DWR: State Water Project shifts into summer operations to support California’s water supply and environment Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations July 4, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The people who operate the State Water Project move water within a realm of...
EDWARD RING: How much flow preserves the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta? Edward Ring CommentaryWater project operations June 18, 2026By Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center When choosing what policies and projects...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Conservation groups sue feds to save fish from California water flows Courthouse News Service Water project operations March 3, 2026The groups claim that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has failed to abide by restrictions on the harming, trapping or...
SJV WATER: Finding common ground and practical solutions in a California water war zone SJV Water Planning and management February 26, 2026By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water An unlikely coalition of farmers and water managers, who in the past would be at...
LETTER: Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley sends letter in support of Action 5 Water Blueprint for the SJ Valley Water project operations February 6, 2026From the Water Blueprint for the SJ Valley: Last week, Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley member organizations joined...
PRESS RELEASE: Updated State Water Project and Central Valley Project permits deliver water supply gains while protecting fish State Water Contractors Water project operations January 16, 2026Water Abundance for Communities and the Environment is Achievable Press release from the State Water Contractors and Westlands Water District...
EDWARD RING: Reversing California’s policies of scarcity Edward Ring CommentaryPolicy and regulation January 8, 2026Commentary by Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center Note: The views and opinions expressed...
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...
