Delta smelt symposium, part 3: The path forward: Climate change, recovery planning, and restoration Maven Delta scienceFish and wildlifeNotebook News and Features July 7, 2016Presenters discuss climate change, extinction, artificial propagation and stocking, and tidal marsh restoration Coverage of the Delta and longfin smelt...
Delta smelt symposium, part 2: Causal links to population declines and data gaps Maven Delta scienceFish and wildlifeNotebook News and Features July 6, 2016Could it be water exports, predation, food web, contaminants, drought … ? Coverage of the Delta and longfin smelt symposium,...
Symposium coverage, part 1: Delta and longfin smelt: Is extinction inevitable? Maven Delta scienceEcosystemsNotebook News and Features July 5, 2016Part 1 of coverage of symposium covers what we know and don’t know about the Delta and longfin smelt Is...
Randy Fiorini: The Delta Plan: Putting the pieces together Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation June 14, 2016Randy Fiorini, Chair of the Delta Stewardship Council, talks about the role of the Council and their efforts to implement...
This just in … Court of Appeal temporarily stops the close of escrow on Metropolitan’s Delta island purchase Maven Water rights and water law June 7, 2016The Court of Appeal ordered a temporary stay, stopping the close of escrow on the island purchase while it considers...
This just in … Analysis of California WaterFix Potential Effects Submitted to State Water Resources Control Board Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project June 1, 2016Evidence and Testimony Available for Water Right Hearing From the Department of Water Resources: Yesterday, the Department of Water Resources...
California EcoRestore: Making restoration happen Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features June 1, 2016Administration officials chart the progress of restoration and highlight the successes in the first year of implementation of the Eco...
Secretary John Laird: An argument for the Delta tunnels: Essential truths and myths about California water Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features May 17, 2016Secretary John Laird argues in his keynote address at Capitol Weekly’s Water 2016 conference: “Given the truths and given the...
Guest commentary: Restore the Delta responds to Secretary Laird’s speech Restore the Delta Delta Conveyance Project May 17, 2016Secretary Laird’s truths are more truthiness, says Tim Stroshane, water policy analyst for Restore the Delta Commentary written by Tim...
Adaptive management of the nutrient problem in the Delta: Integrating science and policy Maven Delta scienceNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulationWater quality May 12, 2016Dr. Lisa Thompson discusses the upgrades to Sacramento’s wastewater treatment plant; highlights a new study on the effects of wastewater...
This just in … Senator Wolk, Bay and Delta Legislators Call for Updates to Bay-Delta Plan Legislator/Elected Official Policy and regulation May 4, 2016Updated Water Quality Plan is Vital for Health of Bay and Delta, say legislators From the Office of Senator Lois...
Planning & Conservation League Symposium: What is happening in the Delta this year? Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management April 19, 2016Panelists share different perspectives on the troubled estuary At the Planning and Conservation League’s annual symposium held earlier this year,...
This just in … Lawsuit Challenges Metropolitan Water District’s Purchase of Delta Islands Conservation organizations & coalitions Delta Conveyance ProjectWater rights and water law April 14, 2016Local governments and consumer and environmental groups charge Met with evading environmental review in attempt to push through Delta tunnels...
Delta Stewardship Council addresses Delta conveyance and water storage operations Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features April 13, 2016Council votes to start work on potential Delta Plan amendment, which would include additional regulatory policies and/or recommendations to address...
Delta Watermaster reports to the Stewardship Council on the results of last year’s voluntary reduction program among Delta farmers Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation April 12, 2016The farmers achieved a 32% reduction in diversions At the March meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Delta Watermaster Michael...
