DAILY DIGEST, 1/8: La Niña could end soon – here’s what to expect; New Central Valley Flood-MAR dashboard integrates floodwater and groundwater management; Urban wildfire: Water system capacities and limitations; Farmers pioneer water solutions as Colorado River dwindles; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 8, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
LUSKIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION: Urban wildfire: water system capacities and limitations Maven Planning and management January 8, 2026Researchers convene statewide experts to assess firefighting capacity, infrastructure gaps, and policy solutions By Mara Elana Burstein One year after...
UC DAVIS: Lessons from the Caldor Fire’s Christmas Valley ‘Miracle’ UC Davis Wildfires and watersheds January 8, 2026Study Reveals Which Pre-Fire Treatments Worked Best During a 2021 Fire in Tahoe By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis In what...
MONGABAY: When flames feed life: Birds and wildfire in California Mongabay Fish and wildlife January 8, 2026By Gloria Dickie, Mongabay KEY POINTS: Long-term research in California shows that many bird populations increase after wildfires and can...
THE CONVERSATION: The western US is in a snow drought – here’s how a storm made it worse The Conversation Hydrology January 8, 2026By Alejandro N. Flores, Boise State University Much of the western U.S. has started 2026 in the midst of a...
DWR: New Central Valley Flood-MAR dashboard integrates floodwater and groundwater management Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater News January 8, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: California is taking a new, data-driven approach to capturing floodwaters for groundwater recharge. The...
EDWARD RING: Reversing California’s policies of scarcity Edward Ring CommentaryPolicy and regulation January 8, 2026Commentary by Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center Note: The views and opinions expressed...
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Help shape the 2026 Delta Science Plan Maven Delta science January 8, 2026The Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Science Program has released the third iteration of the Delta Science Plan for public review....
USGS: The Science of Suckers: What’s driving population declines in the Klamath River basin? USGS Fish and wildlife January 8, 2026USGS and its partners are working tirelessly to monitor suckers and understand why they are disappearing from lakes and streams...
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: Remote weather stations rebuilt to aid flood risk management US Army Corps of Engineers Planning and management January 8, 2026From the Army Corps of Engineers: Over 10,000 feet above sea level in Sequoia and Kings National Parks dozens of...
GAO REPORT: Freshwater supply: Interior should continue to identify improvements to the large-scale water recycling program Guest Contributor Water supply augmentation January 8, 2026From the Governmental Accountability Office: Water recycling treats wastewater so it can be used for drinking water, farming, housing, and...
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Tara Lohan, “Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life” Justin Scott-Coe WATER SHELF January 7, 2026Visit the Water Shelf main page Read the Undammed Press Release, including Author Q&A Dams have always been news —...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/7: California scientists maintain one of the world’s longest-running snow datasets; From roadways to waterways: The environmental toll of 6PPD-quinone; Groundwater recharge estimation factsheet now available; Deadlocked Colorado River negotiators to meet; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 7, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: From roadways to waterways: The environmental toll of 6PPD-quinone Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater quality January 7, 20266PPD, a chemical widely used in tires to prevent rubber degradation and extend tire lifespan, has raised environmental concerns due...
SJV WATER: Invasive critters “musseling” in on valley waterways as managers struggle to stop the spread SJV Water Ecosystems January 7, 2026By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The dreaded, destructive golden mussel has become an urgent topic among San Joaquin Valley water...
