Water project operationsDWR: Balancing water and wildlife: How science guides the State Water Project Department of Water Resources (DWR) December 23, 2025
Groundwater NewsUCANR: Addressing the needs of small farmers under SGMA groundwater market development UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR) December 23, 2025
HydrologyWATER DESK: Scientists clash over how to track the West’s vital snowpack The Water Desk December 22, 2025
Colorado RiverNEVADA CURRENT: Feds demand compromise on Colorado River while states flounder despite water shortage Nevada Current December 22, 2025
Groundwater NewsPRESS RELEASE: IWVGA Supports Navy’s ‘Request for Relief ‘ Related to Phase 2 Safe Yield Pre-Trial Discoveries Timing but Water District Files Formal Opposition Indian Wells Valley December 22, 2025
Planning and managementVOICE OF SAN DIEGO: No buyers for San Diego water … yet Voice of San Diego December 22, 2025
Water qualityVOICE OF SAN DIEGO: State Lawmakers go after Tijuana River sewage crisis — again Voice of San Diego December 22, 2025
Colorado RiverINSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: A river that millions rely on for water is on the brink. A deal to save it isn’t. Inside Climate News December 20, 2025
Policy and regulationBAY-DELTA PLAN: Delta Coalition urges State Water Board to extend public comment period on updated Bay-Delta Plan Conservation organizations & coalitions December 20, 2025
Groundwater NewsSJV WATER: “Don’t panic,” groundwater agency advises Hanford-area grower after approving controversial pumping allocation SJV Water December 20, 2025
Policy and regulationCAL MATTERS: Trump move to break up atmospheric research center threatens wildfire, storm predictions Cal Matters December 20, 2025
Planning and managementPRESS RELEASE: Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply Guest Contributor December 19, 2025
Planning and managementPOTTER VALLEY PROJECT: Department of Agriculture Asks FERC to Halt Decommissioning Process (Updated with USDA Press Release) Maven December 19, 2025
Colorado RiverASPEN JOURNALISM: States repeat talking points with little progress on deal as Colorado River crisis deepens Aspen Journalism December 19, 2025
DAILY DIGEST, 12/23: CA braces for brutal week of Christmas storms; Lake Oroville sees significant rise in water levels; Snowmaking a necessity, not a backup, for the West’s ski resorts; Stanislaus dam controversy has it all: seismic concern, condors, unusual rocks; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 23, 2025IN THIS POST ...In California water news today …Christmas travelers face delays due to snow, atmospheric riverRare ‘high risk’ California...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/22: A wet and stormy week ahead; Feds intervene in Eel River dam removal; Scientists clash over how to track the West’s vital snowpack; Feds demand compromise on Colorado River while states flounder; and more … Daily Digest December 22, 2025
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Heavy rain, flooding in the forecast; California’s ‘snow drought’ leaves ski resorts waiting for the cold; States repeat talking points with little progress on deal as Colorado River crisis deepens; and more … Daily Digest December 19, 2025
DAILY DIGEST, 12/18: Northern California could see 8 straight days of rain; Ninth Circuit reaffirms traditional balancing under Fish & Game Code Section 5937; SF Bay: New study teases out seawall impacts; Feds to release draft environmental review of Colorado River management options in January; and more … Daily Digest December 18, 2025
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Giving everyone a say in the Delta’s future: a conversation with adaptation planner and landscape architect Brett Milligan October 22, 2025
DWR: Balancing water and wildlife: How science guides the State Water Project Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations December 23, 2025From the Department of Water Resources: As a series of atmospheric rivers bring rain and high elevation snow to communities...
UCANR: Addressing the needs of small farmers under SGMA groundwater market development UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR) Groundwater News December 23, 2025By Ellen M. Bruno, UCANR The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) opened the door for groundwater markets to emerge in...
WATER DESK: Scientists clash over how to track the West’s vital snowpack The Water Desk Hydrology December 22, 2025Supporters of airborne snow surveys dispute “hotspots” study on water forecasts By Mitch Tobin, The Water Desk A controversial recent...
NEVADA CURRENT: Feds demand compromise on Colorado River while states flounder despite water shortage Nevada Current Colorado River December 22, 2025by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Western states that rely on the Colorado River have less than two months to agree...
