SJV WATER: New “seismic” listening technique could help researchers map water movement and moisture levels in the soil SJV Water Groundwater News August 17, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The constant, rumbling, teeth-gritting traffic on Highway 99 might actually be good for something. Researchers...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Springtime rain crucial for getting wintertime snowmelt to the Colorado River, study finds Inside Climate News Colorado River August 17, 2024Researchers from the University of Washington found that, in the absence of typical spring precipitation, plants along tributaries to the...
STATELINE: Despite recent water supply improvement, more cuts expected for Colorado River, feds say Stateline Colorado River August 16, 2024By Jennifer Solis, Stateline After Lake Mead hit an all-time low two years ago, the Colorado River’s water supply is...
NEVADA CURRENT: Another year of water cuts for lower Colorado River Basin states, feds say Nevada Current Colorado River August 16, 2024by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Despite some improvements in water conservation, Nevada is facing a fourth consecutive year of mandatory...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Aug. 11-16: La Niña strengthens; Fish-friendly exports from the Delta; Delta tunnel economic analysis; Colorado River allotment cuts coming; and more … Maven Weekly Digest August 16, 2024A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
DAILY DIGEST, 8/16: As La Niña strengthens, forecasters warn of a potential return to drought; DWR launches stream gauge program; Voluntary agreements advance before State Board; Memo refutes Delta tunnel economic analysis critique; and more … Maven Daily Digest August 16, 2024[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
DWR: California aims to improve ability to measure how much water is flowing throughout the state, critical to managing water supplies Department of Water Resources (DWR) Planning and management August 16, 2024New program will work with local partners to measure and plan for how much water is flowing in California rivers...
PRESS RELEASE: Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program advances before the State Water Board State Water Contractors Policy and regulation August 16, 2024From the State Water Contractors: Today, DWR, Reclamation and public water agencies participating in the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program...
DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: Dr. David Sunding responds to Dr. Jeff Michael’s critique of the Benefit-Cost Analysis Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project August 16, 2024A memo from Dr. David Sunding to Carrie Buckman, Environmental Program Manager, Delta Conveyance Office, Department of Water Resources, regarding...
UNIV. OF WASHINGTON: Why isn’t Colorado’s snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? New research suggests the problem might be the lack of spring rainfall Press Release/Notice Colorado River August 16, 2024By Sarah McQuate, UW News The Colorado River and its tributaries provide water for hydropower, irrigation and drinking water in...
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: San Diego Forgoes More Colorado River Water in New Deal Voice of San Diego Colorado River August 16, 2024By Mackenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego This story was first published by Voice of San Diego. Sign up for VOSD’s...
CAL EPA: Bi-state program continues to show results for Lake Tahoe clarity State Water Board Water quality August 16, 2024Pollutant control measures kept over 550,000 pounds of fine sediment out of lake in 2023 despite extended snowmelt period, new...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Colorado River allotment cuts coming to Arizona, Nevada, Mexico Courthouse News Service Colorado River August 15, 2024While several reservoirs along the Colorado River system have a decent amount of water, Lake Mead is only a third...
DAILY DIGEST, 8/15: At Southern Nevada Water Summit, leaders share hope for Colorado River, but more cuts expected; BlueTriton files lawsuit against U.S. Forest Service over Arrowhead Springs water rights; Modern miracle from the Sacramento Valley feeds the world; and more … Maven Daily Digest August 15, 2024[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
NEVADA CURRENT: CA farmers agree to conserve 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026 Nevada Current Colorado River August 14, 2024by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current The Imperial Irrigation District in California, which uses more Colorado River water than any other...
