DAILY DIGEST, 1/11: CA’s ‘climate whiplash’ has been worsening for 50 years and will continue; Almost 400,000 Californians may lack access to safe drinking water; Alfalfa suits a water-challenged future; Newsom’s budget proposal would add billions to confront wildfire, climate change; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 11, 2022— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … FREE WEBINAR: Lunch & Learn: Putting Water in the Ground from 11:30 to...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/10: Will CA get out of drought this winter?; Salmon spawn in the Bay Area for the first time in 18 years; Newsom’s budget would add billions to fight drought, fires and boost CA farms; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 10, 2022— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Wet season watch: Will California get out of drought this winter? “California...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Four charts show why recent rains won’t end drought; Potter Valley license lapse sets stage for plans to dam removal; Thousands still without power in Nevada County; Ridgecrest reacts to water district adjudication mass mailing ; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 9, 2022[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … California’s recent rains won’t end our stubborn drought. These charts show why...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Jan 2-7: The potential of deep carbon capture and storage in the Delta and Central Valley; Applying winter-run salmon life cycle model to pressing hydromanagement questions; plus all the top California water news of the week Maven Weekly Digest January 7, 2022A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/7: Cost to rebuild key Bay Area dam nearly doubles to $1.2 billion; New climate report outlines challenges and opportunities facing the San Joaquin Valley; Climate change will dramatically increase flood risks facing Stockton, San Joaquin River; For first time in months, CA isn’t totally in drought’; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 7, 2022— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Anderson Dam: Cost to rebuild key Bay Area dam nearly doubles to...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/6: CA’s water systems are failing communities; Sen. Dodd introduces remote water monitoring bill; Petition against Sites Reservoir reaches 50,000 signatures; Four drought metrics paint bleak picture for Southwest; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 6, 2022— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: Yolo Flyway Nights: Current Status of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (Virtual)...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/5: Parched California warns water-wasters to stop or face $500 fines; Lake Oroville power plant resumes operation; FDA seeks to simplify farm water use regulations; Federal report IDs new carcinogens; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 5, 2022— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WORKSHOP: TUCPs for DWR, Reclamation beginning at 9am. The State Water Board will...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/4: Endangered salmon in Sacramento River latest victim of drought; Reservoirs continue to rise after major winter storms; Capturing the flood in California’s ancient underground waterways; Marin utility considers delaying water pipeline project; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 4, 2022— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board at 9am. Agenda items include a drought...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/3: CA has topped last season’s rainfall. Will trend continue in 2022?; Can water futures trading combat water scarcity?; Growing seaweed to combat climate change; Mendocino County water agencies ask PG&E to increase flows from Potter Valley Project; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 3, 2022— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … California has topped last season’s rainfall. Will trend continue in 2022? “California...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/31: Snow season ‘off to a great start,’ but drought far from over; Delta pumps throttled back despite rains; Drought Map shows almost all of CA out of ‘exceptional drought’; Why innovation in water is tough as hell; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 31, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] First snow survey of the season … California snow season ‘off to a great start,’ but drought far...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/30: Snowpack jumps to nearly 160% of average, nourishing hopes for drought recovery; Lake Oroville rising after 2021 historic lows; Researchers optimistic about new housing despite drought; New California laws coming into effect on January 1, 2022; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 30, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … California snowpack jumps to nearly 160% of average, nourishing hopes for drought...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/29: 17 feet of snow breaking records, but it’s not enough; Zero Delta smelt found in fall CDFW survey as captively-produced smelt released; Why water is being released from Folsom during drought; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 29, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … The nearly 17 feet of snow in California’s Sierra Nevada is crushing...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/28: Record snowfall in the Sierra; Critics say groundwater managers emphasizing recharge, not pumping cuts; Legislators urge Newsom administration to act on delayed water storage projects; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 28, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Record snowfall in the Sierra: Storms smash 51-year-old record, force closures...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/27: Paper records and steel vaults: Can CA water rights enter the digital age?; Rain, snow will continue to pile up this week; Nestle’s water controversy, explained; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 27, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Paper records and steel vaults: Can California water rights enter the...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Parts of California get a White Christmas after snowfall; Evacuation advisories lifted after inspection of Twain Harte Lake Dam; California loses bid to throw out lawsuit over drilling permits issued without environmental review; Kightlinger named Acting GM of Pasadena Water and Power; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 26, 2021[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Parts of California get a White Christmas after snowfall “Parts of California...