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DAILY DIGEST, 1/4: How AI can help protect California streams and fish; A Stanford economist says we should think of water like radio waves; Delta Conveyance Project not the only plan in town; Cuyama water lawsuit moves forward as Bolthouse, Grimmway drop out; and more …

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January 4, 2024

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … NOTEBOOK FEATURE: How AI can help protect California streams and fish “Rivers in...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/3: Sierra Nevada snowpack at lowest level in 10 years as ‘snow drought’ grips CA, western US; Two more storm systems bringing snow, rain; Salinity management in the Central Valley; New Year brings new laws, policies; and more …

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January 3, 2024

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … VIRTUAL MEETING: State Board of Food and Ag (Virtual) from 4pm to 5pm. The...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/2: Parade of cross-country storms to hammer the West Coast into mid-January; What will become of rice?; Believing in the power of beavers; Researchers, tribes, residents prepare for a century of sediment released from the Klamath dams; and more …

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January 2, 2024

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Parade of cross-country storms to hammer the West Coast into mid-January “The weather...

DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: West Coast braces for more storms; Strawberry case study: What if farmers had to pay for water?; The journey of Yuba water to the Golden Gate; The secret foreign roots of tech titans’ new California city; and more …

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December 29, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Holiday weekend forecast: Storms and big waves … 30-foot waves and widespread rain: West Coast braces for more storms...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/28: Late-week storm to end dry stretch, bring rain & snow; No Delta Smelt collected in CDFW fall survey for sixth year in a row; Spying on beavers from space could help save California; and more …

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December 28, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Late-week storm to end California’s dry stretch, bring travel-disrupting rain & snow “The...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/27: How America’s diet is feeding the groundwater crisis; Who pays to get forever chemicals out of drinking water? Could be you; Central Sierra snowpack is a third of average; A year of extreme weather, as seen from space; and more …

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December 27, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … How America’s diet is feeding the groundwater crisis “America’s striking dietary shift in...

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 …

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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...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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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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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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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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...

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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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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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...

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