On the calendar today …
- The State Water Resources Control Board meets beginning at 9am. Agenda items include Core Water Quality Regulatory Fee Schedules, General Waste DischargeRequirements. and a public hearing on Clean Water ActSection 303(d) Impaired Waterbody Listing Recommendations for the 2020-2022 Integrated Report and Draft Staff Report. Click here for the full agenda and remote access instructions.
- The State Board of Food and Agriculture meets at 10am. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be discussing local drought impacts in communities as well as efforts to address safe drinking water during drought. The board will also hear from state officials on the status of Groundwater Sustainability Plans related to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. via GoToWebinar.
In California water news today …
The end of California’s groundwater free-for-all
“The water spigots on California farms will soon be twisted tighter. As the state faces a growing threat from drought, an increasing number of water agencies are planning to require flow meters on agricultural wells, part of a landmark effort to measure and constrain pumping that used to be free and unlimited. It’s a controversial step aimed at protecting water supplies that could change cultivation practices in the Golden State’s thirsty fields. “It’s hard to be as efficient as possible if you don’t know how much water you’re using,” said Sierra Ryan, interim water resources manager for Santa Cruz County. Under the state’s tough new groundwater protection law, “we now have a legal obligation to manage our groundwater sustainably,” she said. “And we cannot manage the basin with such large uncertainties in our water use.” … ” Read more from the San Jose Mercury News here: Drought: The end of California’s groundwater free-for-all
Forests of the living dead
“California’s perennially drought-parched Central Valley bears little resemblance to the vibrant landscape of the pre-Gold Rush days, when wild rivers sustained lush woodlands and floodplains teeming with life. Trees at the center of these biodiversity hotspots evolved in an arid landscape sculpted by finely tuned exchanges between free-flowing rivers and the shallow aquifers below them. Streamside, or riparian, trees hitched their reproductive cycles to the rhythms of these water bodies, which ebbed and flowed through the seasons and with recurring floods and droughts. But California’s massive system of dams and canals has robbed riparian trees of the resources they need to regenerate, recent research shows. … ” Read more from Inside Climate News here: Forests of the living dead
Dan Walters column: Two decrees affect California water wars
“The powerful interests who vie for shares of the state’s ever-changing water supply — dubbed “water buffaloes” — are adept at fending off political and legal assaults by their rivals and the outcomes of their clashes are often stalemates. That’s why it was surprising in June to see two game-changing decrees out of Washington, one from the new Biden administration and another from the Supreme Court, affecting two of the state’s most prominent water interests, Southern California’s Imperial Irrigation District and the San Joaquin Valley’s Westlands Water District. Neither attracted much media attention, but both could have long-term affects on how huge portions of the state’s water supply are managed. … ” Read more from Cal Matters here: Two decrees affect California water wars
Warming climate, low Sierra snowpack, evaporating runoff extend California drought
“Skiers and snowboarders pray for snow so they can shred the slopes. Climatologists and hydrologists have an entirely different and more critical reason to cross their fingers for the “white gold.” The West’s historic drought has many impacts, including water shortages, more severe wildfire seasons and unprecedented heat waves, to name a few. Intense droughts are a result of many factors, one of which scientists have recently begun to analyze with more scrutiny: snow drought. … ” Read more from CBS San Francisco here: Warming climate, low Sierra snowpack, evaporating runoff extend California drought
Northern California is working to conserve water to have some left over for crops
“Drought-stricken reservoirs and rivers in Northern California mean painful water cutbacks for farmers and towns. Some are trying hard to conserve to avoid even worse to come. Much of the West is in a severe drought, including large parts of California. That means painful water cutbacks for many farmers and towns. Ezra David Romero of member station KQED reports. … ” Listen to radio spot or read transcript from NPR here: Northern California is working to conserve water to have some left over for crops
Feds could restrict West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas
