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California Department of Water Resources

1996 News Releases

NOTE: This information may have been superseded by later news releases. These items are listed here for archive purposes, only.

The Department of Water Resources today announced that some gates on the Sacramento Weir will be opened about 9 am on Wednesday, January 1, 1997. (12/31/96)
The Department of Water Resources is initially approving 2.4 million acre-feet of entitlement water for long-term State Water Project contractors in 1997. (12/2/96)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, through its National Flood Insurance Program, is sponsoring two seminars focussing on flood harzard ratings and flood insurance. They will be held on November 19 in Fresno. (11/14/96)
The Western Regional Urban Streams Conference will be held in Arcata, CA, on November 15-17. Conference sessions will explore a variety of urban waterways issues. (11/5/96)
The Department of Water Resources began placing a new kind of fish habitat at Silverwood Lake last week. (10/28/96)
To foster public review of the proposed Interim South Delta Program, workshops and public hearings are scheduled during November. (10/23/96)
News advisory: There will be a press briefing on funding for a $21.5 million project to improve flood protection for the City of West Sacramento. (10/11/96)
To accommodate Oroville area anglers and business interests, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has rescheduled three projects that will affect flows on the Feather River near Oroville Dam. (10/3/96)
For the second year in a row, major reservoirs are storing more than average amounts. (10/1/96)
The California Department of Water Resources and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released environmental documents for a program to improve south Delta flows for agriculture, water export purposes, and fish habitat. (8/14/96)
The Department of Water Resources and the State Water Contractors today announced publication of a new report on the Department's efforts to assure high-quality drinking water. (7/16/96)
Large urban water users can save money and conserve water by using CIMIS, the State of California's computerized weather-data service. (7/8/96)
A major, free fireworks display the night of July 4 will illuminate Lake Oroville. (6/28/96)
Governor Wilson has appointed Stephen L. Kashiwada to the State Water Project Deputy Director position for the Department of Water Resources, succeeding John J. Silveira who retired in December 1995. (6/4/96)
Severe rainy weather has forced a one-week postponement of the second annual free "Walk for Wellness" at Oroville Dam to Friday, May 24. (5/16/96)
Because of rising Delta smelt counts at Delta pumps, water exports will be moderated over the next few days to reduce risk to the fish. (5/15/96)
On Saturday, May 18, O'Neill Forebay will be the setting for a free fishing derby for youngsters under age 16. (5/9/96)
More than 1.7 million people visited facilities of the California Department of Water Resources during the period July 1, 1991, through June 30, 1995. (5/6/96)
Get fit and have fun -- all in the same day. Join the "Walk for Wellness" on Friday, May 17, for a one-mile trek across Oroville Dam. (5/3/96)
California's water supplies are plentiful this spring, as the State prepared to observe Water Awareness Month during May. (4/29/96)
Construction on the new intake tower is progressing and the lake level is down, but there are still lots of reasons to visit Silverwood Lake. (4/17/96)
A new brochure lists recreational opportunities at State Water Project reservoirs. (4/1/96)
The State Department of Water Resources has released a report summarizing two federal studies focusing on water issues in and near the American River Basin. (3/21/96)
To monitor and protect young salmon and other fish species, biologists have installed traps on the Feather River to sample, measure, and tag the fish. (3/14/96)
The Department of Water Resources will deliver full State Water Project allocations to its 29 long-term water supply contractors in 1996. (3/8/96)
The Department of Water Resources is increasing State Water Project allocations to at least 90 percent for this year. (3/4/96)
Even during the winter, Lake Oroville provides enjoyable fishing and boating opportunities. (2/15/96)
Water FAX: 1995 water deliveries from the State Water Project and the Central Valley Project outpaced those of 1994. (1/11/96)
Snow surveyors from the California Department of Water Resources will take reporters on the first manual snow-water measurement of the winter on Thursday, January 4. (1/3/96)
The Department of Water Resources announced completion of a 40-day project to repair leaks in the California Aqueduct near Patterson, southwest of Modesto. (1/3/96)


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