LAKE OROVILLE: Operations update Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS February 21, 2019New spillway not likely to be used at this time From the Department of Water Resources: With recent storms increasing...
DAILY DIGEST: Feds announce initial CVP water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; Hertzberg bill aims to capture more stormwater; Potter Valley Project: Could the dam go and the diversions remain?; Army Corps asked to prioritize Whittier Narrows Dam repairs; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 21, 2019In California water news today, Feds announce initial Central Valley Project water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; KQED Forum: Delta Project...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Science-Based Regulatory Permitting for Resilient Tidal Habitat Restorations Maven Delta scienceNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation February 21, 2019The permitting of tidal restoration projects is most often a costly and time-consuming process, causing substantial delays in implementation while...
DAILY DIGEST: CA has received enough precipitation this month to fill Shasta 12 times; CA Democrats ask for more water to be allocated to farmers; Can rate structures provide an incentive for conservation?; Officials: Arizona will miss federal deadline for Colorado River Plan; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 20, 2019In California water news today, 18 trillion gallons: Calif. has seen enough precipitation this month to fill Lake Shasta 12...
DR. BRAD UDALL: Is the Colorado River in Crisis? Maven Climate changeColorado RiverNotebook News and Features February 20, 2019Dr. Udall discusses the Colorado River’s hydrology, climate change impacts, shortage risk, and the Drought Contingency Plan Dr. Brad Udall...
DAILY DIGEST: California’s shifting water politics; Fish in the fields; Cal Poly researcher looks back at California’s mega drought; Turning Desalination Waste Into A Useful Resource; Supreme Court to review high-stakes Clean Water Act fight; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 19, 2019In California water news today, California’s shifting water politics; Fish in the fields; Cal Poly researcher looks back at California’s...
DAILY DIGEST: Federal commission accepts MID, TID plan for river flows. Will state water board agree?; George Skelton: Brown was obsessed with twin-tunnel vision. Newsom has a more realistic view; Rare mega storm could overwhelm LA-area dam and flood dozens of cities, experts say; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 18, 2019In California water news today, Federal commission accepts MID, TID plan for river flows. Will state water board agree?; George...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Metropolitan ready to support scaled-down Delta tunnel plan; Snow too thick to plow keeps skiers from resorts; Conserving water is still a priority for CA. How about other states?; Bold plan: Replace the Border Wall with an Energy–Water Corridor; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 17, 2019In California water news this weekend, Metropolitan Water District ready to support scaled-down Delta tunnel plan; Snow too thick to...
STATE WETLAND DEFINITION: State Water Resources Control Board schedules public workshop and public meeting for proposed amendments to statewide dredged or fill procedures Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS February 16, 2019Public workshop scheduled for March 5, 2019; Board to consider the matter on April 2 The State Water Board will...
DAILY DIGEST: Downsizing the Delta tunnel plan: what it means for water and ecosystems; El Niño is back but it’s late, weak and probably no big deal; Sites Reservoir is Sac Valley’s water project. But L.A. is taking a huge role; Comment Period Open for Proposed WOTUS Rule; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 15, 2019In California water news today, Downsizing the Delta tunnel plan: what it means for water and ecosystems; MWD’s GM Jeff...
DAILY DIGEST: Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to try to strike ‘inflammatory’ portions of Oroville Dam lawsuits at hearing Friday in Sacramento; Atmospheric river storms pummel California with snow, rain and mud; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 14, 2019In California water news today, Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Restoration in the Cache Slough Complex: The Yolo Flyway Farms Restoration Project Maven Delta scienceEcosystems February 14, 2019The Yolo Flyway Farms Restoration Project involves restoring and enhancing approximately 278 acres of tidal freshwater wetlands at the southern...
DAILY DIGEST: Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels, makes changes at State Water Board; Storm fueled by atmospheric river to flood pretty much everywhere; Groundwater agencies work towards sustainability; With CVWD okay, IID now holds key to seven state drought deal; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 13, 2019In California water news today, Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels in State of the State speech, appoints...
REACTIONS (UPDATED) from agencies, legislators, and organizations to Governor Newsom’s announcements on Cal Water Fix, New State Water Board Chair Maven Delta Conveyance Project February 12, 2019Plus a wrap-up of media coverage of today’s events In Governor Newsom’s State of the State address earlier today, he...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom discusses water in State of the State address Maven Policy and regulation February 12, 2019Governor Newsom says he will pursue single tunnel option; appoints Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the Water Board Governor Newsom...