“Federal officials are proposing to curtail nontribal salmon fishing along the West Coast in especially bad years to help the Northwest’s endangered killer whales. NOAA Fisheries is taking public comment on the plan, which calls for restricting commercial and recreational salmon fishing when Chinook salmon forecasts are especially low. The southern resident killer whales — the endangered orcas that spend much of their time in the waters between Washington state and British Columbia — depend heavily on depleted runs of fatty Chinook. … The fishing restrictions would extend from Puget Sound in Washington to Monterey Bay in central California, and they would be triggered when fewer than 966,000 Chinook are forecast to return to Northwest rivers. ... ” Read more from Channel 5 here: Feds could restrict West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas
Home is where the habitat is
Dylan Stompe, Teejay O’Rear, John Durand, and Peter Moyle write, “The San Francisco Estuary (estuary) is sometimes called the most invaded estuary in the world, and for good reason. Through many avenues, hundreds, if not thousands, of species have been introduced to San Francisco Bay, the Delta, and their rivers. Some introductions were byproducts of human activity and include organisms that “hitchhiked” on the bottom of boats or as stowaways in ballast water carried by international shipping vessels. Others were deliberate and undertaken either legally by the government or illicitly by individuals for biocontrol, fisheries, or disposal of unwanted pets. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) defines aquatic invasive species as “aquatic organisms that invade ecosystems beyond their natural, historic range.” Under this definition, any species brought into the estuary and establishes a self-sustaining population would be considered an aquatic invasive. However, we challenge that assertion given the current state of much of the estuary. … ” Read more from the California Water Blog here: Home is where the habitat is
The humble water heater could be the savior of our energy infrastructure woes
“There’s widespread agreement that in order to wean humanity off of climate-altering fossil fuels, we should switch over to renewable sources of electricity. Yet one of the biggest problems with renewables is logistical: unlike a gas power plant, you can’t simply turn the flow of wind or solar energy on or off; those energy sources come and go as nature pleases. As a result, the question of how to store surplus wind and solar power for when it’s needed is more timely than ever. Unfortunately, many of the solutions being advanced only create new problems, and frequently cost more than necessary. And perhaps the best solution for energy savings — and one that would avoid having to build any new dams to facilitate energy storage — is sitting right under noses. Or, more accurately, it is sitting in our closets and basements. … ” Read more from Salon here: The humble water heater could be the savior of our energy infrastructure woes
Commentary: A wake-up call for water resilience in the West
Maurice Hall, vice president of Environmental Defense Fund’s Water for the Ecosystems Program, writes, “As someone working on water issues in the West for more decades than I care to admit, I have found myself repeating the same mantra over and over again: When you’re in a drought, it’s too late to prepare. Well, we’re in drought, again, and I can’t help feeling a sense of personal failure for how ill prepared we are. This time is worse, however — worse because surely, we should have learned by now to prepare better and worse because record-breaking heat and early wildfires indicate the climate change ratchet has clearly clicked several notches tighter. ... ” Read more from The Hill here: Commentary: A wake-up call for water resilience in the West
Constant, compounding disasters are exhausting emergency response
“The conversation had just turned in a new direction, to a discussion of the challenges government agencies face when responding to drought, when Ken Austin apologized for being temporarily — and forgivably — distracted. “Would you ask that question again?” said Austin, the emergency services manager in Fresno County, California. “I’m getting a request about a fire that’s going on and I missed it.” Distractions, especially this time of year, are part of the job for emergency managers like Austin. … The problem for Austin and his colleagues, though, is that the interval between emergencies is shortening, or in some cases disappearing altogether. … ” Read more from the Circle of Blue here: Constant, compounding disasters are exhausting emergency response
Make public meetings more accessible and inclusive, urges the Little Hoover Commission
