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    House passes emergency California drought legislation

    Legislator/Elected Official
    Policy and regulation
    February 5, 2014
    From the House Natural Resources Committee: Today, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3964, the Sacramento – San Joaquin Valley...

    Legislators react to passage of H.R. 3964

    Maven
    Policy and regulation
    February 5, 2014
    Today, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3964, the Sacramento – San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act, with a...

    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...
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    Today’s Daily Digest

    DAILY DIGEST, 10/3: GIS, data central to water agencies in a changing world; Tahoe could see first snow of season; Study shows the impact of upstream dynamics on the health of Lake Tahoe; Report takes aim at Colorado River water managers’ inaction; and more …

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      DAILY DIGEST, 10/2: Sierra Nevada’s glaciers will soon be gone; Kern County supports the Delta Conveyance Project; Governor Newsom signs SB 72; Would-be federal water leader speaks on Colorado River impasse, lack of leadership; and more ...
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    • DAILY DIGEST, 10/3: GIS, data central to water agencies in a changing world; Tahoe could see first snow of season; Study shows the impact of upstream dynamics on the health of Lake Tahoe; Report takes aim at Colorado River water managers’ inaction; and more ...
      DAILY DIGEST, 10/3: GIS, data central to water agencies in a changing world; Tahoe could see first snow of season; Study shows the impact of upstream dynamics on the health of Lake Tahoe; Report takes aim at Colorado River water managers’ inaction; and more ...
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      DAILY DIGEST, 9/30: Kern County supervisor predicts “death of SGMA” after groundwater bill is tabled; From Fox Canyon to Mid-Kaweah: Insights into groundwater trading; Environmental restoration gets a boost in California; What to expect this water year in CA, Colorado River; and more ...

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