A long decline in the number of people managing wildlife refuges in California accelerated after the Trump administration’s DOGE staffing cuts. By Lynn La, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even on chilly...
By Jennifer Solis, Nevada Current Nevada’s top Colorado River negotiator said lower-basin states are still pressing for adjustments and attempting to forge consensus-based alternatives before federally mandated water cuts are finalized. Last month, the Bureau of Reclamation released its long-awaited...
From the Bureau of Reclamation: The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors reflecting improved water supply conditions and operational flexibility. “Increasing water allocations means more reliable water for California’s farmers, families...
From the LA Waterkeeper: LA Waterkeeper’s new Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP) Watershed Planning Report highlights how LA County can maximize the benefits of its stormwater investments through more proactive, watershed-wide planning. Based on five community workshops across four LA...
From JPL: As of June 2026, El Niño has officially arrived. This naturally recurring phenomenon is characterized by warmer-than-normal water temperatures...
Combining flood mitigation with wetland habitat restoration, “horizontal levees” could protect coastal cities and wildlife from rising seas. By Charlotte...
A nonprofit coalition is suing the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for stalling the state Endangered Species Act process for San Francisco Bay’s imperiled White Sturgeon From the San Francisco Baykeeper: Today, San Francisco Baykeeper, Restore the Delta, the...