“California can save taxpayer dollars and make state government more accessible and inclusive by allowing fully remote public meetings even after the pandemic ends, says the state’s independent government watchdog in its new report. In The Government of Tomorrow: Online Meetings, the Little Hoover Commission looks at the benefits of Governor Newsom’s March 2020 Executive Order allowing state boards and commissions to meet entirely via remote technology, with no physical location accessible to the public. The Commission calls on the Legislature and Governor to update the state’s open meetings law – the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act – to reflect new technologies and the experiences of the past year. In its report, the Commission finds that California can make its public meetings more accessible and inclusive by requiring that boards and commissions give the public remote access to every meeting. This change would especially benefit those who traditionally face obstacles in interacting with state government, such as low-income people, rural Californians, or people with physical disabilities. … ” Read more from the Little Hoover Commission here: Make public meetings more accessible and inclusive, urges the Little Hoover Commission
In regional water news and commentary today …
‘Extremely rare’ brown trout found in Sacramento River fish trap in Redding
“At the Keswick Dam on the Sacramento River in Redding, wildlife officials at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery use a fish trap to capture winter Chinook salmon. They recently caught a big, beautiful fish that isn’t something they see everyday in the Sac. A 29-inch brown trout was discovered in the Keswick Dam fish trap recently, proving to anglers on the river that these elusive fish are, in fact, in the Lower Sacramento River, even if they aren’t seen very often. … ” Read more from Active NorCal here: ‘Extremely rare’ brown trout found in Sacramento River fish trap in Redding
The burning question for California wine country
“Down the hall from Tom Knecht’s office in St. Helena, hanging on a wall near the reception area, is a memento from the Before Times: an official photograph of several dozen California firefighters in their dress blues, commemorating the 2015 fire season. It was a memorable year for the Sonoma-Lake-Napa unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, commonly known as Cal Fire. The Valley Fire of September 2015 was the kind of experience that firefighters talk about for years, a “once-in-a-career event,” said Knecht, the unit’s division chief. … ” Read more from Bloomberg Opinion here: The burning question for California wine country
Marin shipwreck will be refloated and towed away
“A wrecked fishing vessel that many feared would be left to break apart on the rocks off the northern Marin coast is to be salvaged after all, removing an eyesore and ensuring debris and toxic substances don’t stray into the surrounding Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. The 90-foot American Challenger will be refloated and towed away later this summer, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response. … ” Read more from the Marin Independent Journal here: Marin shipwreck will be refloated and towed away
Corte Madera Creek advocates push for restoration project
“A nonprofit environmental group is keen on restoring a section of the Corte Madera Creek with 1.5 acres of new riparian habitat that could also serve as an outdoor educational space for the College of Marin. Sandra Guldman, president of Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed, said the effort is part of the larger county-led creek flood project, a multi-million venture to offer 25-year flood protection throughout the Ross Valley. One of the problems is the uncertainty of funding, Guldman said. “We want to rally support, to say: Yes, please include this project in your construction authorization,” Guldman said. “We’re promoting this as a great project for the college to have an outdoor classroom with access to tidal wetlands that can accommodate more floodwater.” … ” Read more from the Marin Independent Journal here: Corte Madera Creek advocates push for restoration project
Marin editorial: Tracking water use best plan for conservation
The Marin Independent Journal writes, “Marin Municipal Water District moving to monthly billing may be one of the most effective ways it can help its customers with their vitally important responsibility to reduce their use of water. As of June 24, MMWD business, residential and institutional customers had reduced the amount of water they are using by 19.5% over last year’s figures. That’s only about halfway to the 40% district-wide cutback MMWD has ordered. Getting there is not going to be easy or pain-free, but it’s vital as the drought has left MMWD’s reservoirs at low levels that haven’t been seen in years. Many of us have already installed the easier conservation measures. ... ” Read more from the Marin Independent Journal here: Marin editorial: Tracking water use best plan for conservation
Central Coast water projects creating more water for residents
“Having enough water is a big concern for many California cities. But on the Central Coast, some projects are in the works to help provide more water to local residents. Meanwhile, there are questions about construction work in Seaside and if it has to do with our local water. “I just notice that at night there’s like lights on like there’s people working at night and during the day it doesn’t seem like much is going on there,” says Seaside resident Robert Roth. … According to the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, there are recent projects. … ” Read more from KION here: Central Coast water projects creating more water for residents
