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Public Affairs Office
Department of Water Resources
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 942836
Sacramento, CA 94236
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2005 News Announcements
NOTE: This information
may have been superseded by later news releases. These items are listed
here for archive purposes, only.
- Sacramento Weir Opened Early -- The Department of Water Resources
opened 20 gates of the Sacramento Weir on Saturday, December 31, at
8:30 a.m. Originally scheduled for 2 p.m., the gates were opened early
due to heavy rains upstream and higher than expected flows. Depending
upon weather and river conditions, additional gates may be opened later
this weekend.
The Sacramento Weir is a manually operated flood control structure four
miles upstream of Sacramento’s Tower Bridge and about two miles
north of the American River’s confluence of the Sacramento River.
Under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rules, the weir is opened after the
Sacramento River hits the 27.5 foot stage at Sacramento’s I street
Bridge with a forecast to continue rising. The weir consists of 48 gates
which are removed manually to allow water to spill from the Sacramento
River down the mile-long Sacramento Bypass in West Sacramento into the
larger Yolo Bypass. (12/31/05) Weir Photos: #1,
#2, #3,
#4
- Emergency Restriction on Recreational Boating -- The Department
of Boating and Waterways has issued a full restriction on recreational
boating in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta System, effective immediately
through 12 noon, Tuesday, January 3, 2006. No recreational boating is
permitted in the area bound by the City of Sacramento to the north,
City of Pittsburg to the west and City of Tracy to the south. Due to
high water levels, large floating debris may pose a risk of injury to
boaters. Boat traffic also may cause wakes to overtop the levees. The
Department advises law enforcement agencies to provide discretion to
vessel operateros who have no other means of transportation. This order
issued pursuant to subdivision (c) (1) of Section 660 of the Harbors
and Navigation Code and in Title 14, California Code of Regulations
Section 6698.1 et. seq. For additional information see the DBW website,
www.dbw.ca.gov. (12/31/05)
- Sacramento Weir Opening -- The Department of Water Resources
(DWR) today announced it plans to open the Sacramento Weir about 2 p.m.
on Saturday, December 31. News coverage is invited. A DWR flood management
official will be on hand at the West Sacramento viewing point during
the weir opening to provide commentary and perspective. The weir is
located on Old River Road along the west levee (right bank) of the Sacramento
River. From Interstate 80 take the Reed Avenue exit eastbound, and then
turn left on Harbor Boulevard, which becomes Old River Road. The weir
is about one mile upriver (generally north) from that point. Limited
parking is available at the south levee turnout. The Sacramento Weir
is a key structure protecting the City of Sacramento during high flows
on the Sacramento River, diverting flows through the Sacramento Bypass
into the Yolo Bypass for safe passage to the Delta. (12/30/05) more...
- Flood Update -- The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has
declared an emergency moblilization as of December 29, 2005. High tides
in the Delta and continued wet weather expected throughout the State
necessitate the mobilization of the Department to prepare river forecasts,
manage flood-related information, provide technical assistance and fight
floods as needed. (12/30/05)
- Daily News Media Briefings -- The Department of Water Resources
today announced that, starting on Saturday, December 31, continuing
through Monday, January 2, it will hold two daily news media briefings
at the Sacramento flood operations center, describing Northern California
river conditions and weather patterns. Starting on Saturday, December
31, the morning briefing, previously given at 11:30 am, will be moved
forward to 11 am, in response to media scheduling requests for an earlier
presentation. An additional afternoon briefing, starting at 5 pm, will
be initiated on that day, providing a comprehensive evening news update
on floodwatch developments. (12/30/05)
- DWR Declares Flood Alert -- The Department of Water resources
(DWR) declared a “Flood Alert” at 8:00 a.m. today to deal
with recent storms and forecasts of additional precipitation throughout
California. (12/27/05) more...
- DWR Schedules First Snow Survey of 2006 Season -- The California
Department of Water Resources (DWR) will conduct its first snow survey
of the new winter season at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2006, near
Lake Tahoe. (12/22/05) more...
- 2006 Water Allocation Increases -- DWR today announced it is
increasing its allocation for water delivery to the State Water Project
Contractors in calendar year 2006 from 55% to 65% of requests. (12/14/05)
more...
- Water Plan Update -- California Water Plan - Update 2005 announces
their December 9, 2005 final Advisory Committee meeting in Sacramento.
