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COURTHOUSE NEWS: California water district still on the hook for $17 million refund to consumers charged different rates

February 1, 2025

A state appeals court decided that the different water prices for residential and agricultural customers violated state and federal constitutions....

Governor Newsom issues executive order to help California capture and store more water from upcoming severe storms; Conservation groups respond

Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Policy and regulation Water project operations

January 31, 2025

From the Office of the Governor: In anticipation of a multi-day, significant atmospheric river in Northern California, Governor Gavin Newsom...

DWR: Snowpack dips well below average in second snow survey of the season

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Current Conditions

January 31, 2025

Extremely dry conditions in January put dent in early season start, big regional differences remaining From the Department of Water...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for 1/26-1/31: Pineapple Express to soak NorCal; SWP allocation increased to 20%; LA won’t be taking less water from Mono Lake; Farms fail as land values plunge amid groundwater crisis; and more …

Maven

Weekly Digest

January 31, 2025

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DAILY DIGEST, 1/31: Pair of atmospheric river storms headed to CA; Districts lob more lawsuits at Friant Water Authority, now point finger at feds; How the Delta smelt swam into a political firestorm; ‘We don’t want it!’ San Gabriel Valley rages against shipment of Eaton fire hazardous waste; and more …

Maven

Daily Digest

January 31, 2025

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SJV WATER: Districts lob more lawsuits at Friant Water Authority, now point finger at feds

SJV Water

Groundwater News

January 31, 2025

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The legal tug of war between Friant Water Authority and three small Tulare County irrigation...

METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT: Southern Californians’ per person water use drops to lowest in 35 years

Metropolitan Water District

Planning and management

January 31, 2025

Decline by 45% supported by Metropolitan’s $1 billion investments in conservation alongside region’s commitment to sustainability. Press release from the...

SJV WATER: Decision to dump water from Tulare County lakes altered after sending locals into a mad scramble

SJV Water

Policy and regulation Water project operations

January 31, 2025

By Lois Henry, SJV Water Water managers were relieved Thursday evening after the Army Corps of Engineers agreed to back...

ASPEN JOURNALISM: Future water conservation program almost guaranteed in Upper Basin

Aspen Journalism

Colorado River

January 30, 2025

River District warns again about impacts to Western Slope By Heather Sackett, Aspen Journalism After years of studying and experimenting...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/30: Two atmospheric river-charged storms to bring rain and snow to NorCal; Another casualty of a bone-dry winter: LA won’t take less water from Mono Lake; New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants; Second round of rain heading to L.A. What will it take to end fire season?; and more …

Maven

Daily Digest

January 30, 2025

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CAL MATTERS: Another casualty of a bone-dry winter: LA won’t take less water from Mono Lake

Cal Matters

Policy and regulation

January 30, 2025

LA had planned to take substantially less from the iconic Eastern Sierra lake this winter. The decision is a blow...

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NEWS: New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants

Environmental Health News

Water quality Wildfires and watersheds

January 30, 2025

“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny. By María Paula Rubiano, Environmental Health News Wildfire...

UC DAVIS: Clear Lake water quality report recommends rehabilitation strategy

UC Davis

Water quality

January 30, 2025

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center outlines Clear Lake water quality issues By Cara Hollis, UC Davis The water quality...

EOS: The deleterious dust of the Salton Sea

American Geophysical Union

Ecosystems

January 30, 2025

Coarse particulate matter deriving from California’s largest lake is linked to an increased risk of respiratory-related hospitalizations. By Katherine Kornei,...

STATE WATER CONTRACTORS seek more time to evaluate Sacramento River water supply plan

State Water Contractors

Water rights and water law

January 29, 2025

Lawsuit filed to address potential impacts on State Water Project operations by Sacramento River upstream drought management plans Press release...