Water

Crews expect to kick into high gear in May for their second season of work to rebuild the Oroville Dam’s main spillway as the state Department of Water Resources grapples with criticism over its dam and water management decisions.

The reliability of water supplies is more important that ever before with increased planting of permanent nut crops.

What if Metropolitan Water District of Southern California managed all of California's water supply and infrastructure?

California has little time to create solutions to water sustainability

Storm, snowmelt could pose problem for Lake Oroville, downstream communities

“There are many different ways to manage stress in an orchard. When you’re looking at the amount of water that’s available, strategizing how to apply that through the season is critical.”

Snowpack at 52 percent of normal for California. Observers recommend water conservation.