(12/8/05) more...
- Lake Oroville -- DWR will stock Lake Oroville with coho salmon
through the third week of December 2005. (12/7/05) more...
- Bulletin 132-04 Now Available -- DWR has just released Bulletin
132-04, Management of the California State Water Project, which provides
information on water supply planning, construction, financing, management,
and operation activities of the SWP. (12/1/05) more...
November
- Yuba River Fish Populations -- The Department of Fish and Game
(DFG) and DWR today announced support for the proposed lower Yuba River
Accord pilot program. (11/29/05) more...
- Salton Sea Public Meetings -- The California Resources Agency
will conduct a series of four public meetings on plans to identify ecosystem
restoration alternatives for the Salton Sea through December 1, 2005.
(11/28/05) more...
- SWP Delivery Reliability Report Released -- DWR released the
draft of the 2005 SWP Delivery Reliability Report for public review
and comment by December 23, 2005. The report is available at the Bay-Delta
Office web site. (11/28/05) Web
Site
- Initial 2006 Water Allocation -- DWR today announced the initial
allocation for water delivery to the State Water Project Contractors
in calendar year 2006. (11/23/05) more...
- South Delta Improvements Program -- DWR announces new South
Delta Improvements Program web site. The Program to improve water quality
and protect salmon in the South Delta will conduct public meetings and
hearings through January, 2006. (11/10/05) more..,
Web Site, Meeting
Schedule (.pdf)
- Earthquakes Pose Threat to Delta Levees -- Appearing before
a joint legislative committee, DWR Director Lester Snow today outlined
the catastrophic impact of a significant earthquake on Delta levees.
(11/01/05) more...,
Presentation
(2M .pdf)
October
- DWR Improves Water Data Library -- DWR has launched an improved
version of its Water Data Library which makes information retrievals
easier and more powerful. (10/31/05) more...
- Report Released - CalSim-II Model Sensitivity Analysis -- The
Sensitivity Analysis was was conducted in response to the comments received
during the public review of the 2003 State Water Project Delivery Reliability;
and on the recommendations of the CalSim-II peer review expert panel
sponsored by CALFED in December 2003. (10/27/05) more...
- Plan to Combat Delta Smelt Decline -- The Resources Agency
today released a 14-point science-based framework to address declines
in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta’s native fish species. (10/20/05)
more...
- California Resources Agency to Release Delta Smelt Action Plan
-- Ryan Broddrick, Director of the Department of Fish and Game and Lester
Snow, Director of DWR will hold a press conference on Thursday, October
20 at 11:00 a.m. at the State Capitol, Room 1190 to release the Delta
Smelt Action Plan. (10/19/05) more...
- CALFED Watershed Program -- DWR is seeking comments from the
public on the CALFED Watershed Program Draft Grant Proposal Solication
Package for funds available from Proposition 50. The comment period
closes on October 21, 2005. The draft PSP is available online at the
DWR Watershed Program website. (10/17/05) more...
- Lake Perris Dam Repair -- DWR today announced that it will
move forward with plans to repair Riverside County’s Perris Dam.
(10/06/05) more...
- Water Desalination Grants -- DWR announces the release of
Proposition 50, Chapter 6(a) Water Desalination Grants Draft 2006 solicitation
package and notice for public workshops (10/05/05) more...
September
- Water Plan Update Advisory Committee Workshop -- Upcoming Advisory
Committee workshop in Sacramento on October 12, 2005 from 1-4 p.m. (09/28/05)
more...
- Oroville Salmon Festival -- The 11th Annual Salmon Festival
in Oroville will be celebrated on Saturday, September 24, during the
fall migration of Feather River Chinook salmon. (09/08/05) more...
- Water Plan Update Advisory Committee Workshop -- The next California
Water Plan Advisory Committee Workshop will be held in Sacramento on
September 14, 2005 from 1 till 5 p.m. (09/02/05) more...
- Prop 50 Grant Program Public Meeting -- DWR and the State Water
Resources Control Board have scheduled a September 23, 2005, public
meeting to present preliminary award recommendations for the Proposition
50, Chapter 8 Integrated Regional Water Management – Planning
Grant Program. (09/02/05) more...
