DWR: Cloudy water, clear decision: Using science to protect fish and water supply Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations December 31, 2025From the Department of Water Resources: When the first major storms of the season arrive in California, they bring more...
EDWARD RING: Will the Delta pumps operate at capacity this winter? Edward Ring Water project operations December 18, 2025By Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center With another series of drenching storms...
DAN WALTERS: Trump sides with agriculture again in California’s neverending water wars Cal Matters CommentaryPolicy and regulation December 11, 2025By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. From the onset of...
Reclamation updates long-term operation plan for the Central Valley Project Bureau of Reclamation News Water project operations December 4, 2025Operational updates aim to maximize water deliveries across California Press release from the Bureau of Reclamation: The Bureau of Reclamation...
PRESS RELEASE: Environmental Groups Send Trump Administration Legal Notice for Killing Endangered Species Conservation organizations & coalitions Water project operations November 14, 2025San Francisco Baykeeper, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the River issue a notice of intent to sue...
CA FARM WATER COALITION: Why is the CVP South-of Delta allocation still so low? CA Farm Water Coalition CommentaryPolicy and regulation May 29, 2025By Mike Wade, California Farm Water Coalition This week, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in the Central...
USBR: Reclamation further increases Central Valley Project water supply allocations for 2025; Central Valley Project contractors respond water year Bureau of Reclamation News Current Conditions March 27, 2025From the Bureau of Reclamation: In support of ongoing efforts to provide maximum water supplies in California, the Bureau of...
CA WATER COMMISSION: 2024 Incidental Take Permit marks a shift in state water management strategy Maven Policy and regulationWater project operations February 26, 2025The California Water Commission’s February meeting included a brief presentation by Dr. Lenny Grimaldo, Environmental Director for the State Water...
SJV WATER: Water managers vent frustration over water dump from Tulare County lakes; pivot to Delta issues SJV Water Policy and regulationWater project operations February 6, 2025By Lisa McEwen SJV Water Editor/CEO Lois Henry contributed to this report Outflow from Success and Kaweah lakes is back...
DWR: State Water Project “flexes” operations to capture more storm water Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations February 5, 2025From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is taking advantage of February storms and increased...
Governor Newsom issues executive order to help California capture and store more water from upcoming severe storms; Conservation groups respond Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulationWater project operations January 31, 2025From the Office of the Governor: In anticipation of a multi-day, significant atmospheric river in Northern California, Governor Gavin Newsom...
GRIST: Trump says he’s sending water to LA. It’s actually going to megafarms. Grist Policy and regulationWater project operations January 29, 2025The president’s executive orders on California water will help irrigate Central Valley farms. They won’t do anything to fight wildfires....
WATER BLUEPRINT FOR SJV VALLEY: Protecting smelt over people: Delta pumping curtailments hurt California communities Water Blueprint for the SJ Valley Policy and regulationWater project operations January 17, 2025Press release from the San Joaquin Valley The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley calls on state and federal...
DWR NEWS: State Water Project operations: New framework already benefiting California’s water supply Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations January 16, 2025From the Department of Water Resources: What’s New: In December 2024, a new framework took effect to minimize harm to...
GOVERNOR NEWSOM: California pumping more water now than under Trump Administration Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Water project operations January 16, 2025From Office of the Governor: What you need to know: California has worked with the federal government to manage water delivery...
