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Department of Water Resources

1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 942836
Sacramento, CA 94236

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Visitor Centers

Visitor Centers

The Public Affairs Office (PAO) designs and creates water education exhibits for use in visitor centers at State Water Project (SWP) facilities.

These exhibits describe the importance of water in our state and how it is transported and used. They also explain the State Water Project and its aqueducts, reservoirs, pumping plants, powerplants, and other features.

California state-wide issues such as water conservation, floods, droughts, and environmental uses are also the subject of Department of Water Resources exhibits.

PAO assists and trains visitor center guides who are available onsite to explain the exhibits. PAO staff also coordinate special events at the visitor centers.

Recreational SitesRecreation

Many types of recreation are available at State Water Project facilities. This includes tent and RV camping, boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, horseback riding, picnicking, hiking, photography, and many other activities.

Special EventsSpecial Events

Ann Marie Alexander is the primary PAO contact for special events at the visitor centers and other locations. She can be reached at:

Telephone: (916) 653-9638
FAX: (916) 653-4684
E-Mail: annmarie@water.ca.gov

Mailing Address:

California Department of Water Resources
Public Affairs Office
1416 - 9th Street, Room 1104-1
Sacramento, CA 95814

ToursTours

Tours of SWP facilities are arranged by PAO staff for school classes, special interest groups, and for visitors from foreign countries.

Michael A. Miller coordinates visitor center guide activities and is the primary PAO contact for tours. He can be reached at:

Telephone: (916) 651-6947
FAX: (916) 653-4684
E-Mail: mmiller@water.ca.gov

Mailing Address:

California Department of Water Resources
Public Affairs Office
1416 - 9th Street, Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95814

Vonnie Dodson can also be contacted for tours. She can be reached at:

Telephone: (916) 653-2980, (800) 272-8869
FAX: (916) 653-9412
E-Mail: vdodson@water.ca.gov

Mailing Address:

California Department of Water Resources
Public Affairs Office
1416 - 9th Street, Room 115
Sacramento, CA 95814

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