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DWR spokesperson Raquel Borrayo tells Action News Now that outflows from Lake Oroville are currently around 6,100 cubic feet ...
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Lake Oroville begins process of slowly draining
After sitting near capacity for almost a month, Lake Oroville is beginning to slowly creep back down in water elevation as ...
Lake Oroville, California's second-largest reservoir, has experienced dramatic swings in water levels over recent years, reflecting broader challenges in the state's management of water resources.
Starting June 16, launch hours at Lake Oroville's ramps will change, with Lime Saddle and Loafer Creek being open from 5 a.m.
Lake Oroville hit capacity for the third year in a row this spring, marking a first-ever milestone for the lake.
April 1 is typically the peak of snowpack in California. It’s increasing, increasing until April 1,” said Andy Reising, who ...
The new U.S. Drought Monitor shows expansion of abnormally dry conditions in parts of the state. The outlook calling for ...
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2024 groundwater report shows slow decline
The Department of Water Resources and Conservation, along with other local sustainability groups, has in place a plan to ...
Lake Oroville, located about 80 miles north of Sacramento behind the tallest dam in the country, was 99% full as of Monday, according to the California Department of Water Resources. Its surface ...
These smaller stations can be found at any of the Lake Oroville boat launches as well as both the Thermalito Afterbay and Forebay. When the boat comes out of the water, a new seal can be applied.
Melting snow from California's Sierra Nevada is filling reservoirs. But dry conditions have shrunk the flow of the Colorado ...