AG ALERT: Biden pursues reversal of rules for water projects Ag Alert Policy and regulationWater project operations October 13, 2021By Christine Souza The struggle over management of water supplied through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta continues as the Biden administration...
THIS JUST IN … Biden Administration requests reinitiation of consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project Bureau of Reclamation News Water project operations October 2, 2021The Bureau of Reclamation requests reinitiation of consultation on the Long-Term Operation of the CVP and SWP. The reinitiation is...
DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: State Water Project operations and Delta modeling Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and FeaturesWater project operations July 28, 2021Where does the State Water Project get its water? How does DWR model Delta water operations? Informational webinar features presentations...
NOTICE: State Water Board issues order conditionally approving a Temporary Urgency Change Petition filed by the Department of Water Resources and Bureau of Reclamation State Water Board Water project operations June 1, 2021From the State Water Board: On June 1, 2021, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) issued an...
AG ALERT: State Water Board considers drought-response actions Ag Alert Water project operations May 26, 2021By Christine Souza, Ag Alert More signs of drought and tightening water supplies have arisen, in filings with the State...
CAL MATTERS COMMENTARY: Investment in Delta tunnel, Sites Reservoir will ensure water supply Cal Matters CommentaryDelta Conveyance Project May 24, 2021Water agencies need to invest in infrastructure and plan for drought to diversify their water supply portfolio and increase reliability....
AG ALERT: Farmers grapple with implications of water cuts Ag Alert Agriculture May 12, 2021By Christine Souza, Ag Alert In water-stressed farming areas of California, farmers removed productive trees and idled other land to...
NOTICE: End of Negotiations for State Water Project Contract Amendment for Delta Conveyance Maven Water project operations April 20, 2021From the Department of Water Resources: On March 29, 2021, DWR (The Department of Water Resources) and Public Water Agencies...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Ensuring the reliability of the State Water Project, part 2: Assessing climate change vulnerabilities and addressing aging infrastructure Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater project operations April 7, 2021One of the California Water Commission‘s statutory responsibilities is to conduct an annual review of the construction and operation of...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Ensuring the reliability of the State Water Project, part 1: Strategic priorities and programs Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management April 6, 2021One of the California Water Commission’s statutory responsibilities is to conduct an annual review of the construction and operation of...
THIS JUST IN … State Water Project and Central Valley Project allocations updated (and the news is not good) Maven Current Conditions March 23, 2021State Water Project allocation drops to 5%; CVP South of Delta 5% not available for delivery until further notice. DWR...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Implementation of the State Water Project’s Incidental Take Permit Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater project operations December 23, 2020At the December meeting of the California Water Commission, the commissioners heard a briefing on the implementation of the Incidental...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Addressing California Aqueduct subsidence; State Water Project Operations and Maintenance Maven Notebook News and FeaturesWater project operations November 24, 2020[cmtoc_table_of_contents] At the November meeeting of the California Water Commission, Commissioners were briefed on subsidence issues with the California Aqueduct...
WATER COMMISSION: Update on State Water Project restoration efforts in the Delta Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features November 17, 2020One of the goals in the California Water Commission’s strategic plan directs the Commission to remain apprised of the operations...
COMMENTARY/REBUTTAL AT CAL MATTERS: Delta tunnel project would secure California’s water future Department of Water Resources (DWR) Commentary November 2, 2020The State Water Project’s 1960-era infrastructure is aging and needs to be upgraded to meet the climate challenges ahead in...
