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California Department of Water Resources
Coverage of California Department of Water Resources in the Nexus archive.
- California scales back golden mussel safeguards at vital reservoir, alarming experts
California is reducing protections to prevent golden mussels from entering Lake Oroville, a critical reservoir, citing a new risk assessment. Experts warn this move increases invasion risks, as the state ends costly boat inspections and decontamination programs at the lake and nearby reservoirs.
- California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water
The 105-megawatt Pastoria Solar Project is the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources, focusing on powering water systems rather than homes.