water.ca.gov
    • Program Fees: No fees
    • Required Documents: No documents required

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A