CAL MATTERS: Unfunded or undone: A Trump presidency eyes California policies Cal Matters Policy and regulation June 23, 2016By Cal Matters: As a state bluer than Lake Tahoe in sunlight, California has adopted a slew of progressive policies...
Panel discussion: The state of the state’s water system Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater project operations June 22, 2016Panel members review the year’s hydrology, discuss ongoing state initiatives At last month’s ACWA conference, a panel of agency officials...
California’s water future: Converging threats, strategic responses Maven Best of the NotebookNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation June 21, 2016David Wegner says the assumptions of the second wave of water development are no longer valid; we must work together...
Climate change and the potential effects on water operations Maven Best of the NotebookClimate changeNotebook News and FeaturesWater project operations June 16, 2016PCWA’s Andy Fecko looks at what projections for sea level rise and warming temperatures could potentially mean for water operations...
Panel discussion: Is it “go time” for a Delta fix? Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features June 15, 2016Agency officials give their views on the California Water Fix The California Water Fix hit several milestones in 2015, and...
Randy Fiorini: The Delta Plan: Putting the pieces together Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation June 14, 2016Randy Fiorini, Chair of the Delta Stewardship Council, talks about the role of the Council and their efforts to implement...
Cal Water Fix update: State Water Board issues ruling, grants 27-day extension of deadline to submit objections for California Water Fix hearing Maven Delta Conveyance Project June 13, 2016Late Friday, the State Water Resources Control Board issued a ruling responding to the multiple requests for an extension of...
House delegation sends letter to Secretary Jewell regarding FWS & NMFS proposed actions for Delta smelt, salmon Maven Policy and regulation June 10, 2016Congressman Costa and others calls on the Administration to reexamine ‘harmful actions’ From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa: Today,...
Phil Isenberg with parting words of advice: ‘Whether the tunnels are built or not, the underlying problems must be addressed’ Maven Best of the NotebookDelta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features June 9, 2016Retiring Phil Isenberg presented award at Mountain Counties Water Resources Association event Phil Isenberg recently announced his retirement from the...
Legal panel: Attorneys discuss upcoming California Water Fix hearing Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and FeaturesWater rights and water law June 8, 2016Lively panel discussion at recent ACWA conference delves into the pre-conference ruling, the motion for dismissal, and other issues The...
California Water Fix update: Groups respond to DWR and Reclamation’s objection to the request for extension Maven Delta Conveyance Project June 8, 2016Additional groups file requests for an extension Several groups have sent letters in response to the Department of Water Resources...
This just in … State Water Board Dismisses Enforcement Actions Against Byron-Bethany and The West Side Irrigation Districts State Water Board Water rights and water law June 7, 2016Board Action Sustains Authority to Enforce Water Rights System When Demand Exceeds Supply in Droughts From the State Water Resources...
This just in … Court of Appeal temporarily stops the close of escrow on Metropolitan’s Delta island purchase Maven Water rights and water law June 7, 2016The Court of Appeal ordered a temporary stay, stopping the close of escrow on the island purchase while it considers...
California Water Commission: An update on the Water Storage Investment Program Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation June 7, 2016Shortening the application process and early funding for environmental documents among the modification to be considered at the June meeting...
California Water Commission: Update on State Water Project operations and issues Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation June 7, 2016Acting Deputy Director of the State Water Project reports on forced outages, and the status of planned maintenance and upgrades...