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DAILY DIGEST, 12/26: Madera officials ‘overjoyed’ at groundwater plan approval; San Francisco Baykeeper sues federal agency for failing to meet endangered species act requirements; How the Grinch saved the creek; The environmental gifts of the Magi; and more …

December 26, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … “Surprised and overjoyed” groundwater managers in Madera rejoice at state’s approval of their...

NOTICE of Consideration of Adoption of California’s Clean Water Act Section 2024 303(d) List and Notice of Availability of Proposed Final Documents and Response to Comments

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 22, 2023

The State Water Resources Control Board will consider adopting California’s Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List portion of the 2024...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Dec. 17-22: DWR approves Delta Conveyance Project EIR; Conservation groups sue over Sites Reservoir project; Is El Niño’s reputation as a legendary rainmaker overblown?; State’s groundwater enforcement timeline lengthens; and more …

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Weekly Digest

December 22, 2023

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DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: Department of Water Resources approves Delta Conveyance Project; DWR approves Groundwater Sustainability Plans for the Madera Subbasin; Central Coast groundwater rules drive farmers and residents to court; November marks 6 record-warm months in a row; and more …

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Daily Digest

December 22, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Department of Water Resources certifies Delta Conveyance Project EIR … Department of Water Resources approves Delta Conveyance Project “The...

REACTIONS: Here’s what organizations are saying about DWR’s approval of the Delta Conveyance Project EIR

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Delta Conveyance Project

December 21, 2023

Yesterday, the Department of Water Resources certified the environmental impact report for the Delta Conveyance Project, completing a major milestone. ...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/21: Conservation groups sue over Sites Reservoir project; State’s timeline for groundwater enforcement timeline not as ambitious; Water Board outlines pathway for more efficient permitting of coastal desalination plants; and more …

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Daily Digest

December 21, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Push to build biggest California reservoir in decades hit with lawsuit “A plan...

SCIENCE FEATURE: Considering the Role of Individual Cognition When Using Scenarios for Effective Organizational Decision Support

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Planning and management Science

December 21, 2023

Rapidly changing conditions and increasing uncertainty of future climate projections make extreme and hard-to-predict conditions challenging to manage the Delta...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/20: CA approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water; Farmers, water districts to weigh in on flows plan; Solano County not happy with state’s response to Delta tunnel concerns; and more …

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Daily Digest

December 20, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WORKSHOP: California Water Plan Update 2023 – Urban Stormwater RMS from 9am to 11am....

DAILY DIGEST, 12/19: More rain on the way; The private equity firm tapping America’s spring water; Water Board selects new Executive Director; Study: Managed forests are healthier; and more …

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Daily Digest

December 19, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board beginning at 9am. Agenda items include consideration of...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/18: Atmospheric river set to deliver heavy rain to NorCal; Water wars see some breakthroughs but more clashes loom; CA prepares to transform sewage into pure drinking water under new rules; Monterey: California Am Water continues to fight condemnation effort; and more …

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Daily Digest

December 18, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Atmospheric river set to deliver heavy rain to Northern California “A low-pressure system...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Atmospheric river-fueled storms coming to CA, unlikely to help snowpack; Contra Costa County takes legal action against Delta water project; The man caught at the center of CA’s water wars; Western water brawl could hurt Biden; and more …

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Daily Digest

December 17, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Atmospheric river-fueled storms are coming to California. Here’s a timeline of impacts...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Dec. 10-15: Who gets the water in California?; State releases final EIR for Delta Conveyance Project; How much water flow should we give our rivers?; and more …

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Weekly Digest

December 15, 2023

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DAILY DIGEST, 12/15: Atmospheric river storms are on the way; Fresno State report details potential water management solution; San Diego Water Authority contingent wants to undo divorce settlement; Water pressure builds between upper and lower basins over future distribution of the Colorado River; and more …

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Daily Digest

December 15, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Central Valley Regional Water Board beginning at 9am. Board training on engagement and...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/14: Who gets the water in California? Whoever gets there first.; Incoming California storms linked to strong El Niño in Pacific; Gov. Newsom’s ambitious water plan divides Californians; Colorado River water conservation deal inked, but fight looms in the future; and more …

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Daily Digest

December 14, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Central Valley Regional Water Board beginning at 9am. Agenda items include discussion of...

SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: Managing the spread of phragmites in Suisun Marsh

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Delta science Ecosystems Science

December 14, 2023

With many more non-native species than native species, the Delta is considered the most invaded estuary in the world. Climate...

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