Resources

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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Fact Sheets, FAQs, Infographics

August 2026

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

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August 2026

Digital Article: California Begins a New Era of Water Planning

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July 2026

Summary: Spring 2026 Outreach

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July 2026

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

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July 2026

Fact Sheet: Venues for Engagement

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February  2026

Fact Sheet: Overview

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Outreach Toolkits

Header with California Water Plan Toolkit logo and seal of the Department of Water Resources, State of California, over a sunset river landscape. Text below dated September 2026 invites readers to get involved and help shape California's water future with information about past and upcoming meetings and ready-to-share social media content. Public involvement section highlights Advisory Committee Meeting 2 materials availability with links to livestream recordings and downloadable meeting materials.

September 2026

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August 2026

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Newsletters

Videos

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

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

Press Release

February 25, 2026

Governor Newsom launches most ambitious water plan in California history

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Events

March 13, 2026

Senator Caballero Press Conference on The California Water Plan

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