DAILY DIGEST: Trump water rules erode protection for endangered salmon; New laws address safe drinking water, groundwater recharge, river health; CV-SALTS plan to bring new requirements; Imperial County declares Salton Sea emergency, demands CA take action; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 23, 2019In California water news today, Trump Water Rules Erode Protection for Endangered Salmon; New Laws Address Safe Drinking Water, Groundwater...
REACTIONS (Update): Water agencies, stakeholder groups, and elected officials react to the release of the biological opinions Maven Water project operations October 22, 2019Today, the Trump Administration released the long-awaited biological opinions. Here’s what water agencies and stakeholder groups have to say: (Note:...
THIS JUST IN … Biological opinions for long-term operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project released Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater project operations October 22, 2019Paul Souza (USGWS), Barry Thom (NOAA Fisheries) and Ernest Conant (Reclamation) discuss the new biological opinions in a press call...
DAILY DIGEST: Trump team weakens endangered species protections for CA salmon and Delta smelt; Reducing regulations for small farmers a priority for Central Valley Water Board; DWR celebrates the completion of tidal habitat restoration in the Delta; As waters rise, so do concerns for sports teams along coast; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 22, 2019In California water news today, Trump team weakens endangered species protections for California salmon and delta smelt; Reducing regulations for...
DAILY DIGEST: San Francisco Estuary health report offers mixed review; Huffman files bill to protect, bolster salmon rivers; California tribe regains island it calls center of universe; Can you pass the climate change solutions quiz?; The week in water podcast; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 21, 2019In California water news today, San Francisco Estuary health report offers mixed review; Huffman files bill to protect, bolster salmon...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Delta smelt are dying: How this affects the state’s water; Ups and downs of groundwater levels after the Ridgecrest earthquakes; Federal action plan focused on improving water prediction for the West; Can seawater desalination save the world?; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 20, 2019In California water news this weekend, Delta smelt are dying: How this affects the state’s water; The Ups and Downs...
DAILY DIGEST: California likely to see a dry winter, but nothing’s certain; Groundwater pumpers beware: The Public Trust Doctrine is lurking; California delays ballast water treatment standard; The pros and cons of introducing non-native fish species; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 18, 2019In California water news today, California likely to see a dry winter, a federal report warns. But nothing’s certain; New...
Help grow the California Water Library Maven Website announcements October 17, 2019You may remember that, about two years ago, we launched the California Water Library. The Library evolved in response to...
DAILY DIGEST: Water Board OKs 35-year plan to tackle farm pollution; Groundwater recharge projects get boost under AB 658; New CA law creates path to water industry jobs for Vets; DWR prepares CA water system for next ‘Big One’; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 17, 2019In California water news today, California Water Board OKs 35-Year Plan to Tackle Farm Pollution; Groundwater Recharge Projects Get Boost...
DAILY DIGEST: As SGMA plows forward, small farmers seek more engagement; New spill in Kern County oil field; What we know about Newsom from the 1,042 bills sent his way; BLM cites threat to environment as a reason for more border wall in San Diego; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 16, 2019In California water news today, As Groundwater Law Plows Forward, Small Farmers Seek More Engagement; New Chevron Crude Spills Emerge...
DAM REMOVAL: Dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t Maven Best of the NotebookEcosystemsNotebook News and Features October 16, 2019San Clemente Dam, Klamath Dams, and Matilija Dam removal spotlighted at ACWA Conference The time, expense, and regulatory uncertainty of...
DAILY DIGEST: Tests of California water supplies reveal widespread PFAS contamination; State water officials to vote on valley-wide plan to reduce nitrate and salt; Deadly bacteria lingers at CA prison 7 months after inmate death; New laws help prepare communities for wildfire; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 15, 2019In California water news today, Tests of California water supplies reveal widespread PFAS contamination; State Water Officials To Vote On...
DAILY DIGEST: Increased population strains limits of Chico’s sewer system; Floating plastic island in the SF Bay may offer a new way to protect coasts from floods; Monsoon a total letdown for Southwest; Enviros lament ‘lost opportunity’ with lead rule revamp; The week in water podcast; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 14, 2019In California water news today, Increased population strains limits of Chico’s sewer system; Study: Former San Geronimo Golf Course should...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Wildfires affect water resources long after the smoke clears; Small farmers and SGMA; Envisioning and designing the floating future; The salmon cannon podcast; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 13, 2019In California water news this weekend, Wildfires Affect Water Resources Long After the Smoke Clears; Radio show: What Is ‘SGMA?’...
DAILY DIGEST: Recharging depleted aquifers key to CA’s water supply future; Governor’s veto of SB 1 criticized; Were the PG&E shutoffs necessary?; Officials demand investigation into Trump admin’s CA threats; Ocean clean-up machine finally works; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 11, 2019In California water news today, Recharging Depleted Aquifers No Easy Task, But It’s Key To California’s Water Supply Future; Of...
