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DAILY DIGEST: With ‘atmospheric river’ winding down, flooding risk peaks and snow removal proves tricky; Governor Newsom takes a fresh look at WaterFix; Garamendi bill to protect Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta passes House; Solano supervisors weigh options to limit Delta restorations; and more …

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February 28, 2019

In California water news today, With ‘atmospheric river’ winding down, flooding risk peaks and snow removal proves tricky; Governor Newsom...

DAILY DIGEST: Storms spur emergency declarations across state by Newsom, more flooding expected; Why aren’t meteorologists talking about El Niño amid California’s wet winter?; Agencies plan for water rationing under SGMA; Optimism still alive for Temperance Flat Dam; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 27, 2019

In California water news today, Atmospheric River Is Pummeling Sierra With Feet of Snow, Topping February Records; Storms spur emergency...

DAILY DIGEST: Two ranches set out to see if ag and conservation can co-exist facing a water-scarce future; Water releases increase at Lake Shasta, Folsom Lake ahead of storms; CA considers environmental laws on single-use plastics, climate change, wastewater reuse and more; and more …

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February 26, 2019

In California water news today, Water rights (and wrongs): Two ranches set out to see if agriculture and conservation can...

DAILY DIGEST: Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; White House committee to reassess climate science report; LA County wants authority over L.A. River flood-control channels owned by the feds; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 25, 2019

In California water news today, Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; Trump to set up science...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Can the Valley balance people, water, ag, and environment?; New atmospheric river set to hit NorCal on Monday; The David Bernhardt scandal tracker; Gila River Indian Community moves ahead with Colorado River drought plan after clash with lawmaker; and more …

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February 24, 2019

In California water news this weekend, California’s Central Valley: Ground zero in water war; Can the Valley Balance People, Water,...

DAILY DIGEST: Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect to use Oroville Dam spillway anytime soon — but it’s preparing if necessary; Central Valley farms and cities acting to achieve sustainable groundwater use; and more…

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February 22, 2019

In California water news today, Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect...

DAILY DIGEST: Feds announce initial CVP water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; Hertzberg bill aims to capture more stormwater; Potter Valley Project: Could the dam go and the diversions remain?; Army Corps asked to prioritize Whittier Narrows Dam repairs; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 21, 2019

In California water news today, Feds announce initial Central Valley Project water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; KQED Forum: Delta Project...

DAILY DIGEST: CA has received enough precipitation this month to fill Shasta 12 times; CA Democrats ask for more water to be allocated to farmers; Can rate structures provide an incentive for conservation?; Officials: Arizona will miss federal deadline for Colorado River Plan; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 20, 2019

In California water news today, 18 trillion gallons: Calif. has seen enough precipitation this month to fill Lake Shasta 12...

DAILY DIGEST: California’s shifting water politics; Fish in the fields; Cal Poly researcher looks back at California’s mega drought; Turning Desalination Waste Into A Useful Resource; Supreme Court to review high-stakes Clean Water Act fight; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 19, 2019

In California water news today, California’s shifting water politics; Fish in the fields; Cal Poly researcher looks back at California’s...

DAILY DIGEST: Federal commission accepts MID, TID plan for river flows. Will state water board agree?; George Skelton: Brown was obsessed with twin-tunnel vision. Newsom has a more realistic view; Rare mega storm could overwhelm LA-area dam and flood dozens of cities, experts say; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 18, 2019

In California water news today, Federal commission accepts MID, TID plan for river flows. Will state water board agree?; George...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Metropolitan ready to support scaled-down Delta tunnel plan; Snow too thick to plow keeps skiers from resorts; Conserving water is still a priority for CA. How about other states?; Bold plan: Replace the Border Wall with an Energy–Water Corridor; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 17, 2019

In California water news this weekend, Metropolitan Water District ready to support scaled-down Delta tunnel plan; Snow too thick to...

DAILY DIGEST: Downsizing the Delta tunnel plan: what it means for water and ecosystems; El Niño is back but it’s late, weak and probably no big deal; Sites Reservoir is Sac Valley’s water project. But L.A. is taking a huge role; Comment Period Open for Proposed WOTUS Rule; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 15, 2019

In California water news today, Downsizing the Delta tunnel plan: what it means for water and ecosystems; MWD’s GM Jeff...

DAILY DIGEST: Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to try to strike ‘inflammatory’ portions of Oroville Dam lawsuits at hearing Friday in Sacramento; Atmospheric river storms pummel California with snow, rain and mud; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 14, 2019

In California water news today, Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to...

DAILY DIGEST: Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels, makes changes at State Water Board; Storm fueled by atmospheric river to flood pretty much everywhere; Groundwater agencies work towards sustainability; With CVWD okay, IID now holds key to seven state drought deal; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 13, 2019

In California water news today, Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels in State of the State speech, appoints...

DAILY DIGEST: Top leader at the Department on Interior pushes a policy favoring his former client; Transition watch: Water board shake-up?; 18 million trees died in California in 2018; Snow melt? Warm winter storm taking aim at Sierra Nevada; and more …

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Daily Digest

February 12, 2019

In California water news today, Top leader at the Department on Interior pushes a policy favoring his former client; Transition...