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DAILY DIGEST, 1/14: Atmospheric river storm observations to expand this winter; Spaceship-sized detection system could help determine future of CA water supply; California Water Institute releases water management report; The US ‘megadrought’ sets another stunning record; and more …

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January 14, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Atmospheric river storm observations over Pacific Ocean to expand this winter ““Hurricane Hunter”...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/13: Satellite images show Mount Shasta’s transformation after an exceptionally dry summer; Costa leads effort to ensure Valley water is prioritized in Infrastructure Law roll-out; Almonds require 1/3 less water to grow than in 2002; Biden nixes Trump’s efficiency loophole for appliances; and more …

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January 13, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board from 8:30 am to 4:30pm. The Delta ISB will...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/12: The impact of drought in the Delta; State agencies detail progress implementing water resilience portfolio; Recent storms washed microplastics into SF Bay; Groundwater use capped for some Tulare County farmers; and more …

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January 12, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: FIRO as a Climate Resiliency Strategy from 12pm to 1:30pm. Presented by...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/11: CA’s ‘climate whiplash’ has been worsening for 50 years and will continue; Almost 400,000 Californians may lack access to safe drinking water; Alfalfa suits a water-challenged future; Newsom’s budget proposal would add billions to confront wildfire, climate change; and more …

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January 11, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … FREE WEBINAR: Lunch & Learn: Putting Water in the Ground from 11:30 to...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/10: Will CA get out of drought this winter?; Salmon spawn in the Bay Area for the first time in 18 years; Newsom’s budget would add billions to fight drought, fires and boost CA farms; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more …

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January 10, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Wet season watch: Will California get out of drought this winter? “California...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Four charts show why recent rains won’t end drought; Potter Valley license lapse sets stage for plans to dam removal; Thousands still without power in Nevada County; Ridgecrest reacts to water district adjudication mass mailing ; and more …

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January 9, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … California’s recent rains won’t end our stubborn drought. These charts show why...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/7: Cost to rebuild key Bay Area dam nearly doubles to $1.2 billion; New climate report outlines challenges and opportunities facing the San Joaquin Valley; Climate change will dramatically increase flood risks facing Stockton, San Joaquin River; For first time in months, CA isn’t totally in drought’; and more …

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January 7, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Anderson Dam: Cost to rebuild key Bay Area dam nearly doubles to...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/6: CA’s water systems are failing communities; Sen. Dodd introduces remote water monitoring bill; Petition against Sites Reservoir reaches 50,000 signatures; Four drought metrics paint bleak picture for Southwest; and more …

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January 6, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: Yolo Flyway Nights: Current Status of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (Virtual)...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/5: Parched California warns water-wasters to stop or face $500 fines; Lake Oroville power plant resumes operation; FDA seeks to simplify farm water use regulations; Federal report IDs new carcinogens; and more …

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January 5, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WORKSHOP: TUCPs for DWR, Reclamation beginning at 9am. The State Water Board will...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/4: Endangered salmon in Sacramento River latest victim of drought; Reservoirs continue to rise after major winter storms; Capturing the flood in California’s ancient underground waterways; Marin utility considers delaying water pipeline project; and more …

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January 4, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board at 9am. Agenda items include a drought...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/3: CA has topped last season’s rainfall. Will trend continue in 2022?; Can water futures trading combat water scarcity?; Growing seaweed to combat climate change; Mendocino County water agencies ask PG&E to increase flows from Potter Valley Project; and more …

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January 3, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … California has topped last season’s rainfall. Will trend continue in 2022? “California...