CAL MATTERS: Even in wet years, wells are still dry. Why replenishing California’s groundwater is painfully slow Cal Matters Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation February 25, 2025The governor vowed to clear the way for more groundwater recharge. Has it worked? “We’re still tinkering around with small...
CAL MATTERS: Crushed by boulders, drowned in mud: How debris flows endanger LA’s fire-ravaged communities Cal Matters EcosystemsWildfires and watersheds February 12, 2025San Gabriel Valley areas scarred by the Eaton Fire are at “high to very high risk” of debris flows this...
CAL MATTERS: More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas Cal Matters Planning and managementWildfires and watersheds February 11, 2025In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules....
DAN WALTERS: Colorado River poses another California water conflict that Trump will affect Cal Matters Colorado RiverCommentary February 7, 2025By Dan Walters, Cal Matters President Donald Trump’s intrusion into California’s long-running conflict over water management – essentially favoring farmers...
CAL MATTERS: Another casualty of a bone-dry winter: LA won’t take less water from Mono Lake Cal Matters Policy and regulation January 30, 2025LA had planned to take substantially less from the iconic Eastern Sierra lake this winter. The decision is a blow...
CAL MATTERS: The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is Cal Matters Wildfires and watersheds January 28, 2025By Jeremia Kimelman, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In just a single...
CAL MATTERS: Trump orders more Central Valley water deliveries — claiming it would help LA fires Cal Matters Policy and regulationWater project operations January 27, 2025Citing the LA fires, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately take actions to override” water operations and environmental rules. But...
DAN WALTERS: Trump jumps back into California’s water wars with a pro-farmer decree Cal Matters Policy and regulation January 23, 2025By Dan Walters, Cal Matters It would be impossible to overstate the complexity of water supply management in California. Hundreds...
CAL MATTERS: Trump takes step to overhaul Delta water deliveries to farms, cities Cal Matters Policy and regulation January 22, 2025Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley...
CAL MATTERS: ‘Literally off the charts’: LA’s critically dry conditions stun scientists as fires rage Cal Matters HydrologyWildfires and watersheds January 15, 2025By Alastair Bland, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters...
CAL MATTERS: Fact check: Why is Trump blaming the LA fires on Newsom’s water policies? Cal Matters Policy and regulationWildfires and watersheds January 8, 2025President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires...
CAL MATTERS: Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain Cal Matters Hydrology January 8, 2025Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry. This season’s...
CAL MATTERS: Biden, Newsom officials announce long-awaited new water delivery rules Cal Matters Water project operations December 20, 2024New operating rules for massive Delta systems will increase water deliveries to Southern California cities and some growers. Salmon numbers...
CAL MATTERS: ‘No way, not possible’: California has a plan for new water rules. Will it save salmon from extinction? Cal Matters Policy and regulation December 16, 2024Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists...
DAN WALTERS: California officials plan for a dry 2025 with grim water supply guesswork Cal Matters Water project operations December 5, 2024By Dan Walters, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters...
