DAILY/WEEKLY DIGEST Archives

DAILY DIGEST, 12/1: Are atmospheric river storms coming to California soon? Here’s the forecast; Improved monitoring to lengthen ageing dam’s life; The Yuba River and the Bay Delta: A vital connection for salmon and our communities; With climate change, what will happen to the Bay Area’s fog?; and more …

December 1, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … PUBLIC HEARING: Bay Delta Water Quality Control Plan, Sacramento/Delta update, 2 of 3 beginning...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/30: Drought and climate change in 10 maps; New report on drought assessment in a changing climate; How CA’s reservoirs will change after atmospheric river hits; and more …

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November 30, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: 2023 Delta Invasive Species Symposium from 8:30 to 4:15pm. The biennial Symposium is...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/29: The vision of El Niño as producer of historic CA storms may be outdated; A better way to promote urban water conservation; Stored water gives farmers hope for plentiful supplies; Global climate envoy Newsom is alienating environmentalists at home; and more …

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November 29, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … The vision of El Niño as producer of historic California storms may be outdated “In 1983, El Niño brought historic flooding to parts of Southern California, toppling sections of fishing piers and inspiring...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/28: When will California see its next major storm?; New survey of Delta residents aims to boost quality of life and equity; 600 years of tree rings reveal climate risks in California; Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms; and more …

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November 28, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: Restoring Rivers in a Changing Climate – Update on Efforts to Improve Conditions...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/27: Rain and snow this week; How a brewing Super El Niño could impact CA; The significant environmental impact of Tahoe’s scarce wetlands; Colorado River deal opens cash spigot for big farms; and more …

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November 27, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook from 11am to 12pm. The California-Nevada Drought Early...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Nov. 19-24: PG&E formalizes plan to remove Eel River dams; Sites Project Authority certifies final EIR; Republican lawmaker seeks to undo CVPIA; and more …

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November 24, 2023

A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service and you will receive notification of this post on Friday mornings. Readers on daily email service can add weekly email...

DAILY DIGEST, Thanksgiving weekend edition: Meteorologists say El Niño could be ‘historically strong’; How DWR maintains vigilance and resources to respond to earthquakes; Fishery disaster determinations announced as main stem Sacramento River sees dismal salmon returns; and more …

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November 24, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … El Niño update for California: Meteorologists say this one could be ‘historically...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/22: Kern River battles continue as ag districts accuse Bakersfield of pulling off an historic “water heist”; Can meadow restoration beef up California’s water supplies and reduce flooding?; Proposed Site’s Reservoir Project stirs controversy as environmental impact report is approved; and more …

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November 22, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Lois Henry: Kern River battles continue as ag districts accuse Bakersfield of pulling...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/21: Big year of rain means big budget hole at Metropolitan; The surprising power of wastewater wetlands; Watering up a major piece of the Pacific Flyway; Feds are flooding water market; and more …

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November 21, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Big year of rain means big budget hole at Metropolitan “California’s biggest water supplier is hurting for cash this year as the recent record-breaking rainy winter means its customers need to buy less...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/20: El Niño-induced wet winter could begin inundating CA next month; Bay Area congressmen seek to expand Delta heritage area; Trinity County calls on Interior Secretary to terminate Trump-era water contract; Pumped storage hydro could be key to the clean energy transition; and more …

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November 20, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: Climate Policy and the Inflation Reduction Act from 12pm to 1:30pm. Join us...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: PG&E formalizes plan to remove Potter Valley project; Sites Project Authority certifies final EIR; Republican lawmaker seeks to undo Central Valley Project environmental protections; CV-SALTS continue to benefit permittees and communities; and more …

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November 19, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … PG&E formalizes plan to eliminate Lake Pillsbury in Mendocino National Forest in...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Nov. 13-17: Reservoirs in good shape, but water forecast murky; A look at CA’s water storage problem; Sites Reservoir sparking mixed feelings in the Northstate; and more …

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November 17, 2023

A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service and you will receive notification of this post on Friday mornings. Readers on daily email service can add weekly email...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/17: Reservoirs are in good shape, but the water forecast is murky; Thompson, Garamendi reintroduce bill to expand Delta National Heritage Area Act; Solano County farmers refuse to sell land for proposed California Forever city; and more …

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November 17, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Central Valley Flood Protection Board beginning at 9am. Agenda items include a legislative...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/16: A look at CA’s water storage problem; Sites Reservoir sparking mixed feelings in the Northstate; Lawsuit chugs on as Sonoma County’s groundwater wells keep pumping; Lake Mead dropping to new low in 2025, projections show; and more …

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November 16, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Stewardship Council beginning at 9am. Agenda items include State Water Resources Control...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/15: Storm off CA coast takes unusual turn; Agrivoltaics Conference harvests farmland solar know-how; Water agencies say funding for Sites is ‘pretty much lined up’; Water is now a global asset, and a growing threat; and more …

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November 15, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Wildlife Conservation Board beginning at 9am. Agenda items include a funding update and several presentations on projects. Click here for the full agenda and remote access instructions. MEETING: California Water Commission beginning at...