"If we want a world that thrives, we have to bring traditional ecological knowledge and tribal expertise back into how we care for lands and waters."-Geneva Thompson, Deputy Secretary for Tribal Affairs
Water that supports millions of Californians and thousands of acres of farmland begins as snow high in the Sierra Nevada. Watch below to see how it moves from the snowpack to your tap. Then, tune in next week as DWR staff go live on YouTube for the fourth Phillips Station snow
While the Trump admin attacks and poisons our environment, California is following the science.
@OPC_California just released the first-ever comprehensive Coast & Ocean Report — mapping real threats and progress for our marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
Secretary @WadeCrowfoot met yesterday with the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition, which brings together federal and state agencies, tribal governments, and conservation partners to work together to protect and ultimately restore our remarkable sequoia groves.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: At yesterday's meeting, OPC approved $6M for ocean science and restoration projects that advance California's 30x30 goal, and released the 2026 California Coast and Ocean Report — a look at coastal and ocean health, climate pressures, and the work underway