Federal, State Agencies Plan Drought Operations for 2015 Department of Water Resources (DWR) Agency News December 16, 2014 211From the Department of Water Resources Drought Page: “This week brings sorely needed and significant precipitation to California. But similar...
California Weather Blog: Much-needed rains return to California (and there’s more to come), but severe long-term drought continues Maven Press Release/Other December 15, 2014 276From Daniel Swain at the California Weather Blog: A very impressive winter storm brought widespread heavy rainfall to most of...
Groundwater adjudication hearing, part 1: Justice Robie with an overview on how groundwater disputes are resolved in California Maven Best of the NotebookNotebook News and Features December 15, 2014 1461In August of this year, Governor Brown signed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, requiring local officials for the first time...
Satellites, river stage graphs, rainfall maps, atmospheric rivers, and more: Internet resources for watching the storm and waterways Maven Press Release/Other December 12, 2014 1400Here are some internet resources where you can find information on weather conditions, river flows, and reservoirs that might be...
Delta Stewardship Council, November meeting wrap-up: Delta Levee Investment Strategy and other meeting notes Maven Notebook News and Features December 11, 2014 222Coverage of the Delta Stewardship Council’s November meeting wraps up today with the Delta Levee Investment Strategy Monthly Update, and...
Winter Season Preview: Is the Delta ready? Maven Notebook News and Features December 10, 2014 273A ‘monster’ storm is bearing down on Northern California, the likes of which we’ve not seen in years, reports say. ...
This just in … NorCal Congress members vote against drought act; say legislation would gut environmental protections, not help drought Legislator/Elected Official Press Release/Other December 9, 2014 283From Congressman Garamendi’s website: U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-05), George Miller (D-11), Doris Matsui (D-06), Jerry McNerney (D-09), and John...
This just in … House Passes Valadao Emergency Water Legislation Legislator/Elected Official Press Release/Other December 9, 2014 364From Congressman Valadao’s office: Washington – On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at...
This just in … The Brown Administration opposes HR 5781 Governor Jerry Brown Press Release/Other December 9, 2014 454Received via email: Writing on behalf of the State of California, California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird today issued...
California Weather Blog: Powerful, potentially damaging storm to bring very heavy rainfall and high winds to Northern California Maven Press Release/Other December 9, 2014 269From Daniel Swain at the California Weather Blog: Very strong storm–perhaps strongest since 2008–will arrive in California late Wednesday The...
HR 5781, The California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014, likely to be voted on this morning Maven Press Release/Other December 9, 2014 149The House will begin it’s legislative business at 9:00 am PST /12:00 pm EST for legislative business. A vote is...
Delta Protection Commission hears about the Delta Levee Investment Strategy and DWR’s Drought Contingency Plan Maven Notebook News and Features December 9, 2014 354At the November meeting of the Delta Protection Commission, Cindy Messer from the Delta Stewardship Council gave a presentation on...
Water Supply Index (WSI) forecast for December 1, 2014 Maven Press Release/Other December 8, 2014 265From the Department of Water Resources: Welcome to the 2015 Water Year season of water supply forecasting! The first water...
House to debate HR 5781 at 11am PST (2 pm EST) Maven Press Release/Other December 8, 2014 187At 11am PST (2pm EST), the House will convene for legislative business and debate HR 5781, the California Emergency Drought...
2014-15 Winter Season Outlook Maven Notebook News and Features December 8, 2014 368When it comes to the upcoming winter season, there are many questions. Will it be wet or dry? What about...
