About Maven …
Welcome to Maven’s Notebook!
Yes, I confess—I am a California water news addict, and I’m not looking for a cure. My world revolves around the wild, wonderful, and sometimes wacky machinations of California water, and I’ve fully embraced it. Some might call it dedication; others might call it madness. I call it my life’s work.
I’m Chris Austin, but around here, people know me as Maven. Since 2007, I’ve been scouring the internet, attending endless meetings, and watching every drop of news about California water. My goal? To create the craziest, most awesome, ridiculously informative website about all things California water. Maven’s Notebook is the love child of my obsession—a one-stop shop for water news that’ll keep you informed, intrigued, and maybe even entertained.
You’ll find me out in the wild at state agency meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars, feverishly taking notes and trying not to spill my coffee. When I’m not doing that, I’m digging into reports, curating articles, or updating the site with breaking news because, guess what? California water news never takes a vacation… so neither do I. Yes, you read that right—I live for this stuff. (My laptop might disagree.)
Maven’s Notebook is a delightful mix of original content and curated gems from across the web. Think newspaper articles, scientific papers, editorials, press releases, and more—kind of like a buffet of water news, but without the soggy croutons. Oh, and it’s served straight up, with no spin, no fluff, and definitely no agenda. I just tell you what happened and what they said. You get to decide who’s brilliant and who’s lost in the Delta.
Here’s the big picture. Maven’s Notebook dives deep into the exciting world of California water policy—like the Delta Conveyance Project, the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan, and other topics guaranteed to make policymakers sweat. I track everything from groundwater regulations to the science of habitat restoration because, let’s face it, science is undeniably cool.
But this little water-nerd paradise doesn’t run on laughter, rainwater, or the tears of bureaucrats. It’s powered by contributions from generous readers like you and sponsorships from awesome organizations. If you’ve found my blog useful, consider making a tax-deductible contribution to keep it all flowing. Think of it as helping a water-obsessed blogger stay caffeinated and sane. Well, mostly sane.
Maven’s Notebook—your utterly unique, no-frills, and straight-talking source for California water news. Grab a metaphorical towel, folks, because we’re about to make waves.
Thank you for visiting my blog and being interested enough to look at the About page. And if you like what you see here, please tell a friend.
Best regards,
Chris Austin aka Maven
Suggestions, comments, feedback … ?
- I’m happy to hear from you. Email Maven.
