California water news

August 1, 2025

NOTICE: Delta Farmland Conversion Study Comment Period – Through Sept. 8

Planning and management Science Announcement

July 26, 2025

NOW AVAILABLE: Final Independent Peer Review Report for the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Science Plan

July 25, 2025

Groundwater News

SJV WATER: Kaweah subbasin to get early Christmas present with state vote to remove it from enforcement

SJV Water

October 15, 2025

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Growers and water managers in the Kaweah groundwater subbasin were gratified to see a formal...

SJV WATER: Eric R. Quinley: The most hated man in the Tule subbasin?

October 15, 2025

SJV WATER: Subsidence photo op stirs bad feelings in already bitter groundwater clash

October 14, 2025

STATE WATER BOARD staff recommend Kaweah Subbasin return to DWR jurisdiction under SGMA

October 14, 2025

Ecosystems

UC DAVIS: Lake Tahoe algae experiment suggests seasonal shifts ahead

UC Davis

October 7, 2025

As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, what can cool, clear lakes expect? By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis As...

DWR: State agencies highlight new measures to combat golden mussels following detection at San Luis Reservoir

October 4, 2025

KNEE DEEP TIMES: How two rivers could rescue sinking beaches and marshes

September 29, 2025

MONGABAY: When does beaver reintroduction make sense?

September 24, 2025

Colorado River

INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: As Colorado River nears collapse, it faces leadership, transparency ‘crisis,’ environmentalists warn

Inside Climate News

October 7, 2025

A new report from a coalition of environmental organizations offers recommendations on how to address the declining water supply in...

NEVADA CURRENT: Paying farmers proves most cost effective way to conserve Colorado River, study says

October 6, 2025

WATER DESK: Human emissions are helping fuel the Southwest’s epic drought

October 6, 2025

ASPEN JOURNALISM: Report takes aim at Colorado River water managers’ inaction

October 3, 2025

Announcements

NOTICE of Petition for Temporary Transfer under Yuba County Water Agency Permit 15026

October 15, 2025

From the State Water Resources Control Board: On October 1, 2025, Yuba County Water Agency (YWA) filed a petition for...

State Water Board to consider returning the Kaweah Groundwater Subbasin to the Department of Water Resources’ jurisdiction under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

Delta Stewardship Council

October 15, 2025

From the State Water Resources Control Board: At its December 2nd Board meeting, the State Water Board will consider referring...

PUBLIC COMMENTS WANTED: Draft Review of Subsidence in the Delta

October 14, 2025

From the Delta Independent Science Board: The Delta Independent Science Board is seeking input from the public on its draft...

DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: State Water Board AHO Requests Additional Information from DWR

ANNOUNCEMENTS Delta Conveyance Project

October 13, 2025

From the State Water Board Administrative Hearings Office The letter, addressed to Ann Carroll, General Counsel for the Department of...

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT: Friant-Kern Canal Pump-Back Project FONSI Available

San Joaquin River Restoration Program

October 9, 2025

From the San Joaquin River Restoration Project: In support of the Water Management Goal of the San Joaquin River Settlement,...

ANNOUNCEMENT: USGBC California Launches Architectural Design Challenge to Shape the Future of Water Use at Home

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Department of Water Resources (DWR)

October 3, 2025

Innovative Challenge Seeks Scalable Solutions for Reimagining Residential Design through Innovative, Water-Efficient Living Spaces Press release from the U. S....

NOTICE OF PREPARATION of an EIR for the petition requesting an extension of time to more fully exercise conditional water rights for operation of the State Water Project

October 1, 2025

From the Department of Water Resources: Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the California Department of Water...

ANNOUNCEMENT: CalWATRS Launches October 7, 2025

October 1, 2025

From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board is launching the California Water Accounting, Tracking,...

NOAA FISHERIES: Pacific Salmon Essential Fish Habitat 5-Year Review Call for Information

NOAA Fisheries

September 25, 2025

From NOAA Fisheries: The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) is seeking information and data to support the review and potential...

NOTICE of Preparation and Scoping Meetings for an Environmental Impact Report for the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project Surrender and Decommissioning