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Water quality

July 21, 2021

It’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

Agriculture Commentary

July 21, 2021

By 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%

Policy and regulation

July 21, 2021

By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters As extreme drought claims most of the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom today asked Californians...

DAILY DIGEST, 7/21: Where are the new reservoirs funded from Prop 1?, State Water Board considers resolution on racial equity; What is the future of WOTUS for farmers?; The Western drought is worse than you think. Here’s why; and more …

July 21, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: The State Water Board will meet at 9am. The State Water Board...

GUEST ARTICLE: Water Forum 2.0: Updating the Sacramento region’s landmark water deal

Matt Weiser

Commentary

July 21, 2021

An 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

Water rights and water law

July 20, 2021

By 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

Water rights and water law

July 20, 2021

As drought grips most of California, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from...

DAILY DIGEST, 7/20: Dramatic photos from NASA highlight severity of California’s drought; Salmon-killing tires get congressional hearing; Trading water, saving water; Bill to fix DISB compensation passes Assembly; and more …

July 19, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: State Water Board will meet at 9am. Agenda items include drought update,...

DAILY DIGEST, 7/19: Costa gives Padilla first-hand look at Valley’s complex water needs; CA’s missing forecast flows in Spring 2021; St. Paul’s Hmong city council members wade into CA water; Megadrought poses ‘existential’ crisis; and more …

July 19, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … PUBLIC MEETING: Public Review Draft Report to the Legislature on the Results of...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Downloading the facts from the first groundwater plan assessments; In first valley visit, U.S. Senator gets pushed on farm water; State budget includes money for canal repairs; New legislation addresses the nation’s 90,000 dams; and more …

July 18, 2021

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Interview: Downloading the facts from California’s first groundwater plan assessments “In June...

NOW AVAILABLE: Final Determination on the Appeals of the Lookout Slough Tidal Habitat Restoration and Flood Improvement Project Certification of Consistency

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 17, 2021

On July 16, 2021, the Delta Stewardship Council voted to adopt a Determination including detailed findings regarding the Appeals of...

NOTICE of Informal Consultation for Kerckhoff Hydroelectric Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project No. 96)