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On the calendar today …
- WEBINAR: Practical Applications of Water for California Agriculture from 10am to 12pm. This online seminar is the first in a Water Seminar Series presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). It is intended to provide attendees with a basic understanding of how irrigation efficiency affects water usage and demand on pumped groundwater and surface water supplies considering pumping restrictions imposed by local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) to comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Drought conditions forcing curtailments of surface water supplies will also be addressed as well as a discussion on the impact on land values for agricultural land in California. 2 hours of CE approved with BREA and ASFMRA. Click here to register.
- WEBINAR: The Untapped Potential of Stormwater Capture in California from 11am to 12pm. Stormwater suffers from a bad reputation. On one hand it can be incredibly destructive to both people and the environment; however, when thoughtfully managed, it can also contribute to thriving and resilient communities. This latter perspective is part of an ongoing paradigm shift that acknowledges stormwater as a valuable resource in helping to secure a reliable water supply. In this webinar, the Pacific Institute and STORMS will explore the untapped potential of stormwater capture in California and how it can contribute to a water resilient future for all Californians. The findings and recommendations presented will offer insights into the various ways in which stormwater capture can help achieve water supply planning goals while delivering multiple benefits such as mitigating urban heat islands and advancing green space in highly urbanized areas. Examples of stormwater capture from across the nation will be highlighted. Click here to register.
- WEBINAR: Exploring a California State Water Quality Protection Area Assessment Tool from 1pm to 2pm. This training will explore the history of California State Water Quality Protection Areas (SWQPAs) and how Coastal Quest’s new SWQPA Assessment Tool can help accelerate solutions, building resilient coastal communities for people, nature and climate. Click here to register.
- PUBLIC MEETING: Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project (virtual) from 3pm to 5pm. This is the last of six meetings and will be held via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88957967168?pwd=b4OHUMgnxMag1aQiTmnntg2uDFvPv8.1 Access the documents and other information on this page.
- IN-PERSON: Look Out Below: Groundwater Rise Report Briefing from 5pm to 6:30pm. SPUR’s latest report, Look Out Below, examines how rising groundwater is likely to affect one Bay Area city: East Palo Alto. SPUR partnered with community-based organization Nuestra Casa and examined recent scientific studies to learn more about the threat and potential policy responses. The report explains specific risks and offers five recommendations — all applicable to other Bayshore cities. Join SPUR and our partners to explore the current tide of knowledge on groundwater rise and combined coastal flood impacts, highlight pivotal community-based organizations and partnerships emerging in San Mateo County, and dive into regional policy challenges and opportunities. This event promises to be an informative and collaborative session, guaranteed to make a big splash in your understanding of these critical issues. Click here to register.
In California water news today …
GOP Reps say preferred alternative for Delta water project operations inappropriately prioritizes environmental goals at expense of water supplies
“In July 2024, the Bureau of Reclamation released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the long-term operation of the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the State Water Project (SWP) for public comment. The draft document considers revised operations of dams, power plants, and related facilities of the Central Valley Project and Delta facilities of the State Water Project. (More on these documents here.) Twelve California GOP representatives have written the Bureau of Reclamation, NOAA Fisheries, and US Fish & Wildlife Service, expressing concerns that the preferred alternative analyzed in the documents inappropriately prioritizes environmental goals unrelated to Endangered Species Act compliance at the expense of municipal and agricultural water supplies. They point out that the water projects were constructed for multiple purposes such as irrigation and drinking water, and neither state nor federal law makes the delivery of water for consumptive uses subordinate to environmental uses. … ” Continue reading from Maven’s Notebook.
‘It’s complicated’: Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts wet, mild winter, but meteorologists question forecast
“The Bay Area can expect a wet and mild winter – if the prediction of the Old Farmer’s Almanac proves to be true. But the reality of predicting an upcoming winter’s climate is “complicated,” said meteorologist Jan Null, and the Almanac has only been right between one-third and one-half of the time, based on his comparisons. “Whatever they’re using, it’s unverifiable,” Null said. The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been predicting the weather for the United States since 1794, forecasted that weather will be temperate across the country this upcoming winter, according to a press release. Winter will be “warmer than normal” through most of California, with the coldest temperatures coming through between mid-December and mid- to late-January, according to the almanac’s weather report. … ” Read more from the San Jose Mercury News (gift article).
