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SJV WATER: From failed housing development to long-awaited groundwater bank, McAllister Ranch saga continues

SJV Water

Groundwater News

April 20, 2024

By Lois Henry, SJV Water More than 13 years after buying half of the 2,100-acre McAllister Ranch – a poster...

STANFORD NEWS: For the Colorado River and beyond, a new market could save the day

Stanford University

Colorado River

April 20, 2024

Stanford economist Paul Milgrom won a Nobel Prize in part for his role in enabling today’s mobile world. Now he’s...

SJV WATER: Kern water managers concerned about new well permitting bill; “produced” water report and a new water/solar agreement

SJV Water

Groundwater News Policy and regulation

April 19, 2024

By Lois Henry, SJV Water Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District Date: April 10, 2024 Agenda and Packet: CLICK HERE Main...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for April 14-19: Tulare basin put on probation; Split views on probation for Tule subbasin at workshop; Video on voluntary agreements released ahead of 3 day workshop; and more …

Maven

Weekly Digest

April 19, 2024

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DAILY DIGEST, 4/19: Study highlights how innovative tools help build climate resilience in the San Joaquin Valley; ACWA members share thoughts on SGMA at 10-year milestone; Biologist squares off again with Army Corps of Engineers over endangered salmon protections; Earth’s record hot streak might be a sign of a new climate era; and more …

Maven

Daily Digest

April 19, 2024

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DWR NEWS: First-of-its-kind watershed study highlights how innovative tools help build climate resilience in the San Joaquin Valley

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Planning and management

April 19, 2024

By DWR News California’s changing climate brings new challenges each year for water managers as they navigate extreme shifts from...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Biologist squares off again with Army Corps of Engineers over endangered salmon protections

Courthouse News Service

Water rights and water law

April 19, 2024

By Michael Gennaro, Courthouse News Service The Army Corps of Engineers argued for the second time Thursday that a Northern...

CDFW NEWS: 500,000 Juvenile Salmon released into Klamath River

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Fish and wildlife

April 19, 2024

Press release from the Department of Fish and Wildlife The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) this week successfully...

LETTER: Trinity County citizens file conflict of interest complaint with Interior Department Inspector General office alleging violation of state and federal laws

Maven

Policy and regulation

April 19, 2024

A group of landowners, business owners and residents of Trinity County have sent a letter to the Office of the...

PRESS RELEASE: State Water Board adopts new drinking water regulatory standard to improve protections from hexavalent chromium

Maven

Policy and regulation

April 19, 2024

Compliance schedule allows more time for small systems to invest in new treatment options From the State Water Resources Control...

DAILY DIGEST, 4/18: CA sets nation’s first water standard for hexavalent chromium; Unraveling the mysteries of consecutive atmospheric river events; DC lawmakers seek to ban trade in water rights; Sites Reservoir gains momentum; and more …

Maven

Daily Digest

April 18, 2024

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BERKELEY LAB: Unraveling the Mysteries of Consecutive Atmospheric River Events

Berkeley Lab

Hydrology Science

April 18, 2024

Berkeley Lab scientists are investigating the characteristics and impacts of back-to-back atmospheric river events By Julie Bobyock, Berkeley Lab In...

CAL MATTERS: California sets nation’s first water standard for cancer-causing contaminant

Cal Matters

Policy and regulation

April 18, 2024

Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical,...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Questions abound in case of contamination of Sacramento River tributary

Courthouse News Service

Water quality

April 18, 2024

Disputes of fact as to whether contaminated stormwater actually flowed into a Sacramento River tributary precluded summary judgment, a federal...

PRESS RELEASE: State Water Board takes action to protect groundwater in Kings and Tulare counties

State Water Board

Groundwater News

April 18, 2024

Tulare Lake Groundwater Subbasin placed in probationary status, a milestone for landmark Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Press release from the...