- Outdoor Fun for Disabled, Disadvantaged Children -- A day of
outdoor fun for disabled and disadvantaged children will be provided
at Lake Oroville in Butte County on September 10 by DWR and by a newly
formed partnership of local and state interests. (09/02/05) more...
- DWR Cosponsors Sacramento Flood Conference -- Flood management
officials from California, Nevada and Hawaii will gather in Sacramento
September 6-9 for the Floodplain Management Association’s 2005
Conference, cosponsored by DWR. (09/01/05) more...
August
- New Web Site--Salton Sea Ecosystem Restoration -- DWR and
the Department of Fish and Game announce a new web site which will document
development of a restoration plan for the Salton Sea ecosystem, and
accompanying Environmental Impact Report. (08/31/05) more...
- Energy Workshops -- DWR schedules energy workshops for Water
and Wastewater Agencies at three locations through August 25, 2005.
(08/05/05) more...
- Water Plan Update -- California Water Plan - Update 2005 announces
their August 17, 2005 Advisory Committee meeting in Sacramento. (08/04/05)
more...
- 2006 Revenue Requirement (8/03/05)
more...
- Aquatic Adventure Camps -- DWR announces more than 200 youngsters
learned water safety skills at Aquatic Adventure Camps at four State
Water Project reservoirs this summer. (08/03/05) more...
July
- Wheeler Island Levee Break -- DWR is providing emergency response
assistance at Wheeler Island in the Suisun Marsh following a levee break
yesterday afternoon which sent water pouring in from adjacent Honker
Bay. (07/22/05) more...
- Hetch Hetchy Study Workshop Scheduled -- DWR and the Department
of Parks and Recreation will conduct a media briefing and public workshop
on Thursday, July 14, 2005, regarding the State’s Hetch Hetchy
Valley Restoration Study. (07/08/05) more...
- Catch a Special Thrill for Kids -- DWR announces the Catch
a Special Thrill for Kids event at Lake Del Valle on Saturday, July
9th. (07/01/05) more...
- Fireworks at Lake Oroville -- For the 10th consecutive year,
one of Northern California’s greatest fireworks displays will
take place at Lake Oroville on Monday, July 4, at no cost to the public.
(07/01/05) more...
June
- California Water Plan Workshops -- DWR has posted two California
Water Plan public evening workshop notices--July 12 (Sacramento) and
July 13 (Chino). (06/30/05) Workshop
Materials, Workshop
Schedule
- Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program -- DWR and
the State Water Resources Control Board have issued the Draft Step 2
Proposal Solicitation Package for the Proposition 50, Chapter 8 Integrated
Regional Water Management Grant Program. Public meetings will be held
July 28 and August 4. (06/22/05) more...
- Lakes and Reservoirs Week -- After a period of low water levels,
many of California’s lakes and reservoirs are full or nearly full,
just in time for California Lakes and Reservoirs Appreciation Week July
1-7. (06/22/05) more...
- Local Groundwater Assistance Grants -- DWR today announced
the award of $6,400,000 in grant funding to 30 public agencies from
the Local Groundwater Assistance Program. (06/17/05) more...
- Summer Fun on Tap At Lake Oroville -- Lake Oroville, which
filled nearly to the brim just in time for summer fun, is offering world
class fishing, camping, picnicking and swimming in scenic Butte County.
(06/15/05) more...
- $4.6 Million Awarded in Urban Steams Grants -- DWR has awarded
$4.6 million in Proposition 40 grants to 17 local projects that restore
urban streams. (06/15/05) more...
- Oroville Forebay Aquatic Center Grand Opening -- DWR and the
Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting and grand
opening ceremony at the Forebay Aquatic Center at 1 p.m. on Friday,
June 24, 2005. (06/14/05) more...
- $28 Million Awarded in Ag and Urban Water Use Grants
-- DWR is awarding $28 million in Proposition 50 grants to 75 agricultural
and urban water use efficiency projects. (06/10/05) more...
- 2006 Proposed Revenue Requirement
-- (06/08/05) more...
- California Water Plan Workshops -- DWR has posted the California
Water Plan public input workshop notices, agendas, and call-in phone
number as well as the schedule of public input workshops through June
30th. (06/02/05) Workshop
Materials, Workshop
Schedule
- Catch a Special Thrill for Kids Event -- DWR in partnership
with the Departments of Parks, Boating and Waterways, Fish and Game,
and the Catch a Special Thrill for Kids Foundation will sponsor an event
on Saturday, June 4 at Lake Perris in Southern California. (06/02/05)
more...