Drought emergency lifted for parts of California
“Coastal and desert communities across California can breathe a sigh of relief. After a few wet winters, Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ended a years-long drought emergency declaration for 19 counties across the state. “As this week’s weather makes clear, California and the West experience extreme weather swings that exacerbate our water challenges and make it more important than ever that we build a climate-resilient water system. This targeted action is responsive to current conditions while continuing the tools and support for work underway to help future-proof water supplies in the most impacted communities,” Newsom wrote in a press release. The new proclamation will roll back a number of water restrictions in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Inyo, Sonoma, and other counties where about 70% of the state’s population lives. … ” Read more from the Courthouse News Service.
SEE ALSO: Governor Newsom adapts state’s drought response to changing conditions, continues action to support recovery and build resilience, press release from the Office of the Governor
REPORT SUMMARY: The Science of Non-native Species in a Dynamic Delta
“The Delta is home to over 200 non-native species and is among the world’s most invaded estuaries. These species, introduced by human activities, pose a significant threat to the ecosystem. The potential for more non-native species to arrive, coupled with factors like habitat alterations, pollution, and climate change, can make the Delta’s ecosystem more vulnerable to invasion. Non-native species are recognized as a significant factor driving ecosystem change, as they can disrupt the food web, modify nutrient and contaminant cycles, affect the populations of other species, and alter habitat structures. Such changes significantly impact a wide range of ecosystem services, with native species being particularly affected. The Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Plan recognizes the significance of non-native species as a threat to the Delta ecosystem and mandates the restoration of a healthy ecosystem by promoting diverse populations of native species and reducing the risk of harm from invasive species. So the Delta Independent Science Board (Delta ISB) in 2021 assessed the scientific needs in the Delta to address the threat. … ” Continue reading this report summary.
Conservation: A better year for water in the West
“In the western United States, Ducks Unlimited’s highest-priority conservation areas are the Great Salt Lake in Utah; the Klamath Basin along the border of southern Oregon and northeastern California; and the Central Valley of California. Together, the “Big Three” support the majority of the Pacific Flyway’s waterfowl and other wetland-dependent birds during various periods of their annual cycles. These ecosystems all receive highly variable amounts of precipitation from year to year. … [G]iven the vagaries of western weather—not to mention growing demands on water resources—DU and its partners are working to ensure these crucial habitats are more resilient during periods of drought by working with stakeholders to improve water-use efficiency and by finding long-term solutions to the region’s complex water challenges. Following is an update on the latest habitat conditions and conservation efforts currently under way in the Big Three. … ” Read more from Ducks Unlimited.
More extreme heat + more people = danger in these California cities. ‘Will it get as hot as Death Valley?’
“On a recent sunny afternoon in Lancaster, Cassandra Hughes looked for a place to cool down. She set up a lawn chair in the shade at the edge of a park and spent the afternoon with a coloring book, listening to hip-hop music. … Hughes, a retired nurse, is among the Californians who are moving inland in search of affordable housing and more space. But it comes at a price: dangerous heat driven by climate change, accompanied by sky-high electric bills. A CalMatters analysis shows that many California cities with the biggest recent population booms are the same places that will experience the most high heat days — a potentially deadly confluence. The combination of a growing population and rising extreme heat will put more people at risk of illnesses and pose a challenge for unprepared local officials. … ” Read more from Cal Matters.
Soil moisture analysis to manage risks in earthen dams and levees
“The world’s dams and levees are essential infrastructure used to store water, control flooding, provide recreation and generate power. Dams and levee networks are designated as critical infrastructure and over their expected life exposed to multiple hazards, including flooding, storm surge, erosion, debris flows and damage to control equipment and gates. The exact number of dams and levees world-wide is unknown. According to the AMBER Consortium’s Barrier Atlas there are an estimated 1.2 million in-stream barriers spread across Europe’s 36 countries and 147 rivers. Approximately 61,500 of those barriers are dams. The average age of the dams in the UK and Japan is over 100 years old. Germany, Italy, and the United States have an average age between 60 – 70 years. Experts often use the 50-year mark as the “alert age” where additional monitoring and maintenance should be implemented to extend the life of the asset. In Europe there are no standardized flood protection levee datasets. … ” Read more from Water Finance & Management.
