DAILY DIGEST: NorCal reservoirs approaching capacity with more snow in Sierra; An abandoned mine near Joshua Tree could host a massive hydropower project; Water rights dispute over Santa Margarita River ends after 70 years; EPA: Former chiefs say agency ‘ripe for oversight’; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 22, 2019In California water news today, NorCal reservoirs approaching capacity with more snow in Sierra; An abandoned mine near Joshua Tree...
ELLEN HANAK: Managing Drought in a Changing Climate: Four Essential Reforms Maven Best of the NotebookNotebook News and FeaturesPlanning and managementPolicy and regulation May 22, 2019Climate change is having a profound impact on California’s water resources, as evidenced by greater weather extremes, reduced snowpack, higher...
DAILY DIGEST: San Jose sounding alarm about a drinking water crisis that no one knows how to fix; Interior Department Pulls Support From Klamath Dam Removal Project; California Farmworkers Confront a Tainted Water Crisis; Hoover Dam ceremony marks Colorado River drought plan; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 21, 2019In California water news today, Silicon Valley’s largest city is sounding the alarm about a drinking water crisis that no...
DAILY DIGEST: What’s Up With All the Late-May Rain?; After 25 years winter-run salmon return to Battle Creek; As states gather to sign Colorado River drought plan, focus turns to what’s next; Trump’s EPA shifts more environmental enforcement to states; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 20, 2019In California water news today, What’s Up With All the Late-May Rain? Atmospheric Science Suggests Answers; More storms eye California,...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: The battle over CEQA, the state’s iconic environmental law; Mark Arax on chasing stories for his book: The Dreamt Land; Legislators want safe drinking water but can’t agree on how to fund it; Is it too late for the Salton Sea?; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 19, 2019In California water news this weekend, Weakling Or Bully? The Battle Over CEQA, The State’s Iconic Environmental Law; Radio show:...
DAILY DIGEST: Disneyland, dozens of cities could be flooded by dam failure from huge storm, engineers warn; More storms eye CA into Memorial Day weekend; Oroville Main Spillway not being used amid increased rainfall; Improving fire risk management w/drought early warning info; and more .. Maven Daily Digest May 17, 2019In California water news today, Disneyland, dozens of cities could be flooded by dam failure from huge storm, engineers warn;...
DAILY DIGEST: California lawmakers move to reject Gavin Newsom’s water fee, Senate proposes new funding alternative; Judge rules FEMA must reconsider floodplains plan; Bernhardt: Interior reorganization plans to heat up this summer; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 16, 2019In California water news today, California lawmakers move to reject Gavin Newsom’s water fee, Senate proposes new funding alternative; San...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Feather River Fish Hatchery Maven Fish and wildlifeNotebook News and Features May 16, 2019The Feather River Fish Hatchery is a State Water Project facility that was built in conjunction with the construction of...
DAILY DIGEST: CA AG, enviro groups sue to stop Shasta Dam raise; Residents concerned about Oroville Dam with spring storms looming; As PG&E dumps Potter Valley project, new suitors line up; Audit blasts SF Bay watchdog on inaction; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 15, 2019In California water news today, California AG Xavier Becerra, environmental groups sue to stop Shasta Dam raise; Residents concerned about...
CALIFORNIA WATER POLICY CONFERENCE: Tribal Groundwater Rights and SGMA: A New Underlying Tension? Maven Best of the NotebookGroundwater NewsNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation May 15, 2019Panel discussion moderated by DWR Tribal Advisor Anecita Agustinez discusses tribal involvement in GSAs, the benefits of tribal participation in...
DAILY DIGEST: Forecasts call for up to 10 inches of Sierra snow in May; Satellite photo shows state drying out fast; Experts warn of cold snowmelt and swift waters; Aging water workforce spurs industry recruiting efforts; Walmart slashing CO2 of thousands of suppliers; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 14, 2019In California water news today, ‘More like winter’: Updated forecasts call for up to 10 inches of Sierra snow in...
DAILY DIGEST: New dam proposal in Sierra stirs debate over CA energy policy; What’s all this about a water tax?; Gray whales washing up dead along SF coast; Winterlike weather storm to bring rain, snow; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 13, 2019In California water news today, New dam proposal in Sierra Nevada stirs debate over California energy policy; What’s all this...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Toward safe and reliable drinking water for all Californians; Coalition in Mendocino County forming to acquire Potter Valley Project; Endangered frog species blocking Camp Fire cleanup; Are Santa Clara Valley farmers paying too little for precious water?; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 12, 2019In California water news this weekend, Toward safe and reliable drinking water for all Californians; Coalition in Mendocino County forming...
DAILY DIGEST: Garamendi applauds cancellation of twin tunnels, suggests alternative plan; San Joaquin Tributaries Authority files lawsuit challenging new wetlands regs; Millions for climate, enviro priorities in Newsom’s May budget, but not much for Paradise; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 10, 2019In California water news today, Garamendi applauds cancellation of Twin Tunnels, suggests alternative plan to Newsom; San Joaquin Tributaries Authority...
DAILY DIGEST: Wildfire burn zones depleting snowpack across West, which fuels more fires and snow loss, research shows; Water tax bill moves to appropriations suspense calendar; CA’s bold step forward Into the contentious world of wetlands regulation; and more … Maven Daily Digest May 9, 2019In California water news today, Wildfire burn zones depleting snowpack across West, which fuels more fires and snow loss, research...