Santa Barbara County purveyors say diverse water sources help in coping with ‘extreme drought’
“Extreme drought conditions have arrived across all of Santa Barbara County, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map. … The region suffered dry weather in the winter and Santa Barbara County rainfall figures show the county overall had received 48% of the normal rainfall to date for the rain year that runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, according to the county Flood Control District. Local purveyors have water supply portfolios, for example, the city of Santa Barbara’s Gibraltar Reservoir, the Montecito Water District’s Jameson Reservoir, as well as area water agencies having sources like Lake Cachuma located on the county’s South Coast, recycled water, groundwater, and State Water Project water. … ” Read more from Noozhawk here: Local purveyors say diverse water sources help in coping with ‘extreme drought’
Bakersfield: Scaling back their herds through the drought, ranchers continue on faith
“Business has been good lately at the Western Stockman’s Market cattle auction in McFarland. Too good. Local ranchers have brought in so many beef cattle since March that the number of sales this year is up between a quarter and a third. The manager there blames the drought. “It wasn’t much of a grass year,” CEO Justin Mebane said. Conditions drier than longtime cattlemen say they’ve ever seen have forced ranchers to sell off uncomfortably large portions of their herd. … ” Read more from the Bakersfield Californian here: Bakersfield: Scaling back their herds through the drought, ranchers continue on faith
Santa Clarita Valley Water proposes return to in-person board meetings
“The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors is scheduled Tuesday to discuss returning to in-person meetings starting on Aug. 3. Board President Gary Martin, in a report dated July 1 to fellow directors, proposed resuming in-person board meetings. “All meetings would be conducted in accordance with board policies, procedures and legal requirements in place prior to Gov. Newsom’s stay-at-home orders issued in early 2020,” Martin wrote. … ” Read more from The Signal here: Santa Clarita Valley Water proposes return to in-person board meetings
The ongoing tension over stormwater discharges in Los Angeles
“The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (“Regional Board”) is in the process of issuing a new permit for water discharges through the municipal separate storm sewer systems (“MS4”) in Los Angeles County and Ventura County. The MS4 permit is an important document that regulates how municipalities can allow stormwater to flow through the MS4 system and out into natural (or modified) waterways. Stormwater typically contains high quantities of pollutants, including toxic metals, bacteria, and other materials picked up from buildings and streets during wet weather events, all of which harms both the ecosystem and human health. The MS4 permit, therefore, is a vital tool to ensure that cities are held responsible for addressing water quality issues arising from their stormwater discharges. … ” Read more from Legal Planet here: The ongoing tension over stormwater discharges in Los Angeles
Editorial: No, L.A. is not a desert. But we are getting there
The LA Times editorial board writes, “One of the standard tropes we hear from outsiders about Los Angeles is that it is located in a desert — a dry biome that cannot sustain our millions of people without importing water from somewhere (and someone) else. And the standard retort from folks like us on the Los Angeles Times editorial board is that, no, it’s explicitly not a desert. To get to the desert, we have to leave town. The difference in climate, flora and terrain between L.A. and, say, Palm Springs or Las Vegas is profound. Deserts get less than 10 inches of rain a year. Las Vegas gets just over four. Los Angeles gets nearly 15. We’re not a desert. We have a Mediterranean climate, like, say, the South of France. That’s our story and we’re sticking to it. … ” Read more from the LA Times here: Editorial: No, L.A. is not a desert. But we are getting there
Drones key to mapping massive barrel dump site off Southern California coast
“The research crew that had hastily assembled off the coast of Santa Catalina Island in Southern California, some 3,000 feet above the ocean floor, could hardly believe what they were seeing. They knew they would find dumped barrels resting on the seabed, they just didn’t realize how many. Years earlier scientists had detected DDT pesticides seeping into underwater sediment and found traces in the fat of fish. A targeted dive even provided alarming video evidence of barrels degrading, ringed by fluorescent traces of leaked materials. Now, the technology was available to do a comprehensive survey to determine just how sprawling the toxic graveyard might be, using a geographic information system (GIS) to lay it out for anyone to see on a map. … ” Continue reading from the ESRI blog here: Drones key to mapping massive barrel dump site off Southern California coast