CA tribes ask Newsom to sign bill on co-management of lands, waters
“Indigenous leaders are asking California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would allow federally recognized tribes to sign agreements with the state to co-manage and co-govern ancestral lands and waters. Assembly Bill 1284 unanimously passed both houses of the state Legislature this week. Scott Sullivan is vice chairman of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. “This is going to allow us to deepen our relationship on a government-to-government level, it’ll give us better access to our traditional ancestral territories to improve the environment and to reconnect our people to the land,” he said. … ” Read more from the Public News Service.
In commentary today …
Failure to implement environmental laws shows what’s really in store for the endangered San Francisco Bay-Delta ecosystem
Gary Bobker, Senior Policy Director at Friends of the River, and Jon Rosenfield, Science Director at San Francisco Baykeeper. write, “Earlier this year, two eminent fish researchers wrote “California … is a world leader in having its endemic freshwater fishes likely to be driven to extinction by the end of the century.” We know the reason. California habitually fails to enforce environmental laws designed to protect our aquatic ecosystems. Following the state’s lead, federal agencies skimp on environmental safeguards and waive the meager protections they do offer any time protecting the public’s fish, wildlife, waterways, and water quality, gets in the way of diverting more water to meet California’s seemingly unquenchable demand. For example, in late August water diverters and their allies in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley wrote letters to state and federal leadership requesting “suspension” of this year’s planned action to allow more outflow from the Delta to San Francisco Bay in the fall (known as “Fall X2”). The Fall X2 action is a required part of the federal (CVP) and state (SWP) water projects’ endangered species permits. … ” Continue reading this commentary.
More water supply requires industry unity
Edward Ring, Director, Water and Energy Policy at the California Water Policy Center, writes, “Probably the most consequential and controversial water policy decisions in California involve how much water to pump out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and into southbound aqueducts, and we’re in the middle of another one right now. For the last several years, as summer turns to fall, state and federal regulators reduce the amount of water that gets pumped south in order to help the Delta smelt, an endangered fish. This year is no exception. In what is referred to as the “Fall X2 Action,” the pumps are about to be throttled down again. Water agencies at the receiving end claim the reduction, set to last about two months, will cost them up to 400,000 acre feet. The reason the state wants to let this much water escape into the San Francisco Bay is to improve habitat for the endangered smelt, but critics of this strategy claim that smelt haven’t been found in the area, making the action fruitless. They also claim that regulators have the authority to restore higher rates of pumping without requiring a protracted bureaucratic process. … ” Read more from the California Water Policy Center.
California water wars – the fish-killing Delta tunnel boondoggle that wouldn’t die
Dan Bacher writes, “The struggle against the fish-killing Delta Tunnel, the zombie water boondoggle that keeps getting resurrected by state officials and the state and federal water contractors, continues. In the latest battle in the California water wars, the Environmental Justice Law and Advocacy Clinic at Yale Law School, on behalf of the Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition (DTEC), submitted a formal letter to the State Water Resources Control Board concerning the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) latest attempt to modify expired water permits for the controversial Delta Conveyance Project (DCP). … ” Continue reading at Red, Green and Blue
In regional water news and commentary today …
NORTH COAST
Mendocino County Public Health issues warnings about local river algae blooms
“The Mendocino County Public Health Department, along with the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, have issued health warnings about toxic mats found in three local rivers: the East Fork of the Russian River, the Navarro River at Philo, and Standish-Hickey State Park Recreation Area. Toxic Algae Alert signs have been posted in all three locations to alert the public recommending that all swimmers and waders, particularly children and dogs, should avoid touching any algal material or scum along the riverbanks or in the water. The potentially toxic algal mats composed of cyanobacteria may be attached to the river bottom, floating in the water, or lying on the riverbanks. The algae colors range from bright to dull green, orange, or maroon. … ” Read more from the Mendocino Beacon.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Biden administration adds Afterthought Mine to federal cleanup list
“The Biden administration announced Wednesday the addition of a historic Northern California mine to the Superfund National Priorities List — a federal index that ranks hazardous waste site risk and helps in prioritizing cleanup operations. The Afterthought Mine, located in Shasta County about 200 miles north of Sacramento, produced gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc from 1862 to 1952, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Despite its name — denoting the site’s attachment to a much larger initial claim — Afterthought became one of Shasta County’s biggest copper mines. But the property, which changed hands multiple times over the years, also went on to cause environmental contamination for decades beyond its mid-20th-century closure. … ” Read more from The Hill.