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Help shape the 2026 Delta Science Plan Maven Delta science December 22, 2025The Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Science Program has released the third iteration of the Delta Science Plan for public review....
PRESS RELEASE: IWVGA Supports Navy’s ‘Request for Relief ‘ Related to Phase 2 Safe Yield Pre-Trial Discoveries Timing but Water District Files Formal Opposition Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News December 22, 2025Press release from the Indian Wells Groundwater Authority: The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority supports the U.S. Navy’s request for...
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: No buyers for San Diego water … yet Voice of San Diego Planning and management December 22, 2025By MacKenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego This story was first published by Voice of San Diego. Sign up for VOSD’s...
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: State Lawmakers go after Tijuana River sewage crisis — again Voice of San Diego Water quality December 22, 2025By MacKenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego This story was first published by Voice of San Diego. Sign up for VOSD’s...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: A river that millions rely on for water is on the brink. A deal to save it isn’t. Inside Climate News Colorado River December 20, 2025At their annual conference in Las Vegas, Colorado River Basin states remain at an impasse over how to cut their...
BAY-DELTA PLAN: Delta Coalition urges State Water Board to extend public comment period on updated Bay-Delta Plan Conservation organizations & coalitions Policy and regulation December 20, 2025Press release from Restore the Delta: Today, the Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition (DTEC), consisting of the Shingle Springs Band of...
SJV WATER: “Don’t panic,” groundwater agency advises Hanford-area grower after approving controversial pumping allocation SJV Water Groundwater News December 20, 2025By Monsserat Solis, SJV Water The Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) approved a pumping allocation over objections from neighboring...
CAL MATTERS: Trump move to break up atmospheric research center threatens wildfire, storm predictions Cal Matters Policy and regulation December 20, 2025‘This is only going to hurt Americans.’ Scientists, California state officials say the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle a key...
PUBLIC HEARING Regarding the Appeals Filed for the Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan Delta Stewardship Council ANNOUNCEMENTSDelta Conveyance Project November 28, 2025From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Delta Stewardship Council will conduct a public hearing on February 26 and 27, 2026,...
RESTORE THE DELTA: Tribal and Environmental Advocates Challenge Certification of Consistency of the Delta Conveyance Project Delta Conveyance Project November 21, 2025
DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: Ten appeals filed for the Delta Conveyance Project consistency determination Delta Conveyance Project November 18, 2025
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Climate change and the future of the Delta Climate changeNotebook News and Features November 18, 2025
UCANR: Addressing the needs of small farmers under SGMA groundwater market development UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR) Groundwater News December 23, 2025By Ellen M. Bruno, UCANR The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) opened the door for groundwater markets to emerge in...
PRESS RELEASE: IWVGA Supports Navy’s ‘Request for Relief ‘ Related to Phase 2 Safe Yield Pre-Trial Discoveries Timing but Water District Files Formal Opposition Groundwater News December 22, 2025
SJV WATER: “Don’t panic,” groundwater agency advises Hanford-area grower after approving controversial pumping allocation Groundwater News December 20, 2025
Westlands Water District Board votes to adopt Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan Groundwater News December 17, 2025
NOW AVAILABLE: San Francisco Bay Wetlands and Flood Risk Reduction StoryMap Guest Contributor Ecosystems December 14, 2025From the SF Estuary Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program: The Wetlands and Flood Risk Reduction StoryMap was developed to support the SF...
UC BERKELEY: Climate whiplash could push creekside forests past their tipping point Ecosystems December 12, 2025
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Trump cuts could hinder efforts to stop climate-fueled spread of invasive species Ecosystems November 28, 2025
THE CONVERSATION: From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers Ecosystems November 24, 2025
NEVADA CURRENT: Feds demand compromise on Colorado River while states flounder despite water shortage Nevada Current Colorado River December 22, 2025by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Western states that rely on the Colorado River have less than two months to agree...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: A river that millions rely on for water is on the brink. A deal to save it isn’t. Colorado River December 20, 2025
ASPEN JOURNALISM: States repeat talking points with little progress on deal as Colorado River crisis deepens Colorado River December 19, 2025
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Experts warn of dire forecast for Colorado River basin Colorado River December 19, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: DRIP Collaborative seeks to fill membership vacancies Department of Water Resources (DWR) ANNOUNCEMENTS December 3, 2025From the Department of Water Resources: On behalf of the Drought Resilience Interagency and Partners (DRIP) Collaborative, the Department of...
