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DAILY DIGEST, 7/6: Tribes, activists rally in Sacramento over water rights; A water war is underway in Santa Barbara County’s carrot country; Recharge alone won’t end California’s groundwater drought; How far will salmon swim for a craft beer?; and more …

July 6, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Tribes, activists rally in Sacramento over water rights “On Wednesday, representatives from Native...

DELTA COUNCIL: Wildfires increasing in acres burned and severity, but total cost to California remains unclear

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Notebook News and Features Wildfires and watersheds

July 6, 2023

California’s forests are facing a growing threat: wildfires. The severity and frequency of these fires are on the rise, fueled...

DAILY DIGEST, 7/5: How extreme weather could threaten CA’s dams; How will budget deal help speed up infrastructure projects?; As fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up; Preparing for a drier future in the Colorado River basin; and more …

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Daily Digest

July 5, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … How extreme weather could threaten California’s dams “California is home to the tallest...

DELTA WATERMASTER: Delta Alternative Compliance Plan, Delta Drought Response Pilot Program

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Notebook News and Features Planning and management

July 5, 2023

At the June meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Delta Watermaster Jay Ziegler updated the Council on the implementation of...

PRESS RELEASE: State-funded stormwater-capture, recharge project breaks ground in Stanislaus County

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Groundwater News

July 4, 2023

State and districts’ joint actions will reap regional benefits in building water resilience Press release from the State Water Resources...

DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: SJV groundwater agencies scrambling to comply with SGMA, leaving some landowners in the lurch; How this year ranks among the all-time biggest rainfall years; Delta communities relieved after Newsom ditches enviro run-around for Delta tunnel; Is seawater desalination right for California?; and more …

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Daily Digest

July 2, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Facing possible state action, SJV groundwater agencies are scrambling to comply with...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST: State Water Board proposes timeline for SGMA intervention; Delta tunnel dealt blow in budget deal; Tulare Lake could hang around for years; and more …

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Weekly Digest

June 30, 2023

A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...

DAILY DIGEST, 6/30: Many obstacles remain in SGMA implementation; Tulare Lake could hang around for years to come; Rain gardens could save fish from toxic tire chemicals; Fields of ‘suncups’ are covering the Sierra; and more …

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Daily Digest

June 30, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Many obstacles remain in SGMA implementation “Many challenges remain in implementing California’s Sustainable...

DAILY DIGEST, 6/29: New report finds groundwater plans fail to protect vulnerable communities, environment; Tulare Lake floodwaters now receding; Mountains vulnerable to extreme rain from climate change; Will the giant Westlands Water District “spill” water this year for lack of demand?; and more …

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Daily Digest

June 29, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: East Bay Shoreline Infrastructure Projects from 10am to 11:30am. There are (at least)...

DAILY DIGEST, 6/28: Delta tunnel on life support?; Chowchilla groundwater plan resubmitted, state releases probationary hearing schedule; Story Map: Operating Shasta in a new climate; Report: Potential of Oilfield Produced Water for Irrigation; and more …

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Daily Digest

June 28, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … LEG HEARING: Senate Committee on Environmental Quality beginning upon adjournment of the Insurance Committee. ...