Drought Operations Plan for Coming Dry Months Presented by Federal, State Water Managers; Framework for Water Delivery Potential, Environmental Protections, and Conserving Water Through 2015 CA Natural Resources Agency Water project operations April 9, 2014From the California Natural Resources Agency: “Managing California’s scarce water resources in order to protect the state’s economy and environment...
This just in … State and federal officials announce increased Delta pumping to occur to capture runoff from recent storms Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater project operations April 2, 2014Earlier this afternoon, state and federal officials held a media call to announce that increased pumping will be allowed from...
This just in … Despite storms, snowpack still far below normal – just 32% of average Department of Water Resources (DWR) Current Conditions April 2, 2014From the Department of Water Resources: Department of Water Resources snow surveyors today found the Sierra snowpack boosted by late-season...
This just in … Modifications announced for the State and Federal Water Projects Temporary Urgency Change Petitions Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater quality March 18, 2014Today, the State Water Resources Control Board held a media call to explain the latest modifications to the Temporary Urgency...
Official documents for the modifications to the Temporary Urgency Change Petitions for the state and federal water projects Maven Policy and regulation March 18, 2014Here are the official documents for today’s announced changes from the State Water Resources Control Board. They weren’t included with...
This just in … NRDC: Court upholds key protections for California Bay-Delta health Maven Water project operationsWater rights and water law March 13, 2014From the Natural Resources Defense Council: The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled to uphold a federal plan...
Judge O’Niell grants one-year extension on preparation of remanded Delta smelt and salmonid biological opinions Maven Delta scienceWater project operations March 6, 2014U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. O’Niell has granted another one-year extension for preparation of the remanded salmon and Delta...
State Water Board issues notice of additional modifications to the order approving a temporary urgency change for SWP and CVP State Water Board Water project operations February 28, 2014From the State Water Resources Control Board: “On January 29, 2014, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the U.S....
DWR and Reclamation file temporary change petition with State Water Board to consolidate places of use Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations February 13, 2014From the Department of Water Resources: In an effort to help alleviate Central Valley water shortages due to extreme drought...
State Water Board approves state and federal water projects petition to conserve water during drought conditions Maven Water project operations February 1, 2014From the State Water Resources Control Board: “Responding to record dry conditions and diminishing water supplies in the state’s major...
Legislators and organizations react to news of 0% allocation for State Water Project water Maven Current Conditions February 1, 2014In response to the news of no State Water Project water this year unless conditions drastically improve, legislators and organizations...
State Water Resources Control Board posts Temporary Urgency Change Petition for the SWP & CVP; schedules public workshop State Water Board Water project operations January 31, 2014The State Water Resources Control Board has received and approved a petition for a Temporary Urgency Change for Delta water...
State Water Project allocation drops to zero; seeks to preserve remaining supplies Department of Water Resources (DWR) Current Conditions January 31, 2014From the Department of Water Resources: SACRAMENTO – To protect Californians’ health and safety from more severe water shortages in...
Letter: Environmental groups express concern over State Water Project contract renegotiations Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater project operations January 30, 2014Interest groups monitoring the State Water Project contract renegotiations say that the project scope and financial risk to ratepayers and...
Letter: Feinstein and Costa send letter to Secretary Jewell and Secretary Pritzker: “Significant precipitation and the maximum discretion allowed under the biological opinions are vital to prevent severe adverse impacts to the people of the Central Valley and to California’s economy.” Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater project operations December 2, 2013Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressman Jim Costa have teamed up to write a letter to Secretary of the Interior Sally...