PUBLIC HEARING Regarding the Appeals Filed for the Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan Delta Stewardship Council ANNOUNCEMENTSDelta Conveyance Project November 28, 2025From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Delta Stewardship Council will conduct a public hearing on February 26 and 27, 2026,...
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Recharge Incentives Survey Re-Opened Until December 5th Guest Contributor ANNOUNCEMENTS November 25, 2025From Sustainable Conservation: Recently we asked you to spend a little time responding to our survey on groundwater recharge incentives....
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Winter-run Chinook Salmon Annual Loss Independent Peer Review Delta Stewardship Council Science Announcement November 25, 2025From the Delta Science Program: At the request of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and California Department of Water Resources,...
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Draft 2026 Delta Science Plan Delta Stewardship Council Science Announcement November 20, 2025From the Delta Science Program: The Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Science Program is developing the third iteration of the Delta...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Water Storage Investment Program Notice of Proposed Emergency Regulation CA Water Commission ANNOUNCEMENTS November 8, 2025From the California Water Commission: At its meeting on November 19, 2025, the California Water Commission (Commission) will consider modifying...
NOTICE: Draft 2025 UWMP Guidebook Release Public Meeting and Public Comment Period Department of Water Resources (DWR) ANNOUNCEMENTS November 5, 2025From the Department of Water Resources: Please use the link below to register for the upcoming meeting on the Public Review...
STATE WATER BOARD: Completed Wastewater Needs Assessment (WWNA) Phase 1 Report Completed State Water Board ANNOUNCEMENTS November 5, 2025From the State Water Resources Control Board The State Water Board launched the Wastewater Needs Assessment (WWNA) in 2023 to...
STATE WATER BOARD: Notice of Water Quality Certification Application for Sites Reservoir Project State Water Board ANNOUNCEMENTS November 1, 2025From the State Water Board: Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 23, section 3858, the State Water Resources Control...
URBAN WATER USE OBJECTIVE: Annual and Seasonal Precipitation and Evapotranspiration Data Now Available State Water Board ANNOUNCEMENTS November 1, 2025From the State Water Resources Control Board: Urban Retail Water Suppliers: The Annual Weather Data and Seasonal Weather Data tables...
Delta scienceReportsNOW AVAILABLE: Now Available: FY 2023-2024 Delta Crosscut Budget Report Delta Stewardship Council December 12, 2025
ReportsWater project operationsREPORT: NASEM reviews science behind Central Valley Project and State Water Project operations Maven December 11, 2025
ReportsWater project operationsREPORT: New DWR conveyance study finds groundwater stabilization key to protecting San Joaquin Valley water supplies Department of Water Resources (DWR) November 25, 2025
ReportsWater project operationsUC DAVIS: How California’s state and federal water projects can better protect fish UC Davis November 15, 2025
ReportsWater project operationsNEW REPORT: Review of the Long-Term Operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project Guest Contributor November 10, 2025
Groundwater NewsReportsDWR: New reports show progress in community actions to make groundwater sustainability a reality in California Department of Water Resources (DWR) October 21, 2025
Climate changeReportsREPORT: From drought to deluge: WMO report highlights increasingly erratic water cycle Guest Contributor October 3, 2025
Planning and managementReportsUCLA: Student research drives water resilience and equitable solutions in post-fire Los Angeles UCLA August 28, 2025
Groundwater NewsReportsPRESS RELEASE: DWR Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update highlights key trends for Water Year 2024 Department of Water Resources (DWR) June 24, 2025
Planning and managementReportsNEW REPORT: ASM and AGU offer critical strategies to protect public health and safe drinking water amid climate change American Geophysical Union June 12, 2025
Fish and wildlifeScience PodcastsDELTA DISPATCH: How To Have Our Fish, and Eat Them, Too Estuary News Group November 22, 2025
Author PodcastsWATER SHELFWATER SHELF PODCAST: “Living with Water Scarcity” by David Zetland Justin Scott-Coe August 31, 2025
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Author PodcastsWATER SHELFWATER SHELF PODCAST: “Water: A Biography” by Giulio Boccaletti Justin Scott-Coe February 17, 2025
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