Category: DAILY DIGEST

In California water news today, Groundwater: A firehose of paperwork is pointed at state water officials; Amid the wasteland of the Salton Sea, a miraculous but challenging oasis is born; CA Fish and Game Commission will discuss Delta fishery management plan on December 11; State of the Estuary: Speakers discuss issues facing Estuary wildlife and their wetland habitats, as well […]

In California water news this weekend, ‘It would mean total annihilation’ – some farmers sell off fields ahead of groundwater law; Friant-Kern Canal is getting a lot of bipartisan love – but no money so far; Pattern change to bring drier trend to most of California through mid-December; Has recent rain made a dent in the California drought?; Water management […]

In California water news today, California urged to rethink 40 years of ‘piecemeal’ freshwater protections; Flows and ecosystem function dominate Delta Plan amendment; The lowdown on California’s levees as another atmospheric river approaches; Western US braces for another round of heavy downpours, mountain snow; Citizens committee files to stop dam re-licensing, says DWR is untrustworthy; Central Valley Water Board approves […]

In California water news today, Securing SoCal water to benefit NorCal salmon; Atmospheric rivers cause $1 billion in damage a year, study shows, and are getting worse; California storm parade continues Friday with more rain, feet of sierra snow through the weekend; U.S. government sues the LADWP, saying utility’s equipment caused the Creek fire; California must act now to prepare […]

In California water news today, Trump jump-starts repairs for sinking California canal. But who will pay?; California farmer fights government claim that dirt is a pollutant; Rep. TJ Cox says it’s time for feds to ‘step up’ to drinking water crisis, announces $100M bill; California schools must eliminate lead in water, but what about nearby homes?; California flood, debris flow […]

In California water news today, Conservation groups sue feds over California water project opinions; Trading water: Can water shares help save California’s aquifers?; Two more rounds of rain, mountain snow ahead for California into this weekend; Integrated approach for managing aquatic invasive species in California; Above-ground power lines grow in risk as climate changes; and more … On the calendar […]

In California water news today, Did the atmospheric river make up for the season’s dry start?; Storm to set up ‘firehose effect’ with rain, mountain snow in California; Water in the bank: Coalition of San Joaquin agencies develops ‘historic’ sustainable groundwater plan; Californians are turning to vending machines for safer water. Are they being swindled?; Technology meant to detect blackouts […]

In California water news this weekend, State, Gov. Newsom send mixed signals on Delta policy; Storm during early December to set up ‘firehose effect’ with rain, mountain snow in California; Scared about ‘forever chemicals’ after watching Dark Waters? Here’s what you need to know; Concerns rise that incoming storm may sweep toxic ash, sediment into Sonoma County waterways; San Francisco […]