- Salinity Management Workshop -- DWR and the Santa Clara Valley
Water District are co-sponsoring the workshop "A Salinity Management
Strategy--Water Softener Replacement Rebate Program" on July 8,
2005. (06/02/05) more...
May
- State Water Project Allocation Increase -- DWR has announced
it is increasing its allocation of 2005 State Water Project water for
long-term contractors from 80% to 90%. (05/31/05) more...
- Water Desalination Grants-- DWR is awarding $25 million in
grants to 25 water desalination projects. (05/25/05) more...
- DWR Extends Water Plan Update Comment Period Extended -- The
Department of Water Resources is extending the public comment period
on the Public Review Draft of the California Water Plan Update 2005
to Friday, July 22, 2005. (05/24/05) more...
- River Conditions -- DWR announced today it is closely monitoring
conditions as heavy rainfall and snowmelt pushes many Northern California
rivers to near-or-above flood stage. (05/17/05) more...
- Prop 50 Water Use Efficiency Grants -- DWR has scheduled June
1, 2005 for a public workshop to discuss its Draft Funding Recommendation
for the 2005 Funding Cycle of Water Use Efficiency Grants. This program
implements Chapter 7, Section 79550 (g) of Proposition 50, which provides
funding for agricultural and urban water efficiency projects. The recommended
projects list is now available. (05/17/05, Rev. 5/27/05) more...
- CALFED Surface Storage Report Released -- DWR has released
the CALFED Bay-Delta Program Surface Storage Investigations Progress
Report. The Report, prepared by DWR and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation,
provides updates on the latest activities of the CALFED Surface Storage
Program, presents an overview of the major findings and status of each
of the five storage investigations. (05/09/05) more...
- Water Awareness Month -- California’s traditional May
observance of Water Awareness Month this year serves as a prelude to
public hearings in June on the newest California Water Plan Update.
(05/09/05) more...
April
- Final Snow Survey Results of 2004-05 Season -- Results
of the late April, 2005, snow survey by the California Department of
Water Resources near Echo Summit in the Northern Sierra are linked below.
(04/28/05) more...
- June Public Hearings for California Water Plan Public Review
Draft -- DWR today announced ten public hearings to receive
comments on the Public Review Draft of the California Water Plan Update
2005. The hearings and two evening call-in sessions are posted on the
new Water Plan web site. (04/27/05) more...
- Yuba Accord -- DWR joined with the Department of
Fish and Game, local agenices, environmental organizations and agricultural
interests on April 21st to announce the Lower Yuba River Accord. The
Accord proposes new instream flow requirements that will increase protection
for the river's fisheries resources, represents the first long-term
water acquisition by the State for the CALFED Environmental Water Account,
and will improve water supply reliability for DWR, the Bureau of Reclamation
and Yuba County farmers. (04/22/05) DFG
News Release | Executive
Summary
- State Water Project Allocation Increase -- DWR today
announced it is increasing its allocation of 2005 State Water Project
(SWP) water for long-term contractors from 70% to 80%. (04/22/05) more...
- Conserve Water -- DWR Public Service Announcement
urges “Mission Control” over wasteful sprinkler systems.
(04/19/05) more...
(3M .wmv)
- South Delta Program Workshop -- DWR, in conjunction
with the California Bay-Delta Authority, announces the second of two
public workshops on April 28 to discuss the proposed South Delta Improvements
Program. (04/15/05) more...
- Draft California Water Plan Released -- DWR today
released the public review draft of the California Water Plan Update
2005, a proposed strategic plan to meet the state’s water needs
through 2030. It is posted on the new Water Plan web site. (04/14/05)
more...
- Groundwater Assistance Grant Award Nominations --
DWR will convene a Local Groundwater Assistance Grant Program Technical
Advisory Panel and public meeting in Sacramento on April 29, 2005. (04/12/05)
more...
- Water Plan Update -- California Water Plan - Update
2005 announces their April 14, 2005 Advisory Committee meeting in Sacramento.
(04/06/05) more...
- Desalination Grants and Public Workshop -- DWR is
recommending water desalination projects receive $25 million in Proposition
50 grants. A public workshop has been scheduled in Sacramento on April
12 at 10 a.m. (04/05/05) more...
