DAILY DIGEST, 12/31: Snow season ‘off to a great start,’ but drought far from over; Delta pumps throttled back despite rains; Drought Map shows almost all of CA out of ‘exceptional drought’; Why innovation in water is tough as hell; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 31, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] First snow survey of the season … California snow season ‘off to a great start,’ but drought far...
DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: Certification of Consistency Filed for Lookout Slough Tidal Habitat Restoration and Flood Improvement Project Maven Other Announcements December 31, 2021From the Delta Stewardship Council: The following certification of consistency with the Delta Plan for a covered action has been...
Zooplankton: Not just for [fish] breakfast anymore! Maven Science News December 30, 2021From the Interagency Ecological Program’s Science Stories: Adventures in Bay-Delta Data: “Lots of Interagency Ecological Program (IEP) scientists research fish....
THIS JUST IN … Early Winter Storms Provide Much-Needed Sierra Snowpack: Statewide 160% of normal Maven Breaking News December 30, 2021Drought Relief Will Depend on Remaining Wet Season From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR)...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/30: Snowpack jumps to nearly 160% of average, nourishing hopes for drought recovery; Lake Oroville rising after 2021 historic lows; Researchers optimistic about new housing despite drought; New California laws coming into effect on January 1, 2022; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 30, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … California snowpack jumps to nearly 160% of average, nourishing hopes for drought...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/29: 17 feet of snow breaking records, but it’s not enough; Zero Delta smelt found in fall CDFW survey as captively-produced smelt released; Why water is being released from Folsom during drought; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 29, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … The nearly 17 feet of snow in California’s Sierra Nevada is crushing...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/28: Record snowfall in the Sierra; Critics say groundwater managers emphasizing recharge, not pumping cuts; Legislators urge Newsom administration to act on delayed water storage projects; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 28, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Record snowfall in the Sierra: Storms smash 51-year-old record, force closures...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/27: Paper records and steel vaults: Can CA water rights enter the digital age?; Rain, snow will continue to pile up this week; Nestle’s water controversy, explained; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 27, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Paper records and steel vaults: Can California water rights enter the...
NOW AVAILABLE: Wastewater, Urban Trees and Parklands Methods Workshops: Presentation Materials Available Maven Other Announcements December 27, 2021From the State Water Board: On December 2 & 3, 2021, State Water Board staff hosted two workshops providing an...
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING: Water Loss Performance Standards Maven Other Announcements December 27, 2021From the State Water Board: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Water Loss Performance Standards has been posted (below) and...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Parts of California get a White Christmas after snowfall; Evacuation advisories lifted after inspection of Twain Harte Lake Dam; California loses bid to throw out lawsuit over drilling permits issued without environmental review; Kightlinger named Acting GM of Pasadena Water and Power; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 26, 2021[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Parts of California get a White Christmas after snowfall “Parts of California...
It’s not too late to support Maven’s Notebook – and get a tax deduction for 2021! Maven Uncategorized December 26, 2021Dear readers, As part of the California water community, you know Maven’s Notebook and the California Water Library are all...
Happy holidays from Maven’s Notebook! Maven Uncategorized December 24, 2021Happy holidays to you and yours! As I reflect back on the past year, I am truly grateful for your...
DAILY DIGEST, 12/23: Large water pipeline in Kings County raising questions, concerns; Merced irrigation officials scramble to fix groundwater plan; Water, drought, and the supply chain crisis; AR storms continue; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 23, 2021— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Large water pipeline in Kings County raising questions, concerns “A large water...
Coleman hatchery releases two million additional salmon in Sacramento River Maven Science News December 22, 2021From the US Fish and Wildlife Service: Success on the first try. That’s what transpired this past December and January,...