BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Space Jam: A spatially explicit history of estuary fish species Maven Delta science August 5, 2021The San Francisco Estuary is a dynamic and highly altered system that has experienced many changes since its widespread colonization...
AG ALERT: State water board adopts Delta curtailments Ag Alert Policy and regulationWater rights and water law August 4, 2021By Christine Souza, Ag Alert The California State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday unanimously adopted emergency curtailments and reporting...
CAL MATTERS EXPLAINER: Water is life. It’s also a battle. So what does the future hold for California? Cal Matters Planning and management August 4, 2021By Alastair Bland, Cal Matters Water plays a lead role in the state’s political theater, with Democrats and Republicans polarized,...
DAILY DIGEST, 8/4: State Board approves emergency curtailment measures for the Delta watershed; 10 charts and maps that explain CA’s drought; NorCal lawmakers call out drought and wildland mismanagement; and more … Maven Daily Digest August 4, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: The State Water Resources Control Board will meet beginning at 9am. A...
SCIENCE FEATURE: Tracking Sturgeon in the San Francisco Estuary Nate Seltenrich Delta science August 4, 2021By Nate Seltenrich White sturgeon may not typically be considered “charismatic megafauna,” but Veronica Larwood thinks they deserve the recognition....
CAL MATTERS: Facing ‘dire water shortages,’ California bans Delta pumping Cal Matters Policy and regulation August 3, 2021Growers’ groups voiced strong opposition, questioning the water board’s power to stop senior rights holders from pumping the water. By...
THIS JUST IN … PRESS RELEASE: State Water Board approves emergency curtailment measures for the Delta watershed State Water Board Policy and regulation August 3, 2021Acute water shortages prompt urgent action From the State Water Board: With climate change-induced drought reducing water levels in the...
CAL MATTERS: An entire California town is without running water — in a heat wave Cal Matters Policy and regulation August 3, 2021A rural Central Valley community is without running water during a heat wave, prompting authorities to haul in bottles and...
NEVADA CURRENT: Utahans seeking Lake Powell pipeline already use too much water, critics say Nevada Current Colorado River August 3, 2021by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current There are cheaper, more efficient ways to meet the water needs of a growing population...
DAILY DIGEST, 8/3: State cuts off hundreds of Russian River water users, more cutbacks to be considered today; New law allows enhanced penalties for water theft; and more … Maven Daily Digest August 3, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: The State Water Resources Control Board meets at 9:00am. Agenda items include drought...
RISING VOICES: Pacoima Beautiful, water and heat in the San Fernando Valley The Water Hub Policy and regulation August 3, 2021Rising Voices is a new monthly-ish column from the Water Hub at Climate Nexus. Each month, we’re listening to what...
CAL MATTERS: Premature or precautionary? California is first to tackle microplastics in drinking water Cal Matters Policy and regulation August 3, 2021Huge gaps exist in scientific knowledge, but California is about to set the world’s first health guidelines for microplastics in...
THIS JUST IN … Lake Mendocino water levels trigger curtailments for all water rights in Upper Russian River State Water Board Policy and regulation August 2, 2021Curtailments likely for Lower Russian River within a week From the State Water Board: With California experiencing a historic drought...
DAILY DIGEST, 8/2: In a drier future, what’s the best way to secure water?; Stricter controls sought against ag-based water pollution; Marin considers desalination, water pipeline over the Richmond Bridge; Infrastructure fight finally set; and more … Maven Daily Digest August 2, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … In a drier future, what’s the best way to secure water? “Once...
MONTHLY RESERVOIR REPORT for August 2, 2021 Robert Shibatani Current Conditions August 2, 2021Written by Robert Shibatani for Maven’s Notebook We’re now in what some call the summer’s anvil, the heart of the...
