Department of Water Resources

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a government agency responsible for managing and safeguarding water supplies within a region or state. Its key roles include overseeing water resources planning, ensuring reliable water deliveries for homes, agriculture, and industry, maintaining infrastructure like dams and reservoirs, and protecting water quality. DWR also develops policies and strategies to handle droughts, floods, and environmental conservation, balancing human needs with ecosystem health. Essentially, it ensures sustainable, safe, and efficient use of water resources for the community and environment.