THIS JUST IN … Court halts DWR’s geotechnical work for controversial Delta tunnel project Press Release/Notice Delta Conveyance Project June 20, 2024Press release from attorneys Osha Meserve, Roger Moore, and Thomas Keeling: Today, the Sacramento County Superior Court enjoined geotechnical investigations...
REPORT SUMMARY: 2021–2022 Comprehensive Emergency Drought Barrier Effectiveness Report Maven ReportsWater project operations June 20, 2024The Department of Water Resources has released a report summarizing the construction, monitoring, effectiveness, and impacts of the 2021–2022 West...
ACWA: A Delta County supervisor, a water district board chair, and a farmer – A conversation about how climate change is affecting Bay-Delta water issues Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation June 18, 2024The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: It’s complicated. Consider: The Bay Delta watershed spans 75,000 square miles, stretching over 500 miles from...
SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: Ecological effects of drought in the Delta Maven Delta scienceHydrology June 13, 2024The Delta and Suisun Marsh region is rich in biodiversity, offering numerous ecosystem services and significant cultural value for many...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California judge weighs injunction for Delta Conveyance Project Courthouse News Service Delta Conveyance Project May 31, 2024The project involves digging a massive tunnel that some detractors say would add unnecessary costs and divert water from local...
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Draft Grand Challenges to Delta Science Delta Stewardship Council ANNOUNCEMENTS May 29, 2024From the Delta Science Program: The Delta Science Program is developing the third iteration of the Delta Science Plan, which...
DAN WALTERS: Decadeslong Delta tunnel water project may finally be nearing a historic decision Cal Matters CommentaryDelta Conveyance Project May 24, 2024By Dan Walters, CalMatters Network Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters...
SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: Making a mountain out of molehills: Synthesizing eight datasets yields Delta food web insights Maven Delta scienceEcosystems May 23, 2024The April Delta Lead Scientist’s Report included a presentation by Dr. Denise Colombano on a synthesis project that used eight...
PRESS RELEASE: Delta Counties Say Delta Conveyance Cost Benefit Analysis is Insufficient and Biased Delta Counties Coalition Delta Conveyance Project May 21, 2024From the Delta Counties Coalition: In response to Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) cost estimate and benefit-cost analysis released today...
SJV WATER: Report shows inflation has boosted the Delta tunnel cost to $20 billion – or more SJV Water Delta Conveyance Project May 17, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The controversial Delta Conveyance Project will cost $20.1 billion according to a new cost-benefit analysis...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California officials say Delta tunnel project is worth the costs and risks Courthouse News Service Delta Conveyance Project May 17, 2024The $20 billion tunnel in the Golden State’s expansive delta is worth the costs and risks because it will improve...
REACTIONS to release of economic analysis for the Delta Conveyance Project Maven Delta Conveyance Project May 17, 2024The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released a benefit-cost analysis for the Delta Conveyance Project, finding that it would create...
CAL MATTERS: $20 billion: The Delta tunnel’s new price tag Cal Matters Delta Conveyance Project May 16, 2024The centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits...
THIS JUST IN … DWR: Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project May 16, 2024The project will deliver nearly $38 billion in benefits, preventing both water shortages and water rationing, and saving more water...
PRESS RELEASE: C-WIN Challenges the DCP – It Violates Both the Public Interest and the Law CA Water Impact Network (C-WIN) Delta Conveyance Project May 15, 2024Group Files Protest Disputing the Legality of Newsom’s Single Water Tunnel Scheme From the California Water Impact Network: The California...
