STATELINE: Problems with Glen Canyon Dam could jeopardize water flowing to Western states Stateline Colorado River April 17, 2024Environmental groups are calling it ‘the most urgent water problem’ for the Colorado River and the 40 million people who...
DWR NEWS: Planning for the future: New State Water Project strategic plan focuses on ensuring a reliable, sustainable, and resilient water supply amid a changing climate Department of Water Resources (DWR) Planning and managementReports April 12, 2024From DWR News: As California experiences more weather extremes due to climate change, planning for the future will be critical...
DWR NEWS: State Releases California Water Plan Update 2023: A Roadmap to Water Management and Infrastructure for a Water Resilient Future Department of Water Resources (DWR) Planning and management April 3, 2024The 2023 update focuses on equity, watershed resilience, and climate urgency The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released...
SJV WATER: Infrastructure the main topic at Kern’s annual water summit SJV Water Policy and regulation March 8, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water With nature providing plenty of water – finally – this year, and groundwater regulation well...
DWR: Weirs on the Sacramento River: 100 Years of Flood Control Department of Water Resources (DWR) Planning and management February 8, 2024From the Department of Water Resources: Set into the banks of the Sacramento River as it winds its way south...
DAN WALTERS: Rollercoaster weather shows why California needs better infrastructure for wetter years Cal Matters Commentary January 18, 2024By Dan Walters, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters...
DAN WALTERS: California’s water wars see some breakthroughs but more clashes loom Cal Matters Policy and regulation December 18, 2023By Dan Walters, CalMatters. Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today...
NEVADA CURRENT: National report tracks huge costs of climate change in Southwest Nevada Current Colorado River November 27, 2023by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current A new national climate assessment paints a dismal picture of the Southwest over the next...
NOTICE: Sites Reservoir requests certification as an infrastructure project under SB 149 Sites Project Authority Policy and regulation October 11, 2023From the Office of Planning and Research: Sites Reservoir has requested certification as an infrastructure project under SB 149 SB...
PRESS RELEASE: Metropolitan improving water supply reliability for 7 million people Metropolitan Water District Water project operations September 12, 2023Board advances two projects that will increase access to water supply, storage for communities that faced shortages last year Press...
SJV WATER: Group of valley water users files appeal against proposed new dam SJV Water Water project operationsWater rights and water law August 16, 2023By Jesse Vad, SJV Water A group of water users on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley is...
GUEST COMMENTARY: Newsom’s Infrastructure Package Will Get More Clean Water to Californians State Water Contractors Commentary July 27, 2023Commentary by Jennifer Pierre, General Manager of the State Water Contractors, and David Guy, President of the Northern California Water...
THE CONVERSATION: Climate change is increasing stress on thousands of aging dams across the US The Conversation Climate change July 14, 2023By Hiba Baroud, Vanderbilt University Heavy rainfall in the Northeast on June 9-11, 2023, generated widespread flooding, particularly in New...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Newsom signs bills to speed up infrastructure projects Courthouse News Service Policy and regulation July 10, 2023The Golden State hopes to cut red tape to get projects that will tackle climate change moving. By Natalie Hanson,...
SJV WATER: Pine Flat Dam releases water over spillway, but that doesn’t mean the lake is “full” SJV Water Water project operations June 29, 2023Press release from the Kings River Conservation District As Pine Flat Reservoir’s water storage increases and the lake level rises,...
