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California Department of Water Resources Managing the water resources for California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the State

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Feather River Floating Classroom raft tours are returning this fall!Sponsored and developed by DWR, the Floating Classro...
09/11/2026

Feather River Floating Classroom raft tours are returning this fall!

Sponsored and developed by DWR, the Floating Classroom program guides participants through Feather River spawning habitat while scientists describe Chinook salmon conservation efforts supported by the State Water Project. Free floating classroom tours start Sunday, Sept. 27 during the Salmon Festival weekend, followed by tours each Saturday between Oct. 3 and Nov. 7. Tickets will be released each Friday, approximately two weeks in advance of each tour, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more in the Lake Oroville Community Update at https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/Sep-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-September-11-2026

DWR has issued a caution advisory for Lake Oroville’s Middle Fork due to a visible algal bloom between Bean Creek Bar an...
09/10/2026

DWR has issued a caution advisory for Lake Oroville’s Middle Fork due to a visible algal bloom between Bean Creek Bar and the inlet near Bald Rock Canyon. Keep yourself and pets away from algal blooms. For more about algal blooms, please visit: https://water.ca.gov/What-We-Do/Recreation/Algal-Blooms

This Labor Day weekend, DWR wants to remind those looking to have a good time at California lakes and reservoirs to alwa...
09/06/2026

This Labor Day weekend, DWR wants to remind those looking to have a good time at California lakes and reservoirs to always be safe in and around the water. Before jumping in, make sure proper precautions are taken such as looking out for advisory signs and wearing a life jacket.

End of summer fun is waiting for you and your family this Labor Day weekend! It is the perfect time to enjoy California’...
09/05/2026

End of summer fun is waiting for you and your family this Labor Day weekend! It is the perfect time to enjoy California’s beautiful lakes and reservoirs. Before you head out, review your water safety check list and make sure your life jackets are packed.

To learn water safety tips from our friends Albert & Einstein, watch our video -> https://youtu.be/7KJs6zvNHzI?si=DDjgsuLWPBgR3gh-

Brad Freeman Trail users hiking, biking, or riding between the Spillway Day Use Area and Diversion Pool should be alert ...
09/04/2026

Brad Freeman Trail users hiking, biking, or riding between the Spillway Day Use Area and Diversion Pool should be alert for active construction work and equipment near the trail through Sept. 18. Crews will be onsite weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Caution is advised when passing near the project area. Construction work is part of a project to reestablish native vegetation in areas adjacent to Oroville Dam’s main and emergency spillways. Read more in the Lake Oroville Community Update https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/Sep-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-September-4-2026

This long Labor Day weekend is the perfect time for you and your family to enjoy our California waterways, especially wh...
09/04/2026

This long Labor Day weekend is the perfect time for you and your family to enjoy our California waterways, especially while summer is still here! Before you head out, be sure to pack life jackets for the whole group and be water safe!

Construction work is ongoing on a DWR project to reestablish native vegetation in areas adjacent to Oroville Dam’s main ...
08/28/2026

Construction work is ongoing on a DWR project to reestablish native vegetation in areas adjacent to Oroville Dam’s main and emergency spillways. Work started in June 2026, with the project revegetating approximately 70 acres with seed and replanting six acres of woody vegetation surrounding Oroville Dam’s spillways. Members of the public will continue to see construction equipment and grading work in areas surrounding both spillways and along the Diversion Pool. Read more in the Lake Oroville Community Update https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/Aug-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-August-28-2026

Don’t miss out on Toddler Time at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center! Join us Tuesday, August 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. for fr...
08/24/2026

Don’t miss out on Toddler Time at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center! Join us Tuesday, August 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. for free crafts and toddler-friendly activities. Tomorrow’s event will feature DWR’s newest water safety film, Albert and Einstein’s Water Safety Adventure, a trip to the viewing tower, and a lazy river craft activity.

DWR is offering another free toddler time event for children ages 2-5 at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center. Join us Tuesd...
08/21/2026

DWR is offering another free toddler time event for children ages 2-5 at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center. Join us Tuesday, August 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. for free crafts and toddler-friendly activities. August’s event will feature DWR’s newest water safety film, Albert and Einstein’s Water Safety Adventure, a trip to the viewing tower, and a lazy river craft activity.

Learn more in the Lake Oroville Community Update at https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/Aug-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-August-21-2026

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