DAILY/WEEKLY DIGEST

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DAILY DIGEST, 9/23: Madera groundwater plans kicked back by state for not protecting domestic wells, ignoring subsidence; Irrigators with senior water rights prevail in court fight; New Pacific Institute Report: Advancing Affordability through Water Efficiency; Interior Department announces next steps to address drought crisis gripping the Colorado River Basin; and more …

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

DAILY DIGEST, 9/22: Satisfying the thirst of almonds while the wells of the people that harvest them run dry; Turning tomatoes into drinking water; A ‘fourth dry year’ likely; and more …

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— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Stewardship Council beginning at 9am.  Agenda items include Delta Lead Scientist report, Delta Watermaster quarterly update, and a workshop on the draft amendments to administrative procedures governing appeals.  Click here for...

DAILY DIGEST, 9/19: Rep. Harder to introduce legislation to stop Delta tunnel project; Much-needed rain helps Mosquito Fire containment; Oil industry records of freshwater use make accurate accounting impossible; The tiny corner of California that isn’t in drought; and more …

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— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Central Valley congressman introducing legislation to prevent Delta Tunnel project from gaining ground “The battle for California’s water supply is scheduled to take center stage at the nation’s capitol on Monday, as...

DAILY DIGEST, 9/16: Rain, snow in the forecast; Will removing grass increase urban heat?; Aquatic restoration made easier for federal agencies; Pollutants from burning structures linger in waterways post-wildfire; and more …

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— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Incoming storm … Most significant storm in months for Northern California on the way with rain, mountain snow “AccuWeather meteorologists are closely monitoring the potential for a powerful storm to bring rain and what would be the season’s...

DAILY DIGEST, 9/13: Court of Appeal determines State Water Board exceeded authority in 2015 curtailments; Farmers blame lack of water on state policies; A new tool could help protect 30% of the state’s waters by 2030; What La Ñina means to Central Valley farmers; and more …

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— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … PUBLIC HEARING: Delta Conveyance Project Draft EIR from 9am to 11am.  The first of three virtual public hearings to receive comments on the Delta Conveyance Project Draft EIR.  Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84565411493?pwd=71GcFtWM8B03yiklXsME32nQ9Ux8vl.1 SWC Science...