THIS JUST IN … DWR and DFW present voluntary settlement to State Water Resources Control Board Maven Policy and regulation December 12, 2018The State Water Resources Control Board is meeting this morning, and is expected to take a vote on the update...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Trump White House to Unwind Wetlands Protections Courthouse News Service Policy and regulation December 11, 2018The Trump administration unveiled a plan Tuesday to drain federal protections for wetlands and other isolated bodies of water, doing...
THIS JUST IN … Department of Water Resources withdraws consistency determination for California Water Fix Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project December 7, 2018The Department of Water Resources has sent a letter to Randy Fiorini withdrawing the Department’s certification of consistency for the...
NOW AVAILABLE: 2018 Long-term Operations Biological Opinions (LOBO) Annual Reports Maven ANNOUNCEMENTSWater project operations December 7, 2018From the Delta Stewardship Council: Created by NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),...
ACWA CONFERENCE: Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth on the Department’s efforts to confront the challenges ahead Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation December 5, 2018Karla Nemeth was appointed Director of the California Department of Water Resources by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on January...
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Appeal Filed for Smith Canal Certification of Consistency Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 5, 2018From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Atherton Cove Property Owners Association has filed an appeal with the Delta Stewardship Council...
CAL MATTERS: Let it flow: In about-face, state breaks and shifts levees to restore natural floodplains Cal Matters Policy and regulation December 4, 2018A growing emphasis on reconnecting California floodplains to rivers so they can absorb floodwaters is a U-turn from past reliance...
BAY DELTA PLAN UPDATE: San Joaquin River Flows & Southern Delta Salinity Bay-Delta Plan Amendments: Agenda for the December 11-12, 2018 Board Meeting Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 1, 2018From the State Water Resources Control Board: On July 6, 2018, the State Water Board released proposed Plan Amendments for...
DWR SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MGT UPDATE: Draft basin boundary modifications and updated FAQ available, Update on basin prioritization and alternatives; SGMA Governance Survey, and more … Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 1, 2018From the Department of Water Resources, Sustainable Groundwater Management Office: NEW Draft Basin Boundary Modifications Released The California Department of...
THIS JUST IN … Initial State Water Project Allocation at 10 Percent Department of Water Resources (DWR) Current Conditions November 30, 2018From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced an initial water allocation of...
SGMA IMPLEMENTATION … Draft Basin Boundary Modifications Released Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater News November 29, 2018From the Department of Water Resources: “The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today released Draft Basin Boundary Modifications. The...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Drought, climate change, and restoration resiliency Maven Climate changeDelta scienceNotebook News and Features November 29, 2018John Durand looks at the effects of the 2012-2016 drought on the Delta from the environmental, economic, and stakeholder perspectives...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Overview of Water Use Efficiency Legislation, Water Storage Investment Program Update Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation November 28, 2018At the November meeting of the California Water Commission, agenda items included an overview of the SB 606/AB 1668 water...
THIS JUST IN … Department of the Interior and Department of Commerce sign Memorandum of Agreement to expedite the reliable delivery and supply of water to the West Bureau of Reclamation News Policy and regulation November 21, 2018From the Bureau of Reclamation: Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross signed a Memorandum of...
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Yolo Habitat Conservancy Finds Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan Consistent with Delta Plan Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS November 21, 2018From the Delta Stewardship Council: The following certification of consistency with the Delta Plan for a covered action has been...
