Regulators approved “seriously deficient” fire prevention plans, including from PG&E, which sparked California’s deadliest wildfire, state auditor says. By Julie...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert The California Department of Water Resources is cutting its water allocation for the State Water Project to 5%—down from its earlier promised allotment of 15%. The agency cited dropping reservoir levels and reduced snowpack amid...
From the State Water Resources Control Board: As drought conditions persist throughout California, the State Water Resources Control Board today mailed early warning letters to approximately 20,000 water right holders. The letter highlights the critical conditions facing our state and...
In this edition: Variation in Juvenile Salmon Growth Opportunities Across a Shifting Habitat MosaicLaura Coleman, Rachel Johnson, Flora Cordoleani, Corey...
State will continue to expand drought actions heading into a third dry year From the Department of Water Resources: Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced it must reduce the State Water Project allocation to 5 percent of requested...
DWR Director Karla Nemeth discusses the Department’s efforts to respond to the drought and why she is optimistic we can meet the challenge of climate change Last week, the Regional Water Authority hosted a discussion with Karla Nemeth, the Director...
Rejecting objections by environmental and farming industry groups, a federal judge green-lighted a revised, government-endorsed plan to manage water projects...
Decision highlights negative impact of pursuing costly and unnecessary litigation over collaboration Press release from the State Water Contractors: On...
New data from urban areas suggests that people are ignoring the governor’s pleas for voluntary conservation during the drought. Some experts say it’s time for Newsom to issue a mandatory order. By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters Californians used 2.6% more...