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December 18, 2023

by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Nature offered the Colorado River Basin states a reprieve last winter after a heavy snowpack...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: California sees welcome rain to ring in winter, after mostly dry fall

Current Conditions

December 18, 2023

California’s first real bout of rain this season could be the sign of things to come as El Niño flexes...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/18: Atmospheric river set to deliver heavy rain to NorCal; Water wars see some breakthroughs but more clashes loom; CA prepares to transform sewage into pure drinking water under new rules; Monterey: California Am Water continues to fight condemnation effort; and more …

Agriculture Policy and regulation

Daily Digest

December 18, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Atmospheric river set to deliver heavy rain to Northern California “A low-pressure system...

DAN WALTERS: California’s water wars see some breakthroughs but more clashes loom

Cal Matters

Policy and regulation

December 18, 2023

By Dan Walters, CalMatters. Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today...

CAL MATTERS: ‘Things have to change’: Big decision looms as Klamath Basin ranchers, tribes battle over water and salmon

Cal Matters

December 18, 2023

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters. Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Atmospheric river-fueled storms coming to CA, unlikely to help snowpack; Contra Costa County takes legal action against Delta water project; The man caught at the center of CA’s water wars; Western water brawl could hurt Biden; and more …

Daily Digest

December 17, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Atmospheric river-fueled storms are coming to California. Here’s a timeline of impacts...

ASPEN JOURNALISM: Lower basin water managers say it’s time to fix their supply/demand problem

Aspen Journalism

December 15, 2023

Colorado has long pushed for recognition of overuse By Heather Sackett, Aspen Journalsim Representatives from two lower basin states on...

NOW AVAILABLE: Draft resolution available for Scott/Shasta emergency regulation

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 15, 2023

The State Water Resources Control Board will consider adopting an emergency regulation that provides curtailment authority in the Klamath River...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Native American tribes call for recognition, compensation in post-2026 Colorado River operating agreement

December 15, 2023

Thirty federally recognized tribes lay claim to a fourth of the Colorado River which provides water to 40 million people...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Dec. 10-15: Who gets the water in California?; State releases final EIR for Delta Conveyance Project; How much water flow should we give our rivers?; and more …

Weekly Digest

December 15, 2023

A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/15: Atmospheric river storms are on the way; Fresno State report details potential water management solution; San Diego Water Authority contingent wants to undo divorce settlement; Water pressure builds between upper and lower basins over future distribution of the Colorado River; and more …

Daily Digest

December 15, 2023

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Central Valley Regional Water Board beginning at 9am. Board training on engagement and...

VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: Water Authority contingent wants to undo divorce settlement

Voice of San Diego

Planning and management

December 15, 2023

By Mackenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego This story was first published by Voice of San Diego. Sign up for VOSD’s...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Water pressure builds between upper and lower basins over future distribution of the Colorado River

December 15, 2023

The 75th gathering of the Colorado River Water Users Association drew 1,700 stakeholders from across seven states, 30 Native American...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: New look at old study could correct Colorado River Compact flaw