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For information from previous Water Plan updates and past planning efforts, please visit the California Department of Water Resources California Water Plan website.

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Current Information

February  2026

Fact Sheet: Overview

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July 2026

Fact Sheet: Venues for Engagement

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July 2026

Q&A: 9 Million Acre-Feet Interim Water Supply Target

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July 2026

Summary: Spring 2026 Outreach

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August 2026

Digital Article: California Begins a New Era of Water Planning

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August 2026

Fact Sheet: A Phased Approach to Building Future California Water Plans From 2028, Into 2033, and Beyond

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Videos

Karla Nemeth, Director of DWR, and Wade Crowfoot, Secretary of CNRA, standing outdoors with plants and a building in the background.

DWR Director Nemeth & CNRA Secretary Crowfoot Discuss the California Water Plan 2028

A winding water canal flows through green rolling hills under a clear blue sky, with wind turbines in the distance.

DWR and Partners Begin Work on the California Water Plan Update 2028

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