CA WATER COMMISSION: The Climate Registry: Water-Energy Nexus; Dam safety fee regulations; 2018 State Water Project Review Maven Climate changeNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation March 5, 2019At the February meeting of the California Water Commission, the Commissioners heard a presentation on the Climate Registry, approved new...
DAILY DIGEST: Could a massive aquifer beneath the Mojave Desert help solve CA’s water problem?; Guerneville floods more than anywhere in the Bay Area. Why can’t it be fixed?; Colorado River’s decline poses long-term risks for Southern Nevada; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 4, 2019In California water news today, A massive aquifer lies beneath the Mojave Desert. Could it help solve California’s water problem?;...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Voluntary agreements shared with State Water Board. Will they replace disputed flow plan?; Another major flood along Russian River raises question of what’s to be done; Breaking impasse, feds will include Salton Sea in seven-state drought plan, IID says; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 3, 2019In California water news this weekend, Voluntary agreements shared with State Water Board. Will they replace disputed flow plan?; Hurtado...
DWR SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MGT NEWS: GSA Forum, Basin boundary modifications, Alternative submittals reporting, GSP initial notification, point of contacts Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS March 2, 2019From the Department of Water Resources Sustainable Groundwater Management Office: SAVE THE DATE Location Announced for DWR’s March GSA Forum...
DAILY DIGEST: February storms doubled Sierra snowpack; New legislation introduced to increase local representation on the Delta Stewardship Council, repair sinking Friant-Kern Canal, fund Sites Reservoir; Complaint says Bernhardt misusing post to aid Westlands; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 1, 2019In California water news today, February storms doubled Sierra snowpack, state snow survey shows; New legislation introduced to increase local...
DAILY DIGEST: With ‘atmospheric river’ winding down, flooding risk peaks and snow removal proves tricky; Governor Newsom takes a fresh look at WaterFix; Garamendi bill to protect Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta passes House; Solano supervisors weigh options to limit Delta restorations; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 28, 2019In California water news today, With ‘atmospheric river’ winding down, flooding risk peaks and snow removal proves tricky; Governor Newsom...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Monitoring and Managing Sea-Level Rise Impacts on Tidal Marshes in the San Francisco Estuary Maven Delta scienceNotebook News and Features February 28, 2019Once not all that long ago, the prevailing thought was that if tidal marsh remnants were protected and carefully managed,...
DAILY DIGEST: Storms spur emergency declarations across state by Newsom, more flooding expected; Why aren’t meteorologists talking about El Niño amid California’s wet winter?; Agencies plan for water rationing under SGMA; Optimism still alive for Temperance Flat Dam; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 27, 2019In California water news today, Atmospheric River Is Pummeling Sierra With Feet of Snow, Topping February Records; Storms spur emergency...
CA IRRIGATION INSTITUTE: Groundwater Sustainability Plan development: How is it going on the ground? Maven Best of the NotebookGroundwater NewsNotebook News and Features February 27, 2019A San Joaquin Valley perspective, a Sacramento Valley perspective, a researcher’s perspective and a consultant’s perspective on GSP development Since...
DAILY DIGEST: Two ranches set out to see if ag and conservation can co-exist facing a water-scarce future; Water releases increase at Lake Shasta, Folsom Lake ahead of storms; CA considers environmental laws on single-use plastics, climate change, wastewater reuse and more; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 26, 2019In California water news today, Water rights (and wrongs): Two ranches set out to see if agriculture and conservation can...
DAILY DIGEST: Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; White House committee to reassess climate science report; LA County wants authority over L.A. River flood-control channels owned by the feds; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 25, 2019In California water news today, Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; Trump to set up science...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Can the Valley balance people, water, ag, and environment?; New atmospheric river set to hit NorCal on Monday; The David Bernhardt scandal tracker; Gila River Indian Community moves ahead with Colorado River drought plan after clash with lawmaker; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 24, 2019In California water news this weekend, California’s Central Valley: Ground zero in water war; Can the Valley Balance People, Water,...
STATE WETLAND DEFINITION: Documents available for proposed amendments to statewide dredged or fill procedures Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS February 23, 2019From the State Water Resources Control Board: On March 5, the State Water Board will hold a Board Workshop on...
DAILY DIGEST: Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect to use Oroville Dam spillway anytime soon — but it’s preparing if necessary; Central Valley farms and cities acting to achieve sustainable groundwater use; and more… Maven Daily Digest February 22, 2019In California water news today, Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect...
SMITH CANAL APPEAL: Staff Draft Determination for Smith Canal Gate Public Hearing and Adoption Meeting Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS February 22, 2019Staff’s draft decision is to deny the appeal From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Delta Stewardship Council (Council) staff draft...
