Feb 24, 2026 12:59PM ● By Lloyd Green
The California Department of Water Resources is maintaining releases from Oroville Dam as part of ongoing efforts to repel salinity intrusion in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and comply with state and federal requirements.
Jan 06, 2026 03:27PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release
Ahead of forecasted storms continuing through the weekend, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has increased water releases to the Feather River from the Oroville-Thermalito Complex to maintain flood protection for downstream communities.
Dec 24, 2025 08:38AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release
As a series of atmospheric rivers bring rain and high elevation snow to communities throughout California, the winter storms are crucial for the State Water Project, helping fill reservoirs and support water deliveries.
Oct 15, 2025 10:42AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release
While California’s climate has always swung between dry and wet conditions, the past five years have proven what climate science has predicted: California must be prepared for extreme weather events of all kinds, even simultaneous drought and flood conditions.
Sep 03, 2025 04:25PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release
Since abundant running water first began flowing through the Sierra Nevada foothills to form the Feather River, fish species like Chinook salmon and steelhead have been migrating up from the Pacific Ocean to spawn.
Aug 06, 2025 09:10AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release
The Thermalito Forebay provides a unique recreation experience compared to other geographic areas of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.
Jan 02, 2025 10:45AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release
Annual Chinook salmon spawning activities at the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville have been completed.
Jul 25, 2024 04:52PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release
During the summer months, a unique bird makes its home in the waters around the Oroville-Thermalito Complex, with a little help from the Department of Water Resources (DWR)
Mar 14, 2024 09:29AM ● By Seti Long
Lake Oroville currently sits 863.05ft, which is at 84% capacity according to California Data Exchange Center, California Department of Water Resources
