CAL MATTERS: As storms arrive in California, reservoirs are in good shape. But the water forecast is murky Cal Matters Current Conditions November 17, 2023Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite...
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: Water Authority Drops Lawsuit Against Water Divorcees Voice of San Diego Planning and management November 16, 2023Suing these two water districts was just one of the many ways the San Diego County Water Authority tried to...
SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: Pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and contaminants of emerging concern in wastewater discharges to San Francisco Bay Maven Delta scienceWater quality November 16, 2023The issue of water quality in the Delta has become increasingly important in recent years. The drought has made the...
SJV WATER: Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District directors frustrated by state’s “miscalculation” of carry over water SJV Water Water project operations November 16, 2023By Lois Henry, SJV Water Districts that contract for State Water Project water are only allowed to hold a certain...
CAL MATTERS: California state scientists strike, demand equal pay Cal Matters Science November 15, 2023More than 4,000 state scientists have worked under an expired contract for three years. Average wages in 2020 were $83,586,...
AG ALERT: Floodwaters on farms help boost aquifers Ag Alert AgricultureGroundwater News November 15, 2023By Christine Souza, California Farm Bureau Federation The historically wet winter early this year motivated greater adoption of a water...
AG ALERT: Sites Reservoir on fast track for final legal green light Ag Alert Policy and regulation November 15, 2023By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert After decades of discussions and delays, a major new reservoir in Northern California is close...
SJV WATER: Fish to receive 40% of Kern River flow under judge’s order SJV Water Water rights and water law November 15, 2023By Lois Henry, SJV Water A judge’s order signed Tuesday ensures there will be at least some water flowing in...
BAY DELTA PLAN UPDATE: A deep dive into the staff report for the for the Sacramento Delta update: How do the voluntary agreements stack up? Maven Best of the NotebookNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation November 14, 2023On Friday, the State Water Resources Control Board will hold the first day of a three day public hearing on...
STANFORD NEWS: Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60% Stanford University Wildfires and watersheds November 11, 2023High-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires have become increasingly frequent across the Western U.S. Researchers quantified the value of managed low-intensity burning...
NEWS RELEASE: Spawning gravel for winter-run salmon being placed in the Sacramento River near Keswick Dam Sacramento River Settlement Contractors Fish and wildlife November 10, 2023Up to 15,000 cubic yards of loose gravel will provide critical habitat News release from the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors:...
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: San Diego Selling Back Some Pricey Colorado River Water for Cheaper Met Water Voice of San Diego Colorado River November 10, 2023A deal between formerly warring parties could generate more water supplies in the drying West. By Mackenzie Elmer, Voice of...
NEVADA CURRENT: El Niño may bring warmer, wetter winter – and big Colorado River basin snowpacks Nevada Current Colorado River November 9, 2023by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current For the next three months, climate scientists say Nevada can expect warmer winter temperatures and...
SJV WATER: Kaweah groundwater planning still at a “stand off” even with state take-over looming SJV Water Groundwater NewsPlanning and management November 8, 2023by Lisa McEwen, SJV Water San Joaquin Valley groundwater managers have had six years to come up with plans to...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: With toxic chemical runoff, tiremakers kill protected fish, lawsuit says Courthouse News Service Water quality November 8, 2023Conservationists say that a chemical used by the 13 largest car-tire manufacturers in the U.S. — including Bridgestone America, Goodyear...
