This just in … DWR Statement Regarding Delta Independent Science Board Comments on RDEIR/SDEIS Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project September 17, 2015From the Department of Water Resources: “Statement from Cassandra Enos-Nobriga, program manager for the California Department of Water Resources, about...
This just in … Westlands drainage settlement legal documents Maven Water rights and water law September 16, 2015Here are the legal documents for the Westlands Water District settlement: DrainageSettlementAgreement Exhibit 1 Exhibit 1a Exhibit 1c Pardon my...
Managing California’s Groundwater for Drought, Clean Water, Food Security, and Ecosystems Maven AgricultureBest of the NotebookGroundwater NewsNotebook News and Features September 16, 2015Dr. Thomas Harter on the importance groundwater – a critical source of drinking water and drought insurance for 40% of...
This just in … Westlands Water District statement on settlement of drainage lawsuit Westlands Water District Water rights and water law September 15, 2015From Westlands Water District: “The United States Department of Justice and Westlands Water District have approved a settlement, which, if...
This just in … California Congressional leaders request additional 60-day extension on Cal Water Fix documents Legislator/Elected Official Delta Conveyance Project September 15, 2015A bipartisan group of congressional leaders has requested an additional 60 days for the public comment period for the partially...
Secretary John Laird discusses climate change adaptation at Southern California conference Maven Climate changeNotebook News and Features September 15, 2015Secretary John Laird speaks of the administration’s efforts on climate change adaptation, sea level rise, and preparing our water resources...
Guest commentary: Reservoir Re-Operation – The Sleeping Giant in Water Supply Development Robert Shibatani Commentary September 14, 2015The following commentary was written by Robert Shibatani: The current water shortage in California has generated broad discussion on a...
Zeke Grader, Champion of West Coast Fisheries and Fishermen, Dies Maven Website announcements September 10, 2015The Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations and the Institute for Fisheries Resources notes the sad news of the passing...
This just in … DWR Submits Permit Application for California Water Fix to The Corps Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project September 9, 2015From the California Natural Resources Agency: On August 26, 2015, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) submitted a permit...
Discussion continues at the Delta Stewardship Council on Delta conveyance, storage, and water operations principles Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation September 9, 2015Lester Snow, Buzz Thompson, Tom Zuckerman, and Robert Shibatani give their thoughts on the draft principles At the August meeting...
Secretary Laird talks Cal Water Fix to San Diego County Water Authority’s Imported Water Committee Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features September 8, 2015Secretary John Laird and Deputy Secretary Karla Nemeth discuss Cal Water Fix, the Coordinated Operating Agreement, and federal legislation On...
North and Central Delta area agencies write State Water Board, alleging Cal Water Fix application is defective and incomplete Maven Delta Conveyance Project September 2, 2015The Local Agencies of the North Delta and the Central Delta Water Agency have written the State Water Resources Control...
Delta Stewardship Council receives progress report on review of Cal Water Fix documents Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features September 2, 2015Council staff is looking at how the Council’s previous comments and concerns were addressed in the recirculated documents In July,...
This just in … State Water Resources Control Board issues order for water use information from landowners for 4 Russian River tributaries State Water Board Policy and regulation September 2, 2015The State Water Resources Control Board has issued an informational order for landowners and water suppliers in four priority Russian...
Department of Water Resources presents Basin Boundary Regulations at public meeting Maven Groundwater NewsNotebook News and Features September 2, 2015Public comment period on the draft regulations closes this Friday Yesterday, the Department of Water Resources held a public meeting...
