REACTIONS: Delta Counties Coalition, Food & Water Watch react to Metropolitan Delta tunnels re-vote *UPDATED with Restore the Delta response*; ACWA and Golden Gate Salmon Assn comment on State Water Board’s proposal for increasing flows Maven Delta Conveyance Project July 11, 2018Yesterday, the Metropolitan Water District voted once again to support construction of the full California Water Fix project, amongst allegations...
DWR: Flood-MAR: Harnessing Flood Waters to Advance Sustainable Water Management Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater News July 10, 2018By Kamyar Guivetchi California is known for its variable climate – its perennial oscillation between drought and flood events. Climate...
THIS JUST IN … Metropolitan Board agrees to fund two-tunnel California Water Fix (again) Metropolitan Water District Delta Conveyance Project July 10, 2018Board authorizes $10.8 billion for project to modernize state water delivery system From the Metropolitan Water District: The board of...
Exciting News from Maven’s Notebook! Maven Website announcements July 10, 2018Dear readers, I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I was just awarded The Harold Gilliam Award for...
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE: Bacteria provisions for surface waters, bays, and estuaries Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS July 7, 2018From the State Water Resources Control Board: The revised Bacteria Provisions, Staff Report, and Response to Comments are now available...
State Water Board officials discuss release of Bay Delta Plan update documents Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation July 6, 2018Earlier today, the State Water Board released the draft final documents for the Bay Delta Plan update for the Lower...
REACTIONS: Organizations and officials react to release of Bay Delta Plan update documents Maven Planning and management July 6, 2018Earlier today, the State Water Board released the draft final documents for the Bay Delta Plan update for the Lower...
THIS JUST IN … State Water Project contract extension update: Delta County leaders ask legislators to halt SWP contract extension; Groups submit letter outlining their concerns **UPDATED with State Water Contractors fact sheet** Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features July 3, 2018Earlier today, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water held an informational hearing on proposed amendments to the State...
METROPOLITAN BAY-DELTA COMMITTEE: California Water Fix update; Delta science efforts Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features July 3, 2018The June meeting of Metropolitan’s Special Committee on the Bay Delta included an update on the Cal Water Fix project,...
CAL WATER FIX HEARING: Ruling letter addressing outstanding motions Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS July 2, 2018From the State Water Board’s California Water Fix hearing team, the latest ruling letter which addresses outstanding motions by County...
THIS JUST IN … Delta Stewardship Council releases statement regarding lawsuits contesting Delta Plan amendments Delta Stewardship Council Water rights and water law June 28, 2018From the Delta Stewardship Council: Following today’s (June 28) regular meeting, the Delta Stewardship Council released the following statement from...
THIS JUST IN … Commission Completes Final Round of Scoring for Water Storage Projects CA Water Commission Policy and regulation June 28, 2018Proposition 1 Funds Will Be Awarded to Expand State’s Water Storage Capacity From the California Water Commission: The California Water...
OROVILLE DAM SPILLWAYS: Construction update for June 27 (with photos and videos) Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS June 27, 2018From the Department of Water Resources: Today the Department of Water Resources (DWR) provided an update on construction-related activities for...
PANEL DISCUSSION: Making the Delta a Better Place for Native Fishes Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features June 27, 2018Dr. Peter Moyle, Lead Scientist Dr. John Callaway, and OC Coastkeeper’s Garry Brown discuss recent white paper In March of...
DWR: Final Flood-MAR White Paper Recognizes State’s Role in Emerging Water Management Strategy Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater NewsReports June 26, 2018By DWR DWR recognizes the need to rehabilitate and modernize water and flood infrastructure in California. Floodwater for Managed Aquifer...
