The $4 billion project is designed to draw water from the Sacramento River — but only during major storm surges. By Becki Robins, Undark In January, a series of storms pummeled California, causing floods, mudslides, and widespread power outages. In...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Local agencies for six San Joaquin Valley subbasins, facing possible state intervention after their groundwater sustainability plans were deemed inadequate, learned more about next steps last week from California water officials. During a board meeting...
By Alistair Bland, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. The Biden administration today proposed alternatives for cutting Colorado River water allocations for...
By NOAA Fisheries Juvenile salmon grow strong where water slows down and weaves across floodplains, with lush vegetation that provides refuge and fosters food for their journey to the ocean. The problem for the salmon is that much of the...