HIGH COUNTRY NEWS: Can restoration save the Delta smelt? High Country News Fish and wildlife July 7, 2026In the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, new wetlands await the threatened fish. by Mark Schapiro, High Country News This story was...
THE CONVERSATION: Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity The Conversation Fish and wildlife July 7, 2026Jenny Whilde, University of Florida The DNA in a single cup of water can track wildlife, monitor pollution and survey...
UCANR: Winter grain crops help farmers get the most out of the least water UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR) Groundwater News July 7, 2026Report: Fallow farmland brings few benefits, but incurs costs By Trina Kleist, UCANR California’s San Joaquin Valley produces an enormous...
CIRCLE OF BLUE: Forget Western water war: Local managers choose partnership Circle of Blue Colorado River July 7, 2026Collaboration keeps water flowing. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue The Colorado River, from one viewpoint, is a mess. The...
THE CONVERSATION: Climate change means an earlier spring, which can be disorienting and threatening for migrating birds The Conversation Climate change July 7, 2026By Morgan Tingley, University of California, Los Angeles Spring migration has taken flight, but with rising temperatures and shifting seasons,...
ACS: Three discoveries spark awareness of fireworks’ environmental impact Guest Contributor Water quality July 7, 2026Research sheds light on how these celebratory displays’ residues may affect wildlife, water, and air quality. From the American Chemical...
DWR: Completion of the Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Grant Program and Release of Summary Report Department of Water Resources (DWR) Planning and management July 7, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce the successful completion...
DAILY DIGEST, 7/6: Scientists are now eyeing a possible ‘Mega El Niño’; State Water Project shifts into summer operations; Water: The overlooked issue in California’s 2026 governor race; Colorado River governors say they’re not at a ‘stalemate’ as clock ticks down; and more … Maven Daily Digest July 6, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
DWR: State Water Project shifts into summer operations to support California’s water supply and environment Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations July 4, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The people who operate the State Water Project move water within a realm of...
SJV WATER: Wealthy grower John Vidovich has become a lightning rod for discontent in western Kern water district SJV Water Groundwater News July 4, 2026By Lois Henry, SJV Water Growers in the Buena Vista Water Storage District have been working for the past year...
California Water Association to challenge CPUC’s last-minute policy change on water system consolidation Guest Contributor Policy and regulation July 4, 2026Decision adopted after significant policy changes were released just 48 hours before vote, raising serious concerns about transparency From the...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: California’s first carbon capture project is up and running. Environmentalists are still trying to stop it. Inside Climate News Climate change July 4, 2026As the state drafts pipeline rules for projects injecting CO2 underground, environmental groups are pressing for a more thorough assessment...
DEPT. OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL: California finalizes regulation adding microplastics to candidate chemicals list Department of Toxic Substances Control Water quality July 4, 2026Press release from the Department of Toxic Substances Control: DTSC’s Safer Consumer Products Program adopted a regulation adding microplastics to...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for June 28-July 2: The uneven toll of SGMA; Progress on CA’s salmon strategy; Why removing aging infrastructure can be the smart choice; Governor appoints Thomas Gibson as DWR Director; and more … Maven Weekly Digest July 2, 2026A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
SJV WATER: State readies for next phase in Tulare County pumping crackdown SJV Water Groundwater News July 2, 2026By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The next phase in the state’s crackdown on over pumping in Tulare County will be...