County begins operations on first PFAS extraction plant
“The Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) and the City of Fullerton have begun operation of the Kimberly Well 1A PFAS Treatment Plant, Orange County’s first wellhead filtration treatment plant to remove perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) from local well water. PFOA and PFOS are manmade, heat-resistant chemicals that are prevalent in the environment and were once commonly used in consumer products to repel water, grease and oil. They are part of a larger group referred to as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Due to their prolonged use, PFAS are being detected in water sources throughout the United States, including the Orange County Groundwater Basin. … ” Read more from Water Finance & Management here: County begins operations on first PFAS extraction plant
Salton Sea: To get ‘white gold,’ we need more geothermal
“A vision for a “Lithium Valley” around the Salton Sea does appear to be on its way to reality. The potential of the sea as a vast untapped and sustainable reserve of lithium for a world increasingly focused toward renewable — and rechargeable — sources of power got a shot in the arm last week. News that automotive giant, General Motors, has invested millions to be first in line to receive lithium hydroxide and carbonate from Controlled Thermal Resources’ Hell’s Kitchen project at the Salton Sea was a welcome development when it hit business wires and went out in multiple press releases on Friday morning, July 2. … ” Read more from the Holtville Tribune here: To get ‘white gold,’ we need more geothermal
Salton Sea lithium project promises to bring jobs to Imperial County
“Lithium is what is used to make batteries for electric cars. According to Assembly member Eduardo Garcia, the Salton Sea is an area where this precious metal can be extracted from. California Governor Gavin Newsom gave direct orders that by 2035 all cars sold in California need to produce zero emissions. According to Assembly member Eduardo Garcia, the Salton Sea is one of the world’s largest sources for Lithium. Garcia says the Salton Sea and Imperial Valley could take center stage when it comes to the domestic supply of lithium. … ” Read more from KYMA here: Salton Sea lithium project promises to bring jobs to Imperial County
Along the Colorado River …
Tribe becomes key water player with drought aid to Arizona
“For thousands of years, an Arizona tribe relied on the Colorado River’s natural flooding patterns to farm. Later, it hand-dug ditches and canals to route water to fields. Now, gravity sends the river water from the north end of the Colorado River Indian Tribes reservation through 19th century canals to sustain alfalfa, cotton, wheat, onions and potatoes, mainly by flooding the fields. Some of those fields haven’t been producing lately as the tribe contributes water to prop up Lake Mead to help weather a historic drought in the American West. The reservoir serves as a barometer for how much water Arizona and other states will get under plans to protect the river serving 40 million people. … ” Read more from the Associated Press here: Tribe becomes key water player with drought aid to Arizona
Lake Mead declining, but recreational boating is zipping along
“Despite the effects of a two-decade drought and gloomy headlines about declining water levels, business is strong for recreation companies along Lake Mead and the Colorado River. Lake Mead last month reached its lowest point since the reservoir was created in the 1930s, an unwelcome milestone as the lake barrels toward its first federally declared water shortage. A shortage declaration, which would result in cuts to Nevada’s allocation of Colorado River water, hinges on water level projections that will be released next month. But Chad Taylor, director of sales and marketing for Lake Mead Mohave Adventures, considers himself a “lake half-full guy.” “There’s plenty of water in Lake Mead and Lake Mohave to still go out and enjoy your family,” he said. … ” Read more from the Pahrump Valley Times here: Lake Mead declining, but recreational boating is zipping along
What does the Colorado River shortage mean for … residential water users?
“Most Arizonans’ primary relationship to water is when it comes out the tap in their kitchen or rains down on them from their shower. So it’s only natural that most Arizonans’ primary question about the Colorado River shortage is how it will affect them, personally, as residential water users. Will the Colorado River shortage impact me? Probably not this year … Nearly all of the impacts in 2022 will fall on farmers in Central Arizona, who gave up their long-term contracts for Colorado River water decades ago in exchange for subsidized water that is first to be cut during a shortage. Farmers will likely turn to groundwater as a replacement source. … ” Read more from Arizona State University here: What does the Colorado River shortage mean for … residential water users?
