The State Lands Commission relied on flawed data to mischaracterize the impact of sand mining leases, which pose a threat to Bay wildlife and shorelines From the...
By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water A proposal for the state Water Resources Control Board to exclude “small pumpers” in both the Tule and Tulare Lake subbasins from the groundwater reporting and fee requirements required under probation, elicited strong reactions from...
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In their fight against climate change, west coast wildflower species like the scarlet monkeyflower have found ways to endure increasing dry spells. By Lily Roby, Courthouse News Service Since the turn of the century, California has been experiencing its worst...
The 2025 Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) Annual Report is now available, detailing program progress and regional activities. Prepared by...
By Karla Nemeth, DWR Director For California water managers, the painfully sunny skies of March 2026 bear striking resemblance to March 2021. In the spring of 2021, the snowpack was, like now, about half of average. Temperatures were breaking records....
By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Authorities charged with cleaning up Tijuana River pollution should finish upgrades to wastewater plants on both sides of the border, fund operations as well...
