DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: State Water Project operations and Delta modeling Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and FeaturesWater project operations July 28, 2021Where does the State Water Project get its water? How does DWR model Delta water operations? Informational webinar features presentations...
CAL MATTERS: Forever chemicals: California unveils health goals for contaminated drinking water Cal Matters Policy and regulation July 27, 2021It’s California’s first big step toward regulating “forever chemicals,” which are ubiquitous in California and around the globe. The proposed...
THE CONVERSATION: Snow can disappear straight into the atmosphere in hot, dry weather The Conversation Hydrology July 27, 2021By Steven R. Fassnacht, Colorado State University Creeks, rivers and lakes that are fed by melting snow across the U.S....
CAL MATTERS: Will Delta water users sue — again — to stop California’s drought rules? Cal Matters Policy and regulation July 27, 2021Suffering severe drought, the State Water Board is poised to prevent thousands of growers and others from pumping water from...
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...
