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DWR NEWS Fall 2002

DWR’s Northern District Helps Bring Water To Drought-Stricken Klamath Basin

In a massive cooperative effort involving private industry, federal assistance, and State government, DWR’s expert teams at the Northern District Office were able to assist in the relief effort to bring water in the form of wells to the Klamath basin.

Update 2003 of the California Water Plan, A Strategic Plan for Sustaining California’s Water Resources
To meet California’s future water needs, a comprehensive plan must be constructed. Taking into account the growing population, mix of dry and wet years possible, global warming, and a multitude of public and private interests, Bulletin 160 will be the blueprint to help shape the destiny of water use in California.

DWR Drills Mendocino County Monitoring Wells
In accordance with the Critical Water Shortage Contingency Plan from the Governor’s Advisory Drought Planning Panel, DWR drilled a series of wells in Mendocino County to help monitor and store groundwater for future use.

Water, Power and FERC, DWR Seeks New License for Oroville Facilities
As the deadline for relicensing Lake Oroville facilities through FERC looms closer, DWR continues to work with agencies, residents of Oroville, environmentalists and recreationists who have a stake in the license conditions.

Lime Saddle Campground Grand Opening
With the construction of the new campsite at Lime Saddle, DWR is providing high-quality facilities to bring more recreationists to the Oroville area.

Ruth Lake Contract
Nearly 40 years after the Davis-Grunsky Act was passed and DWR appropriated a contract for the recreational maintenance of Ruth Lake in Trinity County by a local water district, the contract drew to a close.

Former DWR Director Ronald Robie Brings Broad Experience to Appellate Court Post
Former DWR Director Ronald Robie continues to serve California.

Reclamation Board Tour

Pictorial - The Aqueduct Repair of June 2001
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