Sacramento Valley contributes to California’s biodiversity goals
“As California Biodiversity Week kicks off on September 7th, we are excited to share how the Sacramento Valley contributes to sustaining and increasing biodiversity in our state. This week-long event, starting with California Biodiversity Day, offers an opportunity for everyone to learn more about the incredible biodiversity of California and to take part in activities that support its preservation. Since 2018, California’s Biodiversity Initiative has been dedicated to safeguarding the state’s natural heritage in the face of rapid biodiversity loss. This initiative, strengthened by the 2020 Executive Order to protect 30% of California’s lands and waters by 2030, known as California 30×30, is crucial in building resilience to climate change and ensuring equitable access to nature for all residents. California Biodiversity Week, from September 7th to 15th, features over 180 events across the state. … ” Read more from the Northern California Water Association.
BAY AREA
Cancer-causing chemicals found in bottled and tap water in Bay Area
“As public skepticism about water quality rises in the United States, more people opt for bottled or home-treated water instead of drinking straight from the tap. But is this truly a safer choice? A recent study examining water quality in California’s San Francisco Bay Area suggests it might not be. The research, published in PLOS Water, found that tap water, home-treated water, and bottled water in the region all contained trihalomethanes (THMs), cancer-causing compounds formed during water disinfection. This issue likely extends beyond the Bay Area to much of the country. … ” Read more from Newsweek.
CENTRAL COAST
San Lucas residents seek solutions for long-standing water issues
“San Lucas residents met with the California State Water Board and engineers last week to discuss solutions to the town’s long-standing water quality issues. “We’re just careful with when we turn on the water, it comes out black. Let it run. Let it run until it clears out,” said San Lucas resident Fraymartin Zuniga. For 45 years, some residents in San Lucas have never experienced clean water. “They’re giving us five-gallon jugs, five per week. And that’s what we use for cooking or coffee,” said Zuniga. … ” Read more from KSBW.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
Central Valley farms lead the way in water-saving irrigation
“In 2014, mounting concerns around California’s severe drought and increasing regulatory pressures gave rise to a collaborative effort between Sustainable Conservation, Netafim USA, and De Jager Farms to revolutionize water efficiency and nutrient management for dairy farms in the Central Valley. Nate Ray, CEO of De Jager Farms, spearheaded this effort, proposing that his operation’s lagoon water be utilized through drip tape to sustain feed crops in place of traditional flood irrigation. Ray began experimenting with the Subsurface Drip Irrigation for Dairy Effluent system shortly after the passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “SGMA, the framework of it, was in its infancy stages at that point that nobody really knew — we didn’t know if we were going to get our wells metered, nobody knew what the rules were,” Ray said. “We just knew that, to be good stewards of the land, to be sustainable for future generations, we were going to have to reduce the amount of water that we pumped out of the ground ourselves… ” Continue reading from Valley Ag Voice.
