This just in … Feinstein, Congressional Republicans call for increased Delta pumping Legislator/Elected Official Water project operations March 24, 2016From the Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today called on President Obama to direct federal agencies...
Adaptive approaches to wetland restoration in Southern California Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and FeaturesScience March 24, 2016Delta Independent Science Board member Dr. Joy Zedler shares her insights on the ups and downs of coastal wetland restoration...
Optimizing reservoir operating rules, Effects of ending groundwater overdraft in the Central Valley, Reconciliation ecology on the Yolo Bypass, and more in the latest edition of the San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science Journal Maven Delta science March 24, 2016In the latest issue of the San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science Journal: Essay Which Way to the Brave New...
Addressing mercury in the Delta: An update on the Delta Mercury Control Program Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation March 23, 2016Presentation from the Central Valley Regional Water Board covers Phase 1 methylmercury control study progress reports and implementation of the...
This just in … San Luis Delta Mendota Water Authority files motion to disqualify Felicia Marcus and Tam Doduc from Cal Water Fix proceedings Maven Delta Conveyance Project March 22, 2016The San Luis-Delta Mendota Water Authority has filed a motion to disqualify Felicia Marcus and Tam Doduc from the upcoming...
SGMA implementation: An overview of the draft groundwater sustainability plan and alternatives regulation, and summary of comments received to date Maven Groundwater NewsNotebook News and Features March 22, 2016Presentation focuses on plan content and evaluation, as well as a summary of public comment heard to date Implementation of...
This just in … State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45% Department of Water Resources (DWR) Current Conditions March 17, 2016Storms Improve Conditions, but Drought Remains From the Department of Water Resources: With March storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department...
Improving adaptive management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Maven Best of the NotebookDelta scienceEcosystemsNotebook News and Features March 17, 2016Report looks at how adaptive management is perceived and used in the Delta, and how it might be applied more...
Implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Maven Groundwater NewsNotebook News and Features March 16, 2016Panel at the California Water Law Symposium explores the issues and potential conflicts around implementation of groundwater management at the...
Guest commentary: California Water Commission Regulations on New Water Storage: A Fair and Equitable Review Process? Robert Shibatani Commentary March 15, 2016How Can Applicants Maximize Their Demonstrated Public Benefits? Guest commentary by Robert Shibatani California voters passed Proposition 1, the Water...
This just in … Feinstein Calls for Increased Pumping to Capture Water from March Storms Legislator/Elected Official Water project operations March 11, 2016From the office of Senator Dianne Feinstein: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement calling on federal agencies...
Modeling as a Tool for Water Resources Planning and Decision Making Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management March 10, 2016Presentation at the California Water Commission looks at how models would be used in evaluating water storage projects for possible...
Delta Independent Science Board: Water Supply Reliability Panel Maven Best of the NotebookDelta scienceNotebook News and Features March 9, 2016A look at the operations of the State Water Project and the Central Valley Project ‘Water supply reliability’: It’s a...
Dr. Peter Gleick: The (past, present, and) future of water Maven Best of the NotebookClimate changeNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation March 8, 2016Dr. Gleick shares his vision for a sustainable water future for California, and gives his recommendations on how to achieve...
NASA/JPL: Study: Atmospheric river storms can reduce Sierra snow NASA/JPL Hydrology March 2, 2016A new study finds atmospheric river storms are 2.5 times more likely than other types of winter storms to cause...