- DWR Announces Snow Survey Results -- DWR increases
water allocation following April 1 Snow Survey. (04/01/05) more...
March
- Snow Survey Scheduled -- The next snow survey by
the DWR will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, April 1, near Lake Tahoe.
(3/23/05) more...
- Final IRWM PSPs and Workshops -- DWR and the State
Water Resources Control Board have issued the FINAL Proposal Solicitation
Packages for the Proposition 50, Chapter 8 Integrated Regional Water
Management Program. Workshops will be held at various locations through
April 7th. (3/21/05) more...
- Vista del Lago Reopening Postponed -- A new landslide
has forced DWR to delay the planned Sunday, March 20, 2005, reopening
of its Vista del Lago Visitors Center at Lake Pyramid in Northern Los
Angeles County. (3/17/05) more...
- 2005 Revised Revenue Requirement
-- (03/16/05) more...
- New Web Site - Hetch Hetchy Study --The Resources
Agency has asked DWR and the Department of Parks and Recreation to review
existing studies on the impacts of restoring Hetch Hetchy Valley. The
web site provides information on study objectives, scope, schedule,
deliverables, study framework, evaluation steps, and links to previous
studies and related resources. (3/15/05) more...
- Vista del Lago Reopens March 20 -- DWR plans to reopen
its Vista del Lago Visitors Center at Lake Pyramid in Northern Los Angeles
County on Sunday, March 20, 2005. (3/14/05) more...
- Energy Purchase - Request for Proposals -- DWR, State
Water Project is soliciting proposals for purchase of power for the
calendar year 2006 and 2007. Completed proposal packages are due no
later than April 6, 2005, 10:00 a.m. (3/10/05) more...
- Simulation of Natural Flows in Piru Creek -- DWR
has certified the Environmental Impact Report for simulation of natural
flows in Piru Creek downstream of Pyramid Dam. (3/8/05) more...
- Snow Survey Results -- DWR announces results of the
March 1, 2005, snow survey. (3/1/05) more...
February
- DWR Announces Snow Survey --The next snow survey
by DWR will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, near Lake Tahoe.
(2/24/05) more...
- San Joaquin River Aeration Facility -- DWR has released
the public draft of the San Joaquin River Deep Water Ship Channel Demonstration
Dissolved Oxygen Aeration Facility Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration for this CALFED project. Public comments will be accepted
through March 11, 2005. (2/22/05) more...
- Water Desalination Grant Applications Accepted --
DWR has accepted 42 applications from 44 received requesting a total
of $71,305,947 in Proposition 50 Water Desalination Grants. (2/11/05)
more...
- Economics Web Site Goes Live -- This new web site
has been designed to highlight the services provided by the DWR economics
staff. (2/8/05) more...
- Water Use Efficiency Proposals Accepted -- DWR has
accepted 168 of 174 proposals seeking grants through the 2004 Water
Use Efficiency Proposal Solicitation Package. (2/7/05) more...
January
- Oroville Facilities Relicensing -- DWR today filed
an application for a new federal license to operate its Oroville Facilities
– the heart of the State Water Project. (1/26/05) more...
- Prop 50 Grant Packages -- DWR and the State Water
Resources Control Board have issued draft Proposal Solicitation Packages
for the Proposition 50, Chapter 8 Integrated Regional Water Management
Program. (1/24/05) more...
- Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Settlement
with Mirant -- (1/14/05) more...
- DWR Increases Water Allocation -- DWR today announced
it is increasing its allocation for water delivery to the State Water
Project Contractors in calendar year 2005 from 40% to 60%. (1/14/05)
more...
- Funding for Salton Sea Ecosystem Restoration Project
-- California Resources Agency Secretary Mike Chrisman today announced
that the Salton Sea Authority will receive $750,000 for a pilot treatment
project for selenium removal. (1/14/05) more...
- Bulletin 132-03 -- DWR has just released Bulletin
132-03, Management of the California State Water Project. (1/13/05)
more...
- Flood Management White Paper -- DWR today presented
to the Legislature a report titled "Flood Warnings: Responding
to California's Flood Crisis." (1/10/05) Report
(1.4M .pdf) Video
(16M .wmv)
- High Delta Tide -- DWR is taking precautions to protect
western Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta islands from moderate tides that
are expected the weekend of January 7-9, 2005. (1/7/05) more...
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