New Mid-Kings River GSA looking for diverse committee members, among its new actions as re-formed agency
“A newly relaunched groundwater agency is looking to form a diverse, 11-member committee made up of land owners to provide input on future water decisions for a large chunk of northern Kings County. The Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors plans to open a 30-day application process to establish the committee at its next meeting, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. The board of directors, which includes Kings County Supervisors Joe Neves, Richard Valle, Doug Verboon, Rusty Robinson, Richard Fagundes and Hanford Vice Mayor Mark Kaires, will each appoint one member from their district, while the remaining five seats will be voted upon by the full board. … ” Read more from SJV Water.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
City green lights investigation into lead contamination in Watts drinking water
“An investigation in Watts is underway after a study discovered several homes with lead contamination in the water supply. Out of 540 water samples taken from verified Watts addresses at single-family homes and public housing units, 21 came back with lead, according to the study carried out by Better Watts Initiative. “I think that today is a historic day,” said Megan Wong, a member of the Better Watts Initiative. “We want to find the direct sources of lead contamination in all of the different residences and the housing developments.” The investigation requests that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, as well as help from the Housing Authority, investigate the source of the lead exposure and find solutions. … ” Read more from NBC 4.
High heat and high bacteria levels spell trouble at these L.A. County beaches
“As Los Angeles County enters the peak of a blistering heat wave this week, public health officials are warning residents to avoid swimming at several beaches where ocean bacteria levels have become potentially unsafe. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents about swimming, surfing and playing in the water at 10 beaches stretching from Malibu to San Pedro. Among the beaches listed are those at Topanga Canyon, Ramirez Creek and Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove, as well as at the Santa Monica Pier and Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey. … ” Read more from the LA Times.
California city hit by landslides was at risk for decades, and the slipping may not be stoppable
“Rancho Palos Verdes, a coastal community in the Los Angeles area, could be described as a geological ticking time bomb. The affluent city sits atop steep cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean that, for hundreds of years, have been slowly shifting and giving way. Now, that movement is accelerating. Whereas the ground slid downward 8 inches annually in years past, it has lurched 13 inches per week in some places between July and August. The resulting landslides have ripped apart seaside mansions, buckled roads and forced utility provider Southern California Edison to cut electricity to nearly 250 homes to avoid the possibility of fires. … ” Read more from NBC LA.
IMPERIAL/COACHELLA VALLEYS
Salton Sea Conservancy Act: A new chapter for environmental restoration
“The State of California has established the Salton Sea Conservancy under the Salton Sea Conservancy Act, a comprehensive initiative to reverse decades of ecological damage and promote sustainable development in the Salton Sea region. This new state agency, housed within the Natural Resources Agency, is poised to lead the charge in environmental restoration, community revitalization, and public health improvements in one of California’s most environmentally challenged areas. The Salton Sea Conservancy is specifically tasked with supporting and implementing the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10-Year Plan and the Long-Range Plan. The primary goal of these plans is to address the ecological crisis caused by the receding Salton Sea shoreline, which has led to increased dust emissions, loss of critical habitat for fish and wildlife, and deteriorating public health conditions for surrounding communities. … ” Read more from the Desert Review.
State’s dust busting efforts at Salton Sea ‘one-sided’?
“At the Salton Sea’s western edge, near Salton City, the efforts of the Salton Sea Management Program are starting to show promise. But as the western side of the lake begins to stabilize, a different story is unfolding at Bombay Beach on the eastern shore. At the Clubhouse Site of the SSMP’s Vegetation Enhancement Project just outside of Salton City, grass bales laid out across acres of exposed lakebed have begun to serve their intended purpose. Vegetation is now sprouting between them and slowly covering the dusty landscape. This success has fueled optimism among SSMP officials, who believe they are seeing the kind of progress needed to combat the dust storms and environmental degradation that have plagued the area for years. Just across the water at Bombay Beach, the optimism has turned to frustration. Here, the same grass bales sit exposed, with little vegetation to cover them, and the community remains unconvinced. For them, the dust continues to swirl, and the promised relief seems a long way off. … ” Read more from the Calexico Chronicle.
SAN DIEGO
What’s next for controversial landfill project in East Otay Mesa?
