CALIFORNIA WATER FIX: March 15, 2017 – Ruling Addressing Part 1 Closing Briefs, Prospective Motions to Dismiss, and Limits on Objections to Rebuttal Testimony and Exhibits Maven Delta Conveyance Project March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 – California WaterFix Hearing – Ruling Addressing Part 1 Closing Briefs, Prospective Motions to Dismiss, and Limits...
CALIFORNIA WATER FIX: Metropolitan Committee hear presentation on the cost estimate and risk assessment for the Delta tunnels Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features March 9, 2017At the February meeting of Metropolitan Water District’s Special Committee on the Bay-Delta, Committee members heard a presentation on the...
The New Trump Administration – A View from the Top Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation March 8, 2017Congressman Doug La Malfa, Congressman Tom McClintock, Senator Jim Nielsen, Senator Tom Berryhill, Senator Ted Gaines, and Assemblymember Kevin Kiley...
OROVILLE DAM, Saturday update: Hyatt Power Plant temporarily shut down to increase future flows (With pictures and video) Maven Water project operations March 4, 2017From the Department of Water Resources: After a successful restart of the Hyatt Power Plant on Friday, a temporary shutdown...
CA WATER LAW SYMPOSIUM: The future of Delta management Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management March 2, 2017Panel at the California Water Law Symposium features Jay Lund, Ellen Hanak, Phil Isenberg, and Erik Vink The Delta is...
REACTIONS to Central Valley Project Allocation Maven Current Conditions March 2, 2017On Tuesday, the Bureau of Reclamation announced the water supply allocation for the Central Valley Project. While east-side farmers and...
REACTIONS to Trump’s rollback of the clean water rule Maven Policy and regulation March 1, 2017Yesterday, President Trump issued an order directing his administration to begin the long process of rolling back sweeping clean water...
CA WATER LAW SYMPOSIUM: Chuck Bonham on going big in the Delta Maven EcosystemsFish and wildlifeNotebook News and Features March 1, 2017“Water is an issue where we need to reach farther, dig deeper, and dream dreams, particularly when it comes to...
Broad group of farmers express concerns over State Water Board’s approach to flows Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation February 23, 2017The State Water Board should focus on functional flows, not unimpaired flows, they say In a letter to the State...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Lost in translation: The art of interpreting complex science for policymakers Maven Delta scienceNotebook News and Features February 23, 2017Effectively communicating complex science to policy- and decision-makers is critical for managing the Delta, but the science needs to be...
PANEL DISCUSSION: The State Water Board’s 2015 curtailment notices and proceedings against BBID and WSID Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation February 22, 2017In 2015, the State Water Resources Control Board sent curtailment notices to pre- and post- 1914 water rights holders based...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Update on development of water loss audit regulation, Water Storage Investment Program timeline Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation February 21, 2017With the passage of SB-555 in October 2015, all urban retail water suppliers in the state are required to submit...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Advancing Tidal Wetland Restoration in a Regional Adaptive Management Framework Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features February 16, 2017Dr. Gerrit Platenkamp: Adaptive management in a regional context faces challenges with monitoring, experimentation, and adaptation At the Bay Delta...
State Water Board to consider climate change resolution at upcoming meeting Maven Climate changeNotebook News and Features February 15, 2017The State Water Resources Control Board is set to consider adopting a resolution at their February 22nd board meeting that...
REACTIONS: Legislators, Union of Concerned Scientists, and Restore the Delta comment on the Oroville Dam situation Maven Water project operations February 14, 2017Bipartisan Group of Delta Legislators Release Statement on Alarming Oroville Dam Situation From the Office of Assemblyman Jim Frazier: Today,...