Why the Southwest’s shrinking water reservoirs matter to Colorado
” … Federal authorities warn hydropower electricity for millions of people (and their air conditioners) could be jeopardized if water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead — now both about 34% full — fall much lower. That’s partly why water officials from seven states met in Denver this week to size up perils before their next round of negotiations over how states deal with diminishing water. Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming (the Upper Basin states along the Colorado River) are facing pressure from Lower Basin states (Arizona, Nevada, California) to use less water — even though the 1922 Colorado River Compact legally entitles them to use more — to try to save the downriver reservoirs. … ” Read more from the Denver Post here: Why the Southwest’s shrinking water reservoirs matter to Colorado
In national water news today …
Western governors make bipartisan plea as states battle record heat and drought
“A pair of governors on Sunday called on the federal government for help and pushed for solutions as their states grapple with recording-breaking temperatures, drought and wildfires that officials have said is being driven by climate change. “We need resources and we need boots on the ground. For example, we need financial resources to be able to purchase critical, essential equipment, like aircraft, to help us fight fire,” Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, a Democrat, said on CBS’ “Face The Nation” when asked what the federal government should do to help states prepare for conditions that scientists warn could be a new normal. “It also means that agencies like FEMA, who do not aid our undocumented families — we need to make sure that that happens.” … ” Read more from CNN here: Western governors make bipartisan plea as states battle record heat and drought
As parts of U.S. experience drought, old wells are spewing water no one is plugging
“Water has never been more valuable. Parts of the west are dealing with record droughts. The Great Salt Lake is reaching record low levels. But in parts of Texas, an area struggling with water in its own right, water is spewing uncontrollably as a result of old, unplugged irrigation wells. … So much water is coming out of these wells, actual new lakes are forming. … Wildlife is actually migrating to this part of Texas from the Gulf Coast, which is nine hours away. … ” Read more from Channel 23 here: As parts of U.S. experience drought, old wells are spewing water no one is plugging
New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say
“Climate activists and their Democratic allies in Congress are pressing with renewed urgency for huge investments to slow global warming, after a bipartisan infrastructure plan cut out some of President Joe Biden’s key climate initiatives. Supporters say a larger, Democratic-only package now being developed in Congress must meet Biden’s promise to move the country toward carbon-free electricity, make America a global leader in electric vehicles and create millions of jobs in solar, wind and other clean- energy industries. But passage of a larger, multitrillion-dollar bill faces significant hurdles, even if Democrats use a procedural method that requires only a simple majority. It’s far from certain, in an evenly divided Senate, that moderate Democrats will agree to an expansive measure that could swell to as high as $6 trillion. … ” Read more from the Associated Press here: New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say
Break’s over. Will Democrats act?
Opinion columnist Katrina vanden Heuvel writes, “The West is now suffering record drought and heat, the most recent measure of the climate catastrophe that is already upon us. Nearly one-fourth of American households lack broadband access. A water main breaks every two minutes. With child-care costs soaring, more than 1 million workers — largely women — have been driven out of the economy, even as the economy reopens. Forty percent of Americans have no wealth at all, while the top 1 percent pockets over 30 percent of the nation’s wealth. Are Democrats ready to act? That is the critical question as Congress returns from its holiday break. … ” Read more from the Washington Post here: Break’s over. Will Democrats act?
More news and commentary in the holiday weekend edition of the Daily Digest …
In California water news this weekend …
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Dealing with drought: Farmers challenged as water supply dwindles
- Hoover Dam reservoir at record low water levels, raising concerns about hydroelectric power bound for SoCal
- Alarmingly low rain levels prime California for fire danger in summer, fall
- Why are almond growers uprooting their orchards?
- Visualizing basis in the water futures market: An example from the Westside 5
- Revisiting Small Populations in Jeopardy: A Rejoinder to Bork Et Al.
- Some 200 California projects may be funded by infrastructure bill. Search your city’s projects here
- BLUE DOT PODCAST: Farming California’s Delta With Nature In Mind
- Karuk Tribe petitions State Water Board to curtail Scott River water use and stop coho extinction
- RADIO SHOW: Wiyot tribe declares state of emergency for rivers
- Southwest monsoon ramps up, brings much-needed rain
- And more …
Click here for the holiday weekend edition of the Daily Digest.
Today’s featured articles …
BLOG ROUND-UP: Achieving water abundance; California’s water futures market slow to rise; “Legendary” Bay-Delta scientist resigns from DISB; A decade of recharge; and more …
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