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    WATER DESK: How much runoff comes from the West’s snowpack?

    The Water Desk
    Hydrology
    February 3, 2025
    Snowmelt dominates many Western rivers, but climate change will reduce that contribution as raindrops replace snowflakes. By Mitch Tobin, The...

    SIERRA NEVADA ALLY: After wildfires, wet storms and burn scars join forces in elevating landslide risk

    Sierra Nevada Ally
    Wildfires and watersheds
    February 3, 2025
    Atmospheric rivers are here to stay. What impact do they have on fire stricken landscapes? By Richard Bednarski, Sierra Nevada...

    GRIST: Traditional weather forecasting is slow and expensive. AI could help.

    Grist
    Hydrology
    February 3, 2025
    Forecasts powered by machine learning are proving to be faster and cheaper to produce than conventional methods — and more...

    DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Pineapple Express unleashes a torrent of rain and snow; Newsom issues order to ‘maximize’ water capture during storms. Critics say it sounds just like Trump; Acting on Trump’s order, federal officials opened up two CA dams; Protesters voice concerns as EPA prepares Palisades fire clean-up site; and more …

    Maven
    Daily Digest
    February 2, 2025
    [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...

    DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: Multiple parties file motion to cancel or postpone upcoming hearing on DWR’s water right change petition for Delta Conveyance Project ​

    Maven
    Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features
    February 1, 2025
    With the hearing on the water rights petition for the Delta Conveyance Project at the State Water Board set to...

    SJV WATER: Trump’s emergency water order responsible for water dump from Tulare County lakes

    SJV Water
    Water project operations
    February 1, 2025
    By Lois Henry, SJV Water The sudden announcement Thursday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that Kaweah and Success...

    COURTHOUSE NEWS: California water district still on the hook for $17 million refund to consumers charged different rates

    Courthouse News Service
    Planning and management
    February 1, 2025
    A state appeals court decided that the different water prices for residential and agricultural customers violated state and federal constitutions....

    Governor Newsom issues executive order to help California capture and store more water from upcoming severe storms; Conservation groups respond

    Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
    Policy and regulationWater project operations
    January 31, 2025
    From the Office of the Governor: In anticipation of a multi-day, significant atmospheric river in Northern California, Governor Gavin Newsom...

    DWR: Snowpack dips well below average in second snow survey of the season

    Department of Water Resources (DWR)
    Current Conditions
    January 31, 2025
    Extremely dry conditions in January put dent in early season start, big regional differences remaining From the Department of Water...

    WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for 1/26-1/31: Pineapple Express to soak NorCal; SWP allocation increased to 20%; LA won’t be taking less water from Mono Lake; Farms fail as land values plunge amid groundwater crisis; and more …

    Maven
    Weekly Digest
    January 31, 2025
    A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...

    DAILY DIGEST, 1/31: Pair of atmospheric river storms headed to CA; Districts lob more lawsuits at Friant Water Authority, now point finger at feds; How the Delta smelt swam into a political firestorm; ‘We don’t want it!’ San Gabriel Valley rages against shipment of Eaton fire hazardous waste; and more …

    Maven
    Daily Digest
    January 31, 2025
    [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...

    SJV WATER: Districts lob more lawsuits at Friant Water Authority, now point finger at feds

    SJV Water
    Groundwater News
    January 31, 2025
    By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The legal tug of war between Friant Water Authority and three small Tulare County irrigation...

    METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT: Southern Californians’ per person water use drops to lowest in 35 years

    Metropolitan Water District
    Planning and management
    January 31, 2025
    Decline by 45% supported by Metropolitan’s $1 billion investments in conservation alongside region’s commitment to sustainability. Press release from the...

    SJV WATER: Decision to dump water from Tulare County lakes altered after sending locals into a mad scramble

    SJV Water
    Policy and regulationWater project operations
    January 31, 2025
    By Lois Henry, SJV Water Water managers were relieved Thursday evening after the Army Corps of Engineers agreed to back...

    ASPEN JOURNALISM: Future water conservation program almost guaranteed in Upper Basin

    Aspen Journalism
    Colorado River
    January 30, 2025
    River District warns again about impacts to Western Slope By Heather Sackett, Aspen Journalism After years of studying and experimenting...
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    Today’s Daily Digest

    DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: DWR Submits Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan; CA’s wet season starts strong. Here’s what that means for the winter ahead; Hanford-area farmers again facing fees and “very difficult” pumping restrictions; White House halts $11B for water projects in blue states; and more …

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    • DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: DWR Submits Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan; CA’s wet season starts strong. Here’s what that means for the winter ahead; Hanford-area farmers again facing fees and “very difficult” pumping restrictions; White House halts $11B for water projects in blue states; and more ...
      DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: DWR Submits Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan; CA’s wet season starts strong. Here’s what that means for the winter ahead; Hanford-area farmers again facing fees and “very difficult” pumping restrictions; White House halts $11B for water projects in blue states; and more ...
    • SJV WATER: Hanford-area farmers again facing fees and “very difficult” pumping restrictions
      SJV WATER: Hanford-area farmers again facing fees and “very difficult” pumping restrictions
    • PUBLIC NOTICE of Draft General Order for Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State and Partial Water Quality Certification and Partial Denial of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2026 Nationwide Permits
      PUBLIC NOTICE of Draft General Order for Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State and Partial Water Quality Certification and Partial Denial of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2026 Nationwide Permits
    • EXPLAINER: What you need to know about the Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency and the appeals process
      EXPLAINER: What you need to know about the Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency and the appeals process
    • DAILY DIGEST, 10/17: State Water Contractors send letter to Governor on the path forward for the State Water Project; LAO Report: The 2025-26 CA Spending Plan: Natural resources and enviro protection; LA: Building resilience: wildfire, water, and extreme heat; US water utilities a Chinese hacker target; and more ...
      DAILY DIGEST, 10/17: State Water Contractors send letter to Governor on the path forward for the State Water Project; LAO Report: The 2025-26 CA Spending Plan: Natural resources and enviro protection; LA: Building resilience: wildfire, water, and extreme heat; US water utilities a Chinese hacker target; and more ...

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