DAILY DIGEST, 8/20: Coolers temps, chance of showers and possible Sierra snow; Oroville Dam spillway undamaged by Thompson Fire, DWR says; Hurtado links state struggles to data abuse; As climate threats to agriculture mount, could the Mississippi River delta be the next California?; and more … Maven Daily Digest August 20, 2024[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
DAILY DIGEST, 8/19: Threats to California’s freshwater ecosystems and how to increase their resiliency; The Economic Value of Efficiency for California Water Service; Researchers use remote sensing and precision technology to aid growers in arid regions; and more … Maven Daily Digest August 19, 2024[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
REPORT SUMMARY: The Economic Value of Efficiency for California Water Service: Lower Water Bills Maven Planning and managementReports August 19, 2024Report finds that Cal Water’s investments in water efficiency have produced more sustainable per-capita demand, lower water system costs, and...
USDA ARS: The salt of the earth: Researchers use remote sensing and precision technology to aid growers in arid regions US Department of Agriculture Agriculture August 19, 2024One of the main challenges of irrigating crops is that available water sources contain salt. Over time, repeated waterings from...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Deadly bacteria is a growing threat to beach vacations; Klamath Basin wildlife refuges battle suspected botulism and bird flu outbreak; Two sides attempt mediation to settle lawsuit over sinking Friant-Kern Canal; and more … Maven Daily Digest August 18, 2024[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
SJV WATER: Two sides attempt mediation to settle lawsuit over sinking Friant-Kern Canal SJV Water Groundwater News August 17, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Attorneys for the Friant Water Authority and Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency agreed to mediation...
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...
