California water news

DAILY DIGEST, 11/30: Nearly 20% of CA water agencies could see shortages if drought persists; Why are water thieves so hard to catch?, Rain, snow set for Thursday; Kings County passes law to prevent groundwater movement out of the county; and more …

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November 30, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Nearly 20% of California water agencies could see shortages if drought persists,...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/29: Heavy snow, rain to blast West Coast; New report shows continued water conservation is key to enabling suppliers to meet demand; USBR urges CVP contractors to prepare for another dry year; The ongoing saga to fix San Francisco’s sewers; and more …

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November 29, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Heavy snow, rain to blast West Coast states with travel disruptions “A...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/28: Rain, snow in the forecast this week; Summer drought leaves Christmas tree tradition in danger; Making water work for people, plants, and fish; Colorado River users set to meet in Las Vegas next month; and more …

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November 28, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar from 11am to 12pm.  This webinar...

DAILY DIGEST, Thanksgiving weekend edition: As CA droughts intensify, ecosystems and rural communities will bear the brunt; Long-serving, controversial manager of Westlands Water District resigns; The EPA, CWA and invasive organisms; November storms provide earliest ski resort opening in years; and more …

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November 25, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … As California droughts intensify, ecosystems and rural communities will bear the brunt...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Nov 20-25: Adapting to CA’s “Weather Whiplash” with FIRO; Question of water rights looms over controversial proposed new dam; State water agency wades into lawsuit to maintain its authority over groundwater plans; and more …

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November 25, 2022

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DAILY DIGEST, 11/23: Adapting to “Weather Whiplash” with Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations; Rain and snow expected after Thanksgiving; A massive effort – restoring the San Joaquin River; Water sector warns of ‘catastrophic’ rail strike; and more …

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November 23, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Adapting to California’s “Weather Whiplash” with Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations “California already has...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/22: Question of water rights looms over controversial proposed new dam; Warm, dry Thanksgiving but a pattern change ahead; Delta Adapts: On the way to a multi-benefit climate adaptation strategy; Coachella Valley Water District joins multi-agency commitment to reduce demand on Colorado River; and more …

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November 22, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Question of water rights looms over controversial proposed new dam “A controversial proposed...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/21: Court grants petition challenging EIR for Lookout Slough Project; State Water Board ordered to pay attorney’s fees in drought curtailment lawsuit; New research ties specific extreme weather events to climate change; and more …

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November 21, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Court grants petition challenging EIR for Lookout Slough Project “On November 18,...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: State water agency wades into lawsuit to maintain its authority over groundwater plans; San Joaquin Valley residents, growers vying for water in fourth year of drought; Coastal Commission approves Cal Am’s desal plant in Marina, but many hurdles remain; Groundwater Authority hears plans on pipelines that will get water into Indian Wells Valley; and more …

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November 20, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … State water agency wades into lawsuit to maintain its authority over groundwater...

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Nov. 13-18: So Cal’s worsening water situation; Klamath dam removal gets the go ahead; Coastal Commission approves Monterey desal plant; and more …

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November 18, 2022

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DAILY DIGEST, 11/18: Coastal Commission approves Monterey desal plant; Scientists uncover ancient “super highways” to increase groundwater recharge; FERC clears way for nation’s largest dam removal; Delta Conservancy board approves millions for projects; and more …

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November 18, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: Surplus and Shortage: California’s Water Balancing Act from 9am to 12pm.  As...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/17: Largest dam-removal project in U.S. history gets the go-ahead in CA; Climate-challenged California must learn to thrive with less water; California reeling: When mudslides follow wildfires; Fate of possible Marina desal plant will be decided today; and more …

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November 17, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Stewardship Council meets beginning at 9am. Agenda items include a public...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/16: Water rules add to challenges for farmers; Hard truths about California’s water future; More on election shakeup at Westlands; Can seismic instruments act as early warning systems for flooding?; and more …

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November 16, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Conservancy Board Meeting beginning at 8:30am.  Agenda items include Consideration of...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/15: Coastal Commission to review Monterey desal project this week; PPIC REPORT: Priorities for California water; Election brings shakeup at Westlands; Bill would impose water tax on exported crops; and more …

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November 15, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … PUBLIC WORKSHOP: Delta Island Adaptations from 9am to 1pm at the Jean Harvie...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/14: The critical need for snowpack in NorCal; Are native fishes and reservoirs compatible?; Dan Walters: Could the ocean slake California’s thirst?; Inside agencies, ‘it changes everything’ when Congress flips; and more …

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November 14, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: Delta Lead Scientist Ask My Anything: Science Leadership at 12pm. Join Delta...