California Department of Water Resources

04/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/27/2026 09:22

45-Day Comment Period Opens for the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance (DSCR) Program Draft Guidelines and PSP

DWR announces the release of the Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program draft guidelines and proposal solicitation and ranking process (PSP) for a 45-day public comment period. Up to $228 million is available through funds authorized by the California Budget Act of 2025 (Stats. 2025, Ch. 6, Sec. 144.)

The public comment period began on April 27, 2026, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026.

Comments can be submitted by one of the following methods:

1. Electronic Mail Send comments to [email protected]

2. Hard Copy via U.S. Mail
Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program
Attn: Taylor Kanaan
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue, Suite 200
Sacramento CA, 95821

Public Meetings

DWR will host two (2) public meetings to provide information about the draft Program Guidelines and PSP and provide an opportunity to submit comments. Registration information is available below.

Workshop #1 - Program Overview
 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
10-11 a.m. PDT.
Register for the workshop

Workshop #2 - Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Communities Tools
 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2-3 p.m. PDT.
Register for the workshop

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

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