This just in … DWR Report Describes Past and Ongoing Droughts; A Wealth of Information in Comparison of California’s Worst Historical Droughts Department of Water Resources (DWR) Reports March 25, 2015 978From the Department of Water Resources: Severe droughts are nothing new to California, home to the highest variable precipitation in...
This just in … Legislative Analyst’s Office releases new report, “Achieving State Goals for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta” Maven Reports January 15, 2015 406From the Legislative Analyst’s Office, a new 32-page report, “Achieving State Goals for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. From the Executive...
This just in … Updated Report: Groundwater Resources Depleted By Drought Department of Water Resources (DWR) Reports December 2, 2014 556From the Department of Water Resources: Following one of the driest years on record when groundwater resources have provided an...
This just in … New report from UC Davis: Expanding California’s water supply: You can’t store what isn’t there UC Davis Reports November 20, 2014 424 “California’s approval of a $7.5 billion water bond has bolstered prospects for expanding reservoirs and groundwater storage, but the...
This just in … ACWA releases report on regional impacts of 2014 drought; Local vulnerabilities and strategies for resilience outlined Press Release/Notice Reports June 10, 2014 177From the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA): “The statewide Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today released a report...
This just in … New report from the Pacific Institute and the NRDC; Drought-stricken California could save up to 14 million acre-feet of water; enough to supply all the state’s cities annually Conservation organizations & coalitions Reports June 10, 2014 309From the Pacific Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council: “California could be saving up to 14 million acre-feet of...
Water-energy synergies: New report looks at the untapped potential for coordinated water and energy efficiency programs Maven Reports September 6, 2013 130Several studies have demonstrated that saving water also saves energy. With 19% of the state’s electricity use and 32% of...
USGS: Mercury contamination from historical gold mining in California USGS Reports March 18, 2010 2Mercury contamination from historical gold mines represents a potential risk to human health and the environment. This fact sheet provides...