Multiple access points along the American River, as well as the Sacramento River, within the Sacramento County Regional Parks system, are closing as more rain is set to soak the region. Catch up ...

Runoff continues after two large atmospheric river storms hit Northern California. Water will continue to make its way downstream through rivers and the weir system. Four passive weirs along the ...

For decades, the number of salmon in the river has sharply dropped, but now scientists believe they just might have a ...

The federal Bureau of Reclamation runs some of the state’s largest water facilities. It now must plan to lose as much as 40% of its workforce.

Modernized changes to long-held operating procedures at the dams walling Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Reservoir in Northern California could improve flood safety for communities along the ...

A drone panoramic view of Oroville Dam and main spillway at Lake Oroville in Butte County, Calif. Photo taken March 11, 2025.

This is the metadata section. Skip to content viewer section. AbstractWater supply, flood control, and environmental management are fundamental challenges for the western United States. California's ...