DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Momentum builds for public investment in water-storage projects; Energy Dept, CA spar over nuclear site cleanup; EPA sets stage for Cargill plans in Redwood City; What’s ahead for CA following waterlogged winter?; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 10, 2019In California water news this weekend, Momentum builds for public investment in California water-storage projects; Fong proposes redirecting high speed...
DAILY DIGEST: Feds give CA $205M for Oroville Dam spillway restoration; McCarthy wants high-speed rail funding to go to water projects; Ex-Zone 7 manager retiring from WaterFix interim leader post; Can Newsom’s tap water tax plan stay afloat?; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 8, 2019In California water news today, Feds give California $205 million more for Oroville Dam spillway restoration, only a portion of...
DAILY DIGEST: Trump pressure on CA water plan excludes public, rushes science, emails show; Sacto River Settlement Contractors successfully defend challenge to renewal of water contracts; Meet CA’s new environment czar; Water seeping down reconstructed Oroville Dam spillway; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 7, 2019In California water news today, Trump Pressure on California Water Plan Excludes Public, Rushes Science, Emails Show; Sacramento River Settlement...
DAILY DIGEST: Up to 3 feet of snow forecast for the Sierra; DWR hits pause on WaterFix; Wet winter aids groundwater replenishment; Forget the past, carbon-rich soil may be the ticket to sustainable agriculture; A long view of California’s climate; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 6, 2019In California water news today, Up to 3 feet of snow in the forecast for the Sierra Nevada as storm...
DAILY DIGEST: Pushback on effort to raise Shasta Dam; Overhyped blockchain perfect for monitoring groundwater; Lake Oroville continues to rise, Feds say Salton Sea not affected by drought plan; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 5, 2019In California water news today, Federal effort to raise Shasta Dam by 18.5 feet is getting some serious pushback; Blockchain...
DAILY DIGEST: Could a massive aquifer beneath the Mojave Desert help solve CA’s water problem?; Guerneville floods more than anywhere in the Bay Area. Why can’t it be fixed?; Colorado River’s decline poses long-term risks for Southern Nevada; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 4, 2019In California water news today, A massive aquifer lies beneath the Mojave Desert. Could it help solve California’s water problem?;...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Voluntary agreements shared with State Water Board. Will they replace disputed flow plan?; Another major flood along Russian River raises question of what’s to be done; Breaking impasse, feds will include Salton Sea in seven-state drought plan, IID says; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 3, 2019In California water news this weekend, Voluntary agreements shared with State Water Board. Will they replace disputed flow plan?; Hurtado...
DAILY DIGEST: February storms doubled Sierra snowpack; New legislation introduced to increase local representation on the Delta Stewardship Council, repair sinking Friant-Kern Canal, fund Sites Reservoir; Complaint says Bernhardt misusing post to aid Westlands; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 1, 2019In California water news today, February storms doubled Sierra snowpack, state snow survey shows; New legislation introduced to increase local...
DAILY DIGEST: With ‘atmospheric river’ winding down, flooding risk peaks and snow removal proves tricky; Governor Newsom takes a fresh look at WaterFix; Garamendi bill to protect Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta passes House; Solano supervisors weigh options to limit Delta restorations; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 28, 2019In California water news today, With ‘atmospheric river’ winding down, flooding risk peaks and snow removal proves tricky; Governor Newsom...
DAILY DIGEST: Storms spur emergency declarations across state by Newsom, more flooding expected; Why aren’t meteorologists talking about El Niño amid California’s wet winter?; Agencies plan for water rationing under SGMA; Optimism still alive for Temperance Flat Dam; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 27, 2019In California water news today, Atmospheric River Is Pummeling Sierra With Feet of Snow, Topping February Records; Storms spur emergency...
DAILY DIGEST: Two ranches set out to see if ag and conservation can co-exist facing a water-scarce future; Water releases increase at Lake Shasta, Folsom Lake ahead of storms; CA considers environmental laws on single-use plastics, climate change, wastewater reuse and more; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 26, 2019In California water news today, Water rights (and wrongs): Two ranches set out to see if agriculture and conservation can...
DAILY DIGEST: Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; White House committee to reassess climate science report; LA County wants authority over L.A. River flood-control channels owned by the feds; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 25, 2019In California water news today, Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; Trump to set up science...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Can the Valley balance people, water, ag, and environment?; New atmospheric river set to hit NorCal on Monday; The David Bernhardt scandal tracker; Gila River Indian Community moves ahead with Colorado River drought plan after clash with lawmaker; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 24, 2019In California water news this weekend, California’s Central Valley: Ground zero in water war; Can the Valley Balance People, Water,...
DAILY DIGEST: Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect to use Oroville Dam spillway anytime soon — but it’s preparing if necessary; Central Valley farms and cities acting to achieve sustainable groundwater use; and more… Maven Daily Digest February 22, 2019In California water news today, Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect...
DAILY DIGEST: Feds announce initial CVP water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; Hertzberg bill aims to capture more stormwater; Potter Valley Project: Could the dam go and the diversions remain?; Army Corps asked to prioritize Whittier Narrows Dam repairs; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 21, 2019In California water news today, Feds announce initial Central Valley Project water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; KQED Forum: Delta Project...
