ANNOUNCEMENT: California Water Commission releases new Strategic Plan Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS February 8, 2020The California Water Commission released its Strategic Plan [Friday]. Reviewed and updated every five years, the 2020 Strategic Plan includes...
DAILY DIGEST, 2/7: EPA: Region 9 chief abruptly gone; Meet the veteran insider who’s shepherding Newsom’s plan to bring climate resilience to CA; Response levels lowered for water systems statewide as PFAS investigation continues; California in a dry rut, snowpack shrinks; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 7, 2020Note: Articles marked with the unlocked symbol are freely available. Absence of the unlocked symbol means you might encounter a...
SJV WATER: Irrigation water prices under SGMA causing sticker shock SJV Water Groundwater News February 6, 2020By Lois Henry, SJV Water Reaction was hushed when Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District General Manager Eric Averett asked the...
SJV WATER: Salty water spat erupts over “no man’s land” of Mendota Pool SJV Water Groundwater NewsWater quality February 6, 2020By Lois Henry, SJV Water The federal government has OKed a 20-year extension of a water exchange program for one...
SJV WATER: Kern’s final groundwater plan approved SJV Water Groundwater News February 6, 2020By Lois Henry, SJV Water After months of fireworks over low-ball pumping numbers and concerns that some groundwater agencies wouldn’t...
SJV WATER: Nuts getting a bad rap for sinking the California Aqueduct SJV Water Groundwater News February 6, 2020By Lois Henry, SJV Water State water officials are blaming almond and pistachio orchards for sinking the California Aqueduct before...
SJV WATER: Extreme ag pumping threatens California’s main water artery SJV Water Groundwater News February 6, 2020By Lois Henry, SJV Water Heavy groundwater pumping to sustain a massive increase in orchards and vineyards in the San...
DAILY DIGEST, 2/6: Newsom seeks peace with Trump in California water wars. Enviros are ready to fight; Regional EPA chief in CA suddenly removed from his job; Monterey: Cal Am facing permit dilemma; Kings County groundwater plan raising questions; Trump to limit regulators; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 6, 2020Note: Articles marked with the unlocked symbol are freely available. Absence of the unlocked symbol means you might encounter a...
REACTIONS: NGOs and water agencies respond to voluntary agreements Maven Policy and regulation February 6, 2020Earlier this week, the Newsom administration released a new framework for voluntary agreements that could implement an update to the...
STATE OF THE ESTUARY: The Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program: A regional vision for coordinated monitoring Maven Delta scienceNotebook News and Features February 6, 2020An update on the development of a regional plan to monitor the restoration of tidal marshes in the San Francisco...
DAILY DIGEST, 2/5: Newsom proposes new water rules for Delta; Local agencies file management plans for aquifers; Some funding for Friant-Kern, Shasta Dam; Thousands served, noticed in Ventura’s water lawsuit may get reprieve; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 5, 2020Note: Articles marked with the unlocked symbol are freely available. Absence of the unlocked symbol means you might encounter a...
METROPOLITAN BAY DELTA COMMITTEE: Delta conveyance update, plus a brief update on the Voluntary Agreements Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features February 5, 2020Status of the negotiations for the State Water Project contract amendment for Delta Conveyance also discussed At the January meeting...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Update on the Water Storage Investment Program Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation February 5, 2020WSIP Program Manager Amy Young updates commissioners on project schedule, progress on the projects, and how the projects will be...
VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS: Looking for more information? Here it is. Maven Policy and regulation February 4, 2020Looking for more information on the voluntary agreements? Details of the voluntary agreements can be found on this power point...
THIS JUST IN … Gov. Newsom: California must get past differences on water. Voluntary agreements are the path forward Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Commentary February 4, 2020Commentary written by Governor Newsom, posted at Cal Matters: Water is the lifeblood of our state. It sustains communities, wildlife...
