SJV WATER: Giant SoCal water district approves continued Delta tunnel funding, asks “Where’s Kern County?” SJV Water Delta Conveyance Project December 11, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water California’s largest water contractor agreed Tuesday to spend another $141 million on the latest version...
DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: Metropolitan board approves $142 million in additional funding for remaining planning of Delta Conveyance Project; Restore the Delta and State Water Contractors respond Maven Delta Conveyance Project December 11, 2024District joins agencies across California in contributing funding for the project’s pre-construction activities in 2026 and 2027 Press release from...
GOVERNOR NEWSOM: Pivotal Delta Conveyance Project hits major milestone, now has support of water agencies serving majority of Californians Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Delta Conveyance Project December 10, 2024From the Office of the Governor: This week, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) voted overwhelmingly to approve...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: The longfin smelt joins the celebrated ranks of the federal ESA – but can it recover? Alastair Bland Delta scienceFish and wildlifeNotebook News and Features December 10, 2024By Alastair Bland Federal wildlife officials formally listed the San Francisco Estuary longfin smelt as an endangered species in July....
GUEST COMMENTARY: Resilience and Readiness: Supporting final studies for Delta Conveyance Project while reflecting on our state water system’s past, present and future SoCal Water Coalition CommentaryDelta Conveyance Project December 4, 2024By Charles Wilson, Executive Director of the Southern California Water Coalition We can’t escape our history. In 1984, the Southern...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Metropolitan Committee panel discussion considers the pros and cons of the Delta Conveyance Project Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features December 3, 2024The November meeting of Metropolitan’s One Water and Stewardship Committee, a joint meeting with the entire Board of Directors, was...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Environmental groups claim California’s State Water Project will harm endangered fish and the environment Courthouse News Service Water project operationsWater rights and water law November 28, 2024The California State Water Project is a system of reservoirs, aqueducts, power plants and pumping plants that delivers water to...
CAL MATTERS: Unstoppable invasion: How did mussels sneak into California, despite decades of state shipping rules? Cal Matters Ecosystems November 26, 2024Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16...
PRESS RELEASE: Water agencies across California vote affirmatively to support the Delta Conveyance Project; protect critical water supply against climate change Californians for Water Security Delta Conveyance Project November 22, 2024Press release from Californians for Water Security: Water agencies from across California are voting to invest in the Delta Conveyance...
NOW AVAILABLE: US FWS Biological Opinion for the Long Term Operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project Maven Water project operations November 21, 2024The USFWS has issued the biological opinion for the Long Term Operations of the Central Valley Project and the State...
PRESS RELEASE: Desert Water Agency Continues Commitment to the Delta Conveyance Project SoCal water agencies Delta Conveyance Project November 21, 2024Press release from the Desert Water Agency: At its meeting Tuesday (Nov. 19), the Desert Water Agency (DWA) Board of...
NOW AVAILABLE: Final Delta Grand Challenges Essay Delta Stewardship Council ANNOUNCEMENTS November 21, 2024From the Delta Science Program: The Delta Science Program is preparing to develop the third iteration of the Delta Science...
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Delta Adapts Draft Adaptation Plan Delta Stewardship Council ANNOUNCEMENTSClimate change November 21, 2024From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Delta Stewardship Council has published a draft Adaptation Plan as part of its climate...
DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: The economic and environmental imperatives of Delta levees Maven Delta scienceNotebook News and Features November 20, 2024Flood risk is one of the most pressing threats to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Delta’s 1,100 miles of levees...
NOTICE of public hearing and procedural ruling for the Delta Conveyance Project Maven Delta Conveyance Project November 19, 2024The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board or Board) Administrative Hearings Office (AHO) will hold a public hearing...
