DELTA COUNCIL: Solving the puzzle: How synthesis informs Delta ecosystem management Maven Delta scienceFish and wildlife July 14, 2025Synthesis is central to the Delta Science Program‘s mission, as outlined in the Delta Reform Act, which mandates providing unbiased...
UCANR: Survey: Water system consolidations improve water quality, infrastructure UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR) Policy and regulation July 14, 2025UCCE specialist studying projects that help secure safe, reliable drinking water “Nino, the water’s not coming out right; something’s going...
PRESS RELEASE: Orange County water agencies prevail in major groundwater rights case, safeguarding water equality for 2.5 million residents SoCal water agencies Groundwater News July 14, 2025Press release from Mesa Water District In a major victory for water justice and regional collaboration, several Orange County water...
ASU: New algae system helps Arizona farmers grow better crops with less water Arizona State University Agriculture July 14, 2025Project a collaboration between ASU, Phoenix-based company MyLand Ed Curry is passionate about the green, red and yellow chile peppers...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: In the Sweltering Southwest, Planting Solar Panels in Farmland Can Help Both Photovoltaics and Crops Inside Climate News AgricultureColorado River July 14, 2025Agrivoltaic solar arrays can shade crops from sun while moisture from vegetation cools the panels to increase their productivity, researchers...
THE CURRENT: Rivers choose their path based on erosion — a discovery that could transform flood planning and restoration UC Santa Barbara EcosystemsScience July 14, 2025By Harrison Tasoff, UC Santa Barbara Rivers are Earth’s arteries. Water, sediment and nutrients self-organize into diverse, dynamic channels as...
GRIST: The oceans may contain much, much more plastic than previously thought Grist Ecosystems July 14, 2025A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone. By...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Inside the ‘revolutionary’ new Colorado River proposal; Mono Lake has seen a shocking change. Experts trace it to a wet winter; The camouflaged, artificial water supply keeping bighorn sheep alive; AI explanations of California water management; and more … Maven Daily Digest July 13, 2025[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
WATER SHELF PODCAST: “Replumbing the City” by Sayd Randle Justin Scott-Coe Author PodcastsWATER SHELF July 11, 2025Visit the Water Shelf main page In this episode, Sayd Randle joins us from Kathmandu, Nepal, to talk about her...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for July 7-11: California has a drinking water problem; Fire retardant faces growing scrutiny; Water Supply Strategy update: Adapting to a changing climate; Every mention of ‘water’ in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill; and more … Maven Weekly Digest July 11, 2025A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
DAILY DIGEST, 7/11: State officials say federal cuts threaten California’s environment; San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint pushes for bold water reforms; Neutral ENSO conditions likely to last into winter; Trump’s climate research cuts are unpopular, even with Republican voters; and more … Maven Daily Digest July 11, 2025[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, 7/10: Water Supply Strategy update: Adapting to a changing climate; Surveys show continued decline in white sturgeon population; Major fine for spill that sent 85,000 gallons of sewage into Lake Tahoe; Metropolitan advances project to help Southern California communities vulnerable in state droughts; and more … Maven Daily Digest July 10, 2025[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
WATER COMMISSION: Water Supply Strategy update: Adapting to a changing climate Maven Policy and regulation July 10, 2025Climate change is rewriting the rules of our environment, and California is feeling the heat—literally. With temperatures climbing to record-breaking...
CDFW: Scientific surveys show continued decline in white sturgeon population Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish and wildlife July 10, 2025From the Department of Fish and Wildlife: Recent results from white sturgeon monitoring surveys by the California Department of Fish...
PRESS RELEASE: Metropolitan advances project to help Southern California communities vulnerable in state droughts Metropolitan Water District Water project operations July 10, 2025Board authorizes additional $54 million for project that will bring more diverse water supplies to area dependent on State Water...