California water news

November 25, 2025

A new review shows how rising demand, shrinking supplies, and policy decisions together shape when groundwater use peaks and what...

CA AGRICULTURE: There’s a path forward in the San Joaquin Valley to benefit farmers, communities, and nature — but only if we plan . . . and plant

November 24, 2025

SJV WATER: Lots of comments at Kings pumping policy events – just not about the pumping policies

November 21, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority and Searles Valley Minerals announce comprehensive settlement and mutual release agreement

November 21, 2025

Ecosystems

INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Trump cuts could hinder efforts to stop climate-fueled spread of invasive species

Inside Climate News

November 28, 2025

Invasive species cost the United States billions of dollars. Climate change could make the situation worse. By Kiley Price, Inside...

THE CONVERSATION: From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers

November 24, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Landmark Battle Creek revitalization launches with acquisition of historic Tehama County Ranch

November 21, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: $5.5M Grant from Wildlife Conservation Board supports historic return of 10,000+ acres in the Sierra Nevada to the Washoe People

November 21, 2025

Colorado River

COLORADO NEWSLINE: Major water right approval could protect ample Colorado River flows

Guest Contributor

November 21, 2025

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline State leaders are applauding another major step finalized Wednesday toward permanently protecting upper Colorado River...

CENTER SQUARE: Arizona leaders urge feds to defend state water rights

November 18, 2025

ASPEN JOURNALISM: No deal on Colorado River

November 13, 2025

CAL MATTERS: No deal on the Colorado River despite Trump administration deadline

Delta Stewardship Council

November 12, 2025

Announcements

PUBLIC HEARING Regarding the Appeals Filed for the Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan

ANNOUNCEMENTS Delta Conveyance Project

November 28, 2025

From 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

Delta Stewardship Council

November 25, 2025

From 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

Science Announcement

November 25, 2025

From 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, 2025

From 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

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

November 8, 2025

From 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

November 5, 2025

From 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

November 5, 2025

From 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

November 1, 2025

From 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

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

November 1, 2025

From the State Water Resources Control Board: Urban Retail Water Suppliers: The Annual Weather Data and Seasonal Weather Data tables...

URBAN WATER USE OBJECTIVE: DWR Releases Datasets for Urban Water Use Objective Calculations