THIS JUST IN … Democratic Congressmembers applaud California leadership efforts to uphold strict science-based policymaking Maven Breaking News April 28, 2020The letter encourages the State’s effort to require the Trump Administration to comply with federal and California law From the...
DAILY DIGEST, 4/28: Trump opens floodgates, and acrimony swamps Calif.; New research looks at farmers’ perception of fairness in SGMA implementation; Fishing and conservation groups say Westlands federal water contract deal is illegal; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST April 28, 2020 Delta Science Needs virtual discussion from 9:15am to 10:15am: In preparation for the Delta Science Needs workshop, the Delta...
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY: Draft Sacramento River Temperature Management Plan Maven Other Announcements April 28, 2020From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board is providing an opportunity for written public...
DAILY DIGEST, 4/27: What’s flushed today can be a problem months from now; Researchers retracing the steps of a century-old expedition to see how CA’s birdlife has changed; From meadow to marsh, habitats may take a hit during pandemic; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST April 27, 2020WEBINAR: Climate Change and COVID-19: Can this crisis shift the paradigm? from 12pm to 1pm. This conversation will feature Berkeley...
NOTICE: Public Stakeholder Webinar and Material on Water Loss Performance Standards Maven Other Announcements April 27, 2020From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board will hold a public stakeholder webinar to...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Kavanaugh takes cues from Scalia in groundwater ruling; Can nature help curb climate change?; Water battle brewing in Klamath Falls; Legal analyses on Clean Water Act ruling, WOTUS, and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST April 26, 2020Kavanaugh takes cues from Scalia in groundwater ruling: “The Supreme Court’s newest justice yesterday waded into the murky waters of...
DAILY DIGEST, 4/24: Early season heatwave in SoCal; drought intensifies in NorCal; Regional water boards have issued hundreds of approvals for compliance extensions; SCOTUS Clean Water Act test ‘devastating’ for industry; Marin Municipal Water District considers ‘very aggressive’ water purchase; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST April 24, 2020The Central Valley Flood Protection Board meets at 9am. Agenda items include an informational briefings on the Yolo Bypass Salmonid...
DAILY DIGEST, 4/23: As a dying Salton Sea spews harmful dust, Imperial Valley water wars heat up again; CA ranks small water agencies in the county, state for drought vulnerability; Coronavirus forces farmworkers to scramble for safe drinking water; Supreme Court hands environmentalists a win in water pollution case; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST April 23, 2020WEBINAR: The Conservation Lands Network: A bold regional vision and tools to increase the pace and scale of conservation in...
WESTERN GROUNDWATER CONGRESS: Water resources management in the Pajaro Valley Basin Maven Event coverage April 23, 2020The Pajaro Valley is home to a billion-dollar agricultural industry, it’s rich, fertile soil providing fruits and vegetables for the...
SCIENCE NEWS: The improbable comeback of spring-run Chinook salmon in the San Joaquin River; Symposium on estuarine connectivity; Floater mussels take fish for an epic joyride; Move over, San Andreas: There’s an ominous new fault in town; and more … Maven Science News April 23, 2020Science of an underdog: the improbable comeback of spring-run Chinook salmon in the San Joaquin River: ““You can’t design a...
DAILY DIGEST, Earth Day: In new filing, Becerra seeks to halt Trump’s Valley water boost; Water suppliers must report usage; Water availability for San Joaquin Valley farms: a balancing act; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST April 22, 2020WEBINAR: Drought Preparedness and Response from 10am to 11am. Presented by the American Water Works Association. Click here to register....
CA WATER LAW SYMPOSIUM: Removing the dams on the Lower Klamath River Maven Event coverage April 22, 2020Compared to most coastal river systems, the Klamath River is upside down. It starts slow and high among the farmlands...
DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT: A sampling of scoping comments (UPDATED) Maven Other News Item April 22, 2020Last Friday, April 17th, the public comment period for scoping comments on the Delta Conveyance Project closed. Here are some...
THIS JUST IN … Attorney General Becerra Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Actions to Endanger California’s Ecosystems Maven Breaking News April 21, 2020From the Office of the Attorney General: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, the California Natural Resources Agency, and the California...
THIS JUST IN … State Water Board Adopts Monthly Water Use Reporting Requirements Maven Breaking News April 21, 2020From the State Water Resources Control Board: California’s largest urban retail water suppliers will now be required to report monthly...