SJV WATER: Kings County groundwater agency threatens to fine landowners $1,000 a day and shut off wells if they don’t register and report extractions SJV Water Groundwater News February 4, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The Southwest Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) held its first meeting in six months and...
THE CONVERSATION: Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm The Conversation Water supply augmentation February 4, 2026By Mervin XuYang Lim, University of Arizona The world is looking for more clean water. Intense storms and warmer weather...
DAILY DIGEST, 2/3: Boosting climate resilience in the Delta’s mountain headwaters; Solano agencies, others continue push for balanced Bay-Delta plan update; Central Valley ag confronts the weight of water policies; Arizona faces outsized burden if Colorado River states miss February deadline; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 3, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Boosting climate resilience in the Delta’s mountain headwaters Robin Meadows Ecosystems February 3, 2026by Robin Meadows Many of the great rivers that meet in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta begin high in the Sierra...
DWR: A look at Delta Conveyance Project operations Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project February 3, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The Delta Conveyance Project will allow California to safely maximize water deliveries to recover water...
CIRCLE OF BLUE: Western U.S. cities open wallets in quest for water Circle of Blue Water supply augmentation February 3, 2026Supply declines, drought risk, population growth push cities to seek new water sources. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue Little...
ARIZONA MIRROR: Arizona faces outsized burden if Colorado River states miss February deadline Arizona Mirror Colorado River February 3, 2026Gila River Indian Community leader calls prospects “pretty dim” as Upper and Lower Basin states remain at impasse over mandatory...
DAILY DIGEST, 2/2: Snow drought in the West reaches record levels; Bay-Delta water plan divides tribes, farmers and regulators; Round Valley Indian Tribes respond to Trump administration’s attempt to thwart Eel River dam removal; The West’s water war arrives in Washington; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 2, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
CAL MATTERS: Trump’s office called 7 governors to D.C. for Colorado River talks. Here’s what California said Cal Matters Colorado River January 31, 2026By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Top California officials traveled...
NEVADA CURRENT: Colorado River governors express cautious optimism after ‘historic’ DC meeting Nevada Current Colorado River January 31, 2026by Caitlin Sievers, Nevada Current With the deadline to reach a water usage agreement looming, leaders from the seven Colorado...
BAY DELTA PLAN: Water managers highlight early successes of Healthy Rivers and Landscapes projects at State Water Board hearings State Water Contractors Policy and regulation January 31, 202658 habitat projects and statewide collaboration demonstrate growing momentum as the Bay-Delta Press release from the Northern California Water Association...
BAY DELTA PLAN: California Tribes and Fishermen Speak Out Against California Voluntary Water Agreements Conservation organizations & coalitions Policy and regulation January 31, 2026Press release from Save Our Salmon Today, Tribal members, fishing families, youth, and community allies are hosting a rally and...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Dry weather delivers blow to California snowpack Courthouse News Service Current Conditions January 31, 2026The state Department of Water Resources said rain is unlikely over the next two weeks. By Alan Riquelmy, Courthouse News...
UC DAVIS: Tell me something good … about salmon UC Davis Fish and wildlife January 31, 202615 years of floodplain fatties paves way for promising new chapter By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis Almost exactly 15 years...
EDWARD RING: California’s drought is over, but we still must invest in water supply projects Edward Ring CommentaryPlanning and management January 31, 2026Commentary by Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center For the last 25 years,...
