COURTHOUSE NEWS: Colorado River shortage expected to hit farms first Courthouse News Service Colorado River July 23, 2021With Arizona farmers expecting to take hit next year on their allocation of Colorado River water, water planners, managers, and...
THIS JUST IN … State Water Board releases draft drought emergency regulation for Delta watershed (press release and draft regulation) State Water Board Policy and regulation July 23, 2021From the State Water Board: With water levels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta at historic lows due to the extreme effects...
BAY-DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Floating wetlands: A potential solution for Delta food-web support and habitat Maven Best of the NotebookDelta scienceEcosystems July 22, 2021The Delta pelagic food web no longer adequately supports native species, and developing management strategies for foodweb support and habitat...
DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: Delta Conservancy update: Analysis of juvenile salmonid habitat in the Delta Maven Delta scienceFish and wildlifeNotebook News and Features July 22, 2021At the June meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Campbell Ingram, Executive Officer of the Delta Conservancy, updated the council...
CAL MATTERS: Forever chemicals: California unveils health goals for contaminated drinking water Cal Matters Water quality July 21, 2021It’s California’s first big step toward regulating “forever chemicals,” which are ubiquitous in California and around the globe. The proposed...
COMMENTARY: Growing food is essential, reasonable use of water Ag Alert AgricultureCommentary July 21, 2021By Chris Scheuring, California Farm Bureau Federation Amid historic heat and drought, California’s rivers and creeks dwindled early this year....
CAL MATTERS: Newsom urges all Californians to cut water use by 15% Cal Matters Policy and regulation July 21, 2021By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters As extreme drought claims most of the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom today asked Californians...
GUEST ARTICLE: Water Forum 2.0: Updating the Sacramento region’s landmark water deal Matt Weiser Commentary July 21, 2021An interview with Water Forum Executive Director Jessica Law on climate change, equity and shaping a groundbreaking agreement for the...
CAL MATTERS: California’s desert becoming a hotbed for water bandits: Watch Cal Matters Water rights and water law July 20, 2021By Byrhonda Lyons Known for its starry skies, Joshua Trees and 100-plus-degree heat, California’s vast desert has recently become a...
CAL MATTERS: Thieves are stealing California’s scarce water. Where’s it going? Illegal marijuana farms Cal Matters Water rights and water law July 20, 2021As drought grips most of California, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from...
AG ALERT: Biden administration opens WOTUS rule ‘round three’ Ag Alert Policy and regulation July 16, 2021By Christine Souza, Ag Alert The latest change in presidential administrations has brought another change in direction in overseeing waters...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Regulators Turn Off Tap on Trump Vision of Water-Wasting Showers Courthouse News Service Policy and regulation July 16, 2021Officials say reinstatement of water-efficiency standards for showerheads will help the environment and lower utility bills. By Brandi Buchman, Courthouse...
NEVADA CURRENT: Broad coalition blasts ‘wasteful’ Colorado River pipeline proposal Nevada Current Colorado River July 16, 2021by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Lake Mead, the largest reservoir on the Colorado River, hit record-low water levels last month....
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Suisun Marsh: On the edge of resilience in an era of rapid change Maven Delta scienceEcosystems July 15, 2021Dr. John Durand is a senior scientist at UC Davis who, along with his colleagues, Teejay O’Rear and Dr. Peter...
CAL MATTERS: Newsom urges all Californians to cut water use by 15% Cal Matters Policy and regulation July 14, 2021By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters As extreme drought claims most of the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom today asked Californians...