“Efforts to stop a landfill development in East Otay Mesa have been stalled. Senate Bill 1208, which would have made it harder to build the recycling center and landfill, didn’t gain enough votes to pass the assembly. Opponents of the project are concerned about it bringing more pollution to the South Bay. Democratic state Senator Steve Padilla, who represents the South Bay, authored SB 1208 that originally would have prohibited a regional water board from issuing wastewater permits for a new landfill in the Tijuana River National Estuary. It was later amended to read that if approved it would need to meet strict environmental protections. … ” Read more from Channel 8.
Coastline near San Diego closed for more than 1,000 days due to sewage crisis
“A prominent portion of the Southern California coastline has been closed for more than 1,000 days because of sewage pollution flowing across the border from Mexico. Beaches on the Imperial Beach coastline, in the southern part of San Diego County, have been closed since Dec. 8, 2021, Assemblymember David Alvarez, who represents the Imperial Beach area, said in a news release. While occasional dirty-water warnings are common in California, a multiyear closure is certainly not. In the past five years, more than 100 billion gallons of contaminated sewage have flowed from the Tijuana River into the Pacific Ocean. … ” Read more from SF Gate.
Along the Colorado River …
Nevada leaders rally to tackle Colorado River drought
“On Wednesday, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), Chispa Nevada, and Make the Road Nevada (MRNV) joined Rep. Steven Horsford in a press conference to address the ongoing Colorado River drought crisis, a vital Nevada water source. Since the beginning of the millennium, the river has lost 10 trillion gallons of water due to increasingly severe dry seasons, exacerbated by climate change. This situation has made it imperative to find effective solutions to mitigate these severe consequences. … ” Read more from Channel 3.
US Interior Secretary announces restoration of the once-endangered Apache trout species in Arizona
“U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Wednesday that the Apache trout — Arizona’s state fish — has been removed from the federal list of endangered and threatened species following more than five decades of recovery efforts. Haaland traveled to Arizona for the announcement, which is considered an important conservation success marking the first sportfish and the first trout to be removed from the list. “This recovery is a testament to the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its tools and resources that are allowing the Interior Department and the federal government to protect vital species in every corner of America,” said Haaland. … ” Read more from the Associated Press.
Celebrating 60 years of power at Glen Canyon Dam: A hydropower legacy in the Southwest
“Sixty years ago, Glen Canyon Dam began its journey as a cornerstone of hydropower in the Southwestern United States. Authorized by the Eisenhower administration and the Colorado River Storage Project, construction of Glen Canyon Dam commenced Oct. 1, 1956. The dam was completed in 1964 and on September 4 of that year, the powerplant first generated hydropower, marking the beginning of a long and impactful legacy. “As we celebrate six decades of operations at Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant, our team is proud of the dam’s significant contributions to the Southwest’s energy landscape,” said Power Office manager Nick Williams. “Through ongoing maintenance, upgrades and adaptations, we ensure that Glen Canyon remains the foundation for reliable, clean power for the region. Our focus is on continuing to meet the purposes of the Colorado River Storage Project while embracing sustainability and innovation for the future.” … ” Read more from the Bureau of Reclamation.
Grand Valley water managers have plan to outmuscle invasive species
“Grand Valley water managers have a plan to nip a potential zebra mussel infestation in the bud, with one irrigation district beginning treatment of its water this fall. Officials are hoping to secure federal funding to treat the water that irrigators and domestic water providers pull from the Colorado River with liquid ionic copper, which kills zebra mussels. Mesa County plans to ask for the money through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Bucket 2 Environmental Drought Mitigation program. Microscopic zebra mussel larvae, known as veligers, were found this summer in the Government Highline Canal, a crucial piece of irrigation infrastructure for the Grand Valley’s agricultural producers. If these aquatic invasive species become established, it could be disastrous for the region’s farms, vineyards, orchards and Colorado’s famous Palisade peaches. The fast-reproducing mussels, which are native to Eastern Europe, can clog water infrastructure and are incredibly hard to eradicate once established. … ” Read more from Aspen Journalism.
Also on Maven’s Notebook today …
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM to release pulse flow for salmon spawning
SITES AHO RULING: Procedural Ruling Regarding Evidentiary Issues, Time Limits, and Site Visit in the AHO Proceeding on the Proposed Sites Reservoir Project
