An archive of articles addressing water management, ecosystem planning, climate resilience, and other solutions for managing natural resources.
With the passage of SB-555 in October 2015, all urban retail water suppliers in the state are required to submit...
Dr. Tina Swanson gives her analysis of the standard; has it really resulted in increased Delta outflow? Fresh water flowing...
From the State Water Resources Control Board: Today the State Water Resources Control Board extended its existing water conservation regulations, which prohibit wasteful practices such as watering lawns right after rain and set a conservation mandate only for water suppliers...
‘Plaintiffs have plausibly alleged a non-discretionary duty by the EPA to review the SWRCB orders at issue,’ the Court rules...
From the Office of Assemblyman Adam Gray: Assemblyman Adam C. Gray (D-Merced) today announced the introduction of new legislation, Assembly...
From the Office of Assemblyman Jim Frazier and Senator Jim Dodd: Today, Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D – Oakley) and Senator Bill Dodd (D – Napa) sent a letter to Governor Brown proudly announcing the formation of a Legislative Delta Caucus....
Committee of state, local, and federal agencies discusses integrated modeling, what can be learned from other science enterprises in the...
Last Friday, President Obama signed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. Here are reactions from organizations and...
From the White House: Today I am signing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act into law. It authorizes vital water projects across the country to restore watersheds, improve waterways and flood control, and improve drinking water infrastructure....
Phil Isenberg is the former chair and vice chair of the Delta Stewardship Council. Prior to that, he served as...
From the California Water Commission: California today made significant progress in providing funding for public benefits associated with new water...
Late Friday night, the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act, a bill that contained controversial California water provisions. Here’s what legislators and organizations are saying about the passage of the bill. Senator Feinstein’s press releases come first, followed by...
From the Los Angeles Times: “Over Sen. Barbara Boxer’s objections, the Senate voted 78 to 21 Friday evening to pass...
From the office of Congressman Jim Costa: Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the U.S. House...
The Bay Delta Science Conference, held in November in Sacramento, brought together more than a thousand scientists, engineers and resource managers to exchange ideas, learn about problem-solving science, and explore creative solutions to the Delta’s and San Francisco Bay’s myriad...
