Sacramento Delta Levees: Radar-based monitoring from 41,000 feet Maven Best of the Notebook September 17, 2015NASA’s Dr. Cathleen Jones discusses an ongoing pilot study that uses radar technology to monitor Delta levees Monitoring levees is...
Environmental and fishing groups write Secretary Jewell; urge rejection of Delta tunnels, say it’s too risky Maven Other News Item September 17, 2015Friends of the River, Restore the Delta, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Sierra Club, and numerous other fishing and...
This just in … DWR Statement Regarding Delta Independent Science Board Comments on RDEIR/SDEIS Maven Breaking News September 17, 2015From the Department of Water Resources: “Statement from Cassandra Enos-Nobriga, program manager for the California Department of Water Resources, about...
This just in … Westlands drainage settlement legal documents Maven Breaking News September 16, 2015Here are the legal documents for the Westlands Water District settlement: DrainageSettlementAgreement Exhibit 1 Exhibit 1a Exhibit 1c Pardon my...
Managing California’s Groundwater for Drought, Clean Water, Food Security, and Ecosystems Maven Best of the Notebook September 16, 2015Dr. Thomas Harter on the importance groundwater – a critical source of drinking water and drought insurance for 40% of...
This just in … Westlands Water District statement on settlement of drainage lawsuit Maven Breaking News September 15, 2015From Westlands Water District: “The United States Department of Justice and Westlands Water District have approved a settlement, which, if...
This just in … California Congressional leaders request additional 60-day extension on Cal Water Fix documents Maven Breaking News September 15, 2015A bipartisan group of congressional leaders has requested an additional 60 days for the public comment period for the partially...
News Worth Noting: Draft Delta Science Board Comments Posted the BDCP/California WaterFix; Save Our Water launches “Fix it for Good” campaign; Sandhill crane wetland tour celebrates 20 years Maven OTHER NEWS September 15, 2015Draft Delta ISB Comments Posted on the RDEIR/SDEIS for the BDCP/California WaterFix: “The Delta Independent Science Board (Delta ISB) has...
Secretary John Laird discusses climate change adaptation at Southern California conference Maven Event coverage September 15, 2015Secretary John Laird speaks of the administration’s efforts on climate change adaptation, sea level rise, and preparing our water resources...
Guest commentary: Reservoir Re-Operation – The Sleeping Giant in Water Supply Development Robert Shibatani Best of the Notebook September 14, 2015The following commentary was written by Robert Shibatani: The current water shortage in California has generated broad discussion on a...
Zeke Grader, Champion of West Coast Fisheries and Fishermen, Dies Maven Other News Item September 10, 2015The Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations and the Institute for Fisheries Resources notes the sad news of the passing...
This just in … DWR Submits Permit Application for California Water Fix to The Corps Maven Breaking News September 9, 2015From the California Natural Resources Agency: On August 26, 2015, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) submitted a permit...
Discussion continues at the Delta Stewardship Council on Delta conveyance, storage, and water operations principles Maven Meetings September 9, 2015Lester Snow, Buzz Thompson, Tom Zuckerman, and Robert Shibatani give their thoughts on the draft principles At the August meeting...
Secretary Laird talks Cal Water Fix to San Diego County Water Authority’s Imported Water Committee Maven Meetings September 8, 2015Secretary John Laird and Deputy Secretary Karla Nemeth discuss Cal Water Fix, the Coordinated Operating Agreement, and federal legislation On...
Labor Day guest commentary: AB 954 needed to better meet drought-impacted Californians’ needs and help create drought-resilient rural communities Maven Guest contributors September 7, 2015In honor of Labor Day, a guest commentary by Laurel Firestone and Jenny Rempel, Community Water Center: This Labor Day,...
