Written by Robert Shibatani Water rights, depending on jurisdiction, possess various levels of seeming indemnity and security, typically demonstrated through...
In a split decision the appellate panel ruled that the government agencies aren’t precluded from using water from the dam...
By Peter Hecht, Ag Alert A state appeals court has issued a ruling protecting longstanding water rights of many California farmers, ranchers and water agencies. California’s Sixth Appellate District Court of Appeal ruled that the California State Water Resources Control...
Statement from the State Water Resources Control Board regarding the ruling by the Court of Appeal (see here and here):...
The judge also found a proper review hadn’t been done when the permit was issued. By Edvard Pettersson, Courthouse News...
From the State Water Resources Control Board: As California heads into a fourth year of drought, the State Water Resources Control Board has continued to protect water supplies and the environment by imposing curtailments in multiple Northern California watersheds: Russian...
Panel discusses recommendations to update California water laws to address drought and climate change California’s prolonged drought and the increasing...
The prospect of extreme drought is driving the Golden State’s conservation efforts. By Kevin Winter, Courthouse News Service As drought...
As drought intensifies, the order affects many cities and growers from Fresno to the Oregon border, including 212 public water systems. By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In sweeping water...
Press release from the coalition of Winnemem Wintu Tribe, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Save California Salmon, Little Manila...
Decision highlights negative impact of pursuing costly and unnecessary litigation over collaboration Press release from the State Water Contractors: On...
California’s current system of water laws seems ill-equipped to respond to long-term droughts and climate change. One million Californians do not have safe drinking water, the state’s aquatic ecosystems are in crisis, and water users are confronting increasingly scarce and...
From the Planning and Conservation League: Summers are getting hotter. Rain and snowpack are disappearing, and water reserves are shrinking....
Decision paves the way for improved water management as extended drought continues to impact millions of Californians Press release from...
Press release from the North Coast Rivers Alliance: The North Coast Rivers Alliance has consistently requested MMWD to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and have asked for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prior to approving an Intertie...