CAL MATTERS: When lithium mining starts, who benefits, and who’s at risk? Inside this Salton Sea case. Cal Matters Ecosystems September 19, 2025Two non-profits filed arguments with the Fourth District Court of Appeal last week, asking the court to reconsider a claim...
CAL MATTERS: Newsom’s bid to fast-track Delta tunnel stalls again Cal Matters Delta Conveyance Project September 11, 2025Water wonks say the proposal to speed the multibillion Delta tunnel project could rise again. ‘This is the zombie offspring...
CAL MATTERS: California may help solar bloom where water runs dry Cal Matters AgriculturePlanning and management September 11, 2025The state’s farmers are divided over a bill that would loosen rules protecting agricultural land. The goal of a bill...
CAL MATTERS: The rotten egg smell at the Salton Sea isn’t just a nuisance. It can make people sick. Cal Matters Ecosystems September 10, 2025UCLA researchers have found that hydrogen sulfide emissions at the Salton Sea are at elevated levels and can cause serious...
CAL MATTERS: Dozens of lightning strike fires are burning across California. A warming climate could bring more, according to new study Cal Matters Wildfires and watersheds September 5, 2025When lightning strikes are abundant, so are wildfires – some in remote places across the state. Scientists warn there may...
COMMENTARY: Delta tunnel plans echo California’s troubled history of trying to control water Cal Matters CommentaryDelta Conveyance Project August 22, 2025By Devon Provo, an urban planner and senior policy manager at Accelerate Resilience L.A. This commentary was originally published by...
CAL MATTERS: ‘Beyond awful’ Colorado River forecasts put water talks under pressure Cal Matters Colorado River August 16, 2025By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. After one of the...
DAN WALTERS: California Legislature’s final weeks could decide fate of Delta water tunnel Cal Matters Delta Conveyance Project August 15, 2025By Dan Walters, Cal Matters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tanned, rested and...
CAL MATTERS: California’s newest invaders are beautiful swans. Should hunters kill them? Cal Matters Ecosystems August 14, 2025California has tried to eradicate ugly South American swamp rodents called nutria. Shooting destructive nonnative mute swans might be a...
COMMENTARY: California groundwater reform sets a dangerous precedent. Lawmakers should think twice Cal Matters CommentaryGroundwater NewsPolicy and regulation August 8, 2025By David Saint-Amand, board president of the Indian Wells Valley Water District This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign...
CAL MATTERS: Key player in California’s water wars embraces controversial pact Cal Matters Planning and managementPolicy and regulation July 25, 2025The State Water Resources Control Board advance a controversial, Newsom-backed agreement in a new proposal, which qualifies as a major...
CAL MATTERS: To fight cancer-causing “Erin Brockovich” toxin, California may give water districts legal cover Cal Matters Water quality July 22, 2025Water bills are climbing as utilities clean up a chemical made infamous in “Erin Brockovich.” Should lawmakers give them cover...
CAL MATTERS: A new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread? Cal Matters Ecosystems July 15, 2025Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some...
COMMENTARY: How deep-pocketed groundwater users are stalling California’s sustainability plans Cal Matters CommentaryGroundwater News July 2, 2025By Scott Hayman, chair of the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority. This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up...
DAN WALTERS: California lawmakers finally achieve ‘holy grail’ reform of state’s key environmental law Cal Matters CommentaryPolicy and regulation July 2, 2025By Dan Walters, Cal Matters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Jerry Brown once...
