THIS JUST IN … State Water Project Allocation Increases to 20 Percent Maven Breaking News May 22, 2020From the Department of Water Resources: The State Water Project (SWP) now expects to deliver 20 percent of requested...
DAILY DIGEST, 5/22: Fong demands answers on CA’s water lawsuit spending; Interior Dept. sued over Obama-era law to cement Valley water contracts; CRISPR a tool for Delta smelt conservation; LAO overview of Governor’s budget revision proposals for resources; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST May 22, 2020ONLINE MEETING: The Central Valley Flood Protection Board will meet beginning at 9am. Agenda items include monthly DWR report, an...
YOUR INPUT WANTED: Delta Independent Science Board Questionnaire to Inform Monitoring Enterprise Review Maven Other Announcements May 22, 2020From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Delta Independent Science Board (Delta ISB) invites you to complete a questionnaire to inform...
THIS JUST IN … Feinstein Introduces Bill to Restore San Joaquin Valley Canals, Improve Water Supply Maven Breaking News May 21, 2020From Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today introduced the Restoration of Essential Conveyance Act, a bill to...
DAILY DIGEST, 5/21: As California beaches reopen, seawall construction becomes legislative battleground; Tiny bugs can clean Valley drinking water but at what price?; Less water could sustain more Californians if we make every drop count; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST May 21, 2020ONLINE COURSE: Introduction to Groundwater, Watersheds, and Groundwater Sustainability Plans begins at 9am. This is the first of a six...
SCIENCE NEWS: Dealing with aquatic weeds, Drought and salmon, Drawing boundaries with DNA, Unifying sediment transport, Water cycle modifications, and more … Maven Science News May 21, 2020Please leaf: We need new ways to control aquatic weeds: “Weeds may be annoying to gardners, but they can prove...
GUEST COMMENTARY: Leave it to Beavers: significant partners in dealing with climate change Maven Guest contributors May 21, 2020Guest commentary by Gail Sredanovic in consultation with Heidi Perryman Think a babbling clear stream is the only healthy one?...
THIS JUST IN … Lawsuit Challenges Federal Water Contracts That Imperil Delta, Fish, Wildlife Maven Breaking News May 20, 2020Press release from the Center for Biological Diversity, Restore the Delta, and the Planning and Conservation League: Three environmental groups...
DAILY DIGEST, 5/20: Trump EPA’s targeting of San Francisco pollution may bring investigation; Even in dry year, Valley farmers see a bump in water allocation; Court of Appeal rules in Delta water rights case; Trump uses virus to permanently suspend rules on industry; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST May 20, 2020ONLINE MEETING: The California Water Commission will meet beginning at 9:30am. Agenda items include Contra Costa Water District’s request for...
FEATURE: Predicting and planning for extreme precipitation from atmospheric rivers Maven News and Features May 20, 2020On Feb. 27, 2019, an atmospheric river 350 miles wide and 1,600 miles long barreled through the sky, funneling moisture...
NOTICE: Water Loss Performance Standards – Comment period extended to June 9, 2020 Maven Other Announcements May 19, 2020From the State Water Board: The State Water Board is extending the public comment period for materials pertaining to the...
THIS JUST IN … Reclamation updates 2020 Central Valley Project water allocations Maven Breaking News May 19, 2020From the Bureau of Reclamation: Following spring storms, the Bureau of Reclamation today issued updated allocations for Central Valley Project...
DAILY DIGEST, 5/19: What does drought mean for endangered California salmon?; ACWA urges Newsom, Bernhardt to complete voluntary agreements; Judge rejects Trump administration attempt to toss endangered species lawsuit; The 12 most beautiful rivers in the US; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST May 19, 2020LEG HEARING: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water will hold a hearing beginning at 9am. Click here for...
DAILY DIGEST, 5/18: After rolling out $19bil in cuts, Calif. seeks funds for Trump water lawsuit; Flights into the stratosphere study changes to atmospheric rivers; Legislation to speed Anderson Dam project passes committee; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST May 18, 2020WEBINAR: Hydrology in the Supercomputing Age: How Computational Advances Have Revolutionized Our Field, and What Big Data and Massively Parallel...
FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE: Building Our Skills Together Online Maven Other Announcements May 18, 2020The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) have partnered to produce a series of...