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...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/23: Large water pipeline in Kings County raising questions, concerns; Merced irrigation officials scramble to fix groundwater plan; Water, drought, and the supply chain crisis; AR storms continue; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 23, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Large water pipeline in Kings County raising questions, concerns “A large water...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/22: Up to 8 feet of snow expected in Sierra, CW3E’s latest update on active weather pattern; CA moves to set new urban water use standards; Conservationists work with rice farmers to preserve bird habitat; On-farm recharge a solution for nut growers; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 22, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Incoming storms … ‘Incredible totals:’ Up to 8 feet of snow expected in Sierra “Christmas is just days...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/21: Atmospheric river conditions in forecast, heavy precip in CA; Danger in Droughtsville: CA’s urban water at risk; State enacts holiday water cutback despite rain in forecast; Groups call on CFTC to shut down ‘dystopian’ water futures market; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 21, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Incoming storms … CW3E AR Update: Atmospheric River Conditions are Forecast Over the US West Coast this Week...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/20: Could the Sierra get 100 inches of snow by Christmas?; The dirty business of wetlands restoration; At the Salton Sea, signs of activity and cautious optimism; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 20, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … Delta Lead Scientist Ask Me Anything at 12pm: Join Dr. Laurel Larsen and...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: CA snow drought ends in dramatic fashion; Bad ideas for getting more water; Officials demand GSAs protect against further canal subsidence; Hatchery Delta smelt released into the wild; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 19, 2021[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … California snow drought ends in dramatic fashion, while other states still deal...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/17: Storms to deliver rain, mountain snow through Christmas; Tribal representatives express concerns over Sites Reservoir; Tunnel advisory group comes to an end; California farming by the numbers: water edition; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 17, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: The Central Valley Flood Protection Board will meet beginning at 9am. Agenda...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/16: Four water storage projects pass important Prop 1 milestone; A frenzy of well drilling leaves taps running dry; Mark Arax: How we drained California dry; Details on Biden’s plan to protect water systems from hackers emerge; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 16, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: The Delta Stewardship Council will meet beginning at 9am. Agenda items include...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/15: Another storm on the horizon for Wednesday night; Open invitation to Gov. Newsom to learn how Bay Delta Plan will hurt communities; Major new reservoir proposed for Santa Clara County faces key vote; Signs of improvement in the battle to eradicate nutria; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 15, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … FREE SYMPOSIUM: Delta Invasive Species from 9am to 2:30pm. This year’s Symposium will focus...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/14: CA battering by high winds and heavy snow to persist; State’s early zero water for ag projection could have far reaching implications; Are CA’s cities conserving enough water?; Enviros say Upper Colorado River Basin states are overusing water; and more … Maven Daily Digest December 14, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … FREE WEBINAR: Seawater Intrusion Control in Orange County – Do We Need Another...
