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    This just in … Feinstein, Boxer Preparing California Drought Legislation

    Legislator/Elected Official
    Policy and regulation
    February 5, 2014
    From Senator Feinstein’s office: Washington—Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (both D-Calif) released the following statements today on legislation they...

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service begins special drought-related monitoring for Delta smelt

    Maven
    Policy and regulation
    February 5, 2014
    From the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service: As part of the federal response to California’s severe drought, the U.S....

    Maven’s Minutes: H.R. 3964 preps for the House floor at the House Rules Committee hearing

    Maven
    Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation
    February 5, 2014
    Yesterday, the House Rules Committee had two bills before it:  H.R. 3964, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act,...

    Congressman Jared Huffman introduces bill to modernize Army Corps of Engineers reservoir operations

    Maven
    Policy and regulation
    February 5, 2014
    From the Office of Congressman Jared Huffman: Responding to the record drought in California and the need to improve long-term...

    ESA working group releases final report & recommendations

    Maven
    Policy and regulation
    February 4, 2014
    From the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Congressional Working Group: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) Congressional Working Group, led by Representatives...

    Water bond update: Senator Wolk releases mock-up of SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of 2014

    Maven
    Policy and regulation
    February 4, 2014
    A mock-up of Senator Wolk’s water bond, SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of...

    State Water Board approves state and federal water projects petition to conserve water during drought conditions

    Maven
    Water project operations
    February 1, 2014
    From the State Water Resources Control Board: “Responding to record dry conditions and diminishing water supplies in the state’s major...

    Legislators and organizations react to news of 0% allocation for State Water Project water

    Maven
    Current Conditions
    February 1, 2014
    In response to the news of no State Water Project water this year unless conditions drastically improve, legislators and organizations...

    Reclamation to cease flows for San Joaquin River Restoration one month early; no flows for 2014 unless things change

    Bureau of Reclamation News
    Ecosystems
    January 31, 2014
    From the Bureau of Reclamation: “The Bureau of Reclamation will begin reducing San Joaquin River Restoration Program’s Restoration Flows Saturday,...

    State Water Resources Control Board posts Temporary Urgency Change Petition for the SWP & CVP; schedules public workshop

    State Water Board
    Water project operations
    January 31, 2014
    The State Water Resources Control Board has received and approved a petition for a Temporary Urgency Change for Delta water...

    Emergency Water Legislation scheduled for house consideration; Republicans leaders seek swift passage

    Maven
    Policy and regulation
    January 31, 2014
    Received via email: Washington, D.C. – Congressmen David Valadao, Devin Nunes, and Kevin McCarthy today praised Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor...

    State of California officially opposes HR 3964

    Maven
    Policy and regulation
    January 31, 2014
    Received via email, this letter from John Laird, Secretary of Natural Resources: The Honorable Doc Hastings Chairman House Natural Resources...

    State Water Project allocation drops to zero; seeks to preserve remaining supplies

    Department of Water Resources (DWR)
    Current Conditions
    January 31, 2014
    From the Department of Water Resources: SACRAMENTO – To protect Californians’ health and safety from more severe water shortages in...

    Bureau of Reclamation announces they will honor rescheduled water; Legislators respond

    Bureau of Reclamation News
    Water project operations
    January 31, 2014
    On Thursday, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor announced they would honor rescheduled water deliveries for Central Valley Project...

    Metropolitan General Manager Jeff Kightlinger meets with Governor Brown, pledges to help out “by all means feasible.”

    Maven
    Policy and regulation
    January 31, 2014
    After meeting with Governor Jerry Brown yesterday to discuss statewide drought conditions and water management actions, Metropolitan Water District General...
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    Today’s Daily Digest

    DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Can an AI-guided robot help San Rafael resist sea level rise?; How first major storm of the rainy season will impact CA; Reforesting a fiery, warming world; Upper Newport Bay gives visitors up close look at unique habitat; and more …

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    • DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Can an AI-guided robot help San Rafael resist sea level rise?; How first major storm of the rainy season will impact CA; Reforesting a fiery, warming world; Upper Newport Bay gives visitors up close look at unique habitat; and more ...
      DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Can an AI-guided robot help San Rafael resist sea level rise?; How first major storm of the rainy season will impact CA; Reforesting a fiery, warming world; Upper Newport Bay gives visitors up close look at unique habitat; and more ...
    • INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Can an AI-guided robot help San Rafael resist sea level rise and sequester carbon?
      INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Can an AI-guided robot help San Rafael resist sea level rise and sequester carbon?
    • DAILY DIGEST, 9/26: Marine heatwave ‘blob’ returns in Pacific, rivaling past events in size and impact; How to make water conservation a habit; Agriculture is tested in courtrooms and at the ballot box; Modeling flood mitigation strategies in the San Francisco Bay Area; and more ...
      DAILY DIGEST, 9/26: Marine heatwave ‘blob’ returns in Pacific, rivaling past events in size and impact; How to make water conservation a habit; Agriculture is tested in courtrooms and at the ballot box; Modeling flood mitigation strategies in the San Francisco Bay Area; and more ...
    • WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Sept 21-26: 'Brutal’ groundwater plan may be only path forward for Tulare County growers; Rollins vows to fight Eel Dam removal; Water resilience, climate change, and water systems in California; Court: Agricultural drains may operate without permit; and more ...
      WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Sept 21-26: 'Brutal’ groundwater plan may be only path forward for Tulare County growers; Rollins vows to fight Eel Dam removal; Water resilience, climate change, and water systems in California; Court: Agricultural drains may operate without permit; and more ...
    • USGS: Modeling flood mitigation strategies in the San Francisco Bay Area
      USGS: Modeling flood mitigation strategies in the San Francisco Bay Area

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