Sat. AM News Alert … Conservation groups sue EPA over Bay Delta water quality and salmon Maven Breaking News April 23, 2016From the NRDC: Conservation groups filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today – on Earth Day –...
Kern County Water Agency, Southern California Water Committee, and the State Water Contractors react to increase in SWP Allocation Maven Other News Item April 22, 2016Yesterday, the Department of Water Resources increased its water delivery estimate for most state water contractors to 60 percent, mostly...
California Weather Blog: Drought update; April showers in NorCal; and La Niña Looms Maven Other News Item April 22, 2016How did California fare during 2015-2016 winter? plus April showers in NorCal on Friday; more widespread next week From Daniel...
This just in … Reclamation Increases the Friant 2016 Class 1 Water Supply Allocation Maven Breaking News April 21, 2016From the Bureau of Reclamation: The Bureau of Reclamation today announces an increased allocation to the Friant Division contractors of...
This just in … State Water Project Allocation Increased to 60% Maven Breaking News April 21, 2016From the Department of Water Resources: With runoff from spring storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department of Water Resources (DWR)...
Factors controlling the abundance and distribution of species in the Bay-Delta system Maven Best of the Notebook April 20, 2016At a recent State Water Board meeting, Delta Lead Scientist Dr. Cliff Dahm summarizes four recent scientific reports on the...
Planning & Conservation League Symposium: What is happening in the Delta this year? Maven Event coverage April 19, 2016Panelists share different perspectives on the troubled estuary At the Planning and Conservation League’s annual symposium held earlier this year,...
This just in … Huffman, California Legislators Launch Investigation into Westlands Water District Maven Breaking News April 14, 2016Lawmakers seek answers about “Enron accounting” agency that seeks Congressional approval of a sweeping legal settlement Press release from the...
This just in … Lawsuit Challenges Metropolitan Water District’s Purchase of Delta Islands Maven Breaking News April 14, 2016Local governments and consumer and environmental groups charge Met with evading environmental review in attempt to push through Delta tunnels...
Adaptive Management in Action: The South San Francisco Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Maven Event coverage April 14, 2016The largest wetlands restoration project on the West Coast, the project provides a working example for an adaptive management framework...
Delta Stewardship Council addresses Delta conveyance and water storage operations Maven Meetings April 13, 2016Council votes to start work on potential Delta Plan amendment, which would include additional regulatory policies and/or recommendations to address...
Delta Watermaster reports to the Stewardship Council on the results of last year’s voluntary reduction program among Delta farmers Maven Meetings April 12, 2016The farmers achieved a 32% reduction in diversions At the March meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Delta Watermaster Michael...
Department of Water Resources issues water supply index forecast for April 1st Maven Other News Item April 11, 2016From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources has finished the April 1, 2016 Water Supply Index...
Large coalition of interest groups send letters to State Water Board and US EPA urging the feds to step in and set new Bay-Delta water quality standards by the end of 2017 Maven News and Features April 8, 2016“There is more than enough information available for the Board to adopt scientifically justified, more protective new standards,” the letters...
California Weather Blog: After burst of early-season heat, a sudden shift to active weather across California Maven Other News Item April 8, 2016From Daniel Swain at the California Weather Blog: Essentially all of California received an early taste of summer-like temperatures this...
