DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Defying environmentalists, Newsom vetoes bill to block Trump’s Endangered Species Act rollback; Secretary Bernhardt wants to enlarge Shasta dam; Westlands would benefit; Bird study results questioned; Two new dams near the Grand Canyon?; Nutria as tasty dog treats; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST September 29, 2019 In California water news this weekend, Defying environmentalists, Newsom vetoes bill to block Trump’s Endangered Species Act rollback; The...
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT: Tule River Spillway project document out for public review Maven Uncategorized September 28, 2019From the US Army Corps of Engineers: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released today a draft environmental...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom vetoes SB 1 Maven Breaking News September 27, 2019Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 1 with the following message: “I am returning Senate Bill 1 without my...
DELTA CONVEYANCE: Delta Stakeholder Engagement Committee: Deadline for applications extended, Frequently Asked Questions posted Maven Other Announcements September 27, 2019The Board of Directors of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority is seeking applications for a new Delta Stakeholder...
DAILY DIGEST: As water goes scarce, can solar farms prop up the Valley?; EPA claims SF homeless crisis affecting water quality. Breed, Newsom hit back; PG&E power outages could be disastrous for wineries; Erosion threatens scenery and real estate along CA coastline; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST September 27, 2019In California water news today, ‘Farming the sun:’ As water goes scarce, can solar farms prop up the Valley?; EPA...
DAILY DIGEST: State officials spar with feds over Delta water operations; EPA says CA is also ‘failing’ to meet water pollution standards; CA leads lawsuit against rollback of ESA; State Supreme Court weighs in on Shasta Dam case; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST September 26, 2019In California water news today, State officials spar with feds over Delta water operations; EPA to California: You’re also ‘failing’...
DFW Director Bonham urges Reclamation to implement Fall X2 Maven Other News Item September 26, 2019Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation signaled that they would not be participating in the Fall X2 action, which is...
SCIENCE NEWS: Paiute cutthroat trout reintroduced to native habitat; Machine learning aims to improve water management; As temperatures change, what organisms move north to California?; Can AI keep L.A.’s water flowing post-earthquake?; and more … Maven Science News September 26, 2019In science news this week: Paiute Cutthroat Trout Reintroduced to Native Habitat in High Sierra Wilderness; Machine learning aims to...
BROWN BAG SEMINAR: Managing water quality across boundaries Maven Science on the Notebook September 26, 2019There are numerous agencies involved in water quality issues that are focused on the San Francisco Bay and the Delta. ...
DAILY DIGEST: CA sues EPA over protection of SF Bay salt ponds; Can farmers adapt to SGMA?; Dry autumn winds bring fire threat — again; Water year 2019 leaves reservoirs with good storage; The newest hope to beat the traffic: a ‘flying’ water taxi and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST September 25, 2019In California water news today, Calif. sues EPA for nixing protection of S.F. Bay salt ponds; California farmers face ‘catastrophic’...
CA WATER COMMISSION: DWR Director Karla Nemeth on the Department’s Strategic Plan, Delta conveyance Maven Meetings September 25, 2019At the August meeting of the California Water Commission, Karla Nemeth, Director of the Department of Water Resources (DWR), spoke...
UPDATE: Bulletin 74 — California Well Standards Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS September 25, 2019From the Department of Water Resources: Continued Communication & Outreach Stakeholder engagement is a critical ingredient for the successful development...
DAILY DIGEST: Silicon Valley is one of the most polluted places in the country; The next big effort in AI: keeping L.A.’s water flowing post-earthquake; New $100M innovation hub to accelerate R&D for a secure water future; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST September 24, 2019In California water news today, Silicon Valley Is One of the Most Polluted Places in the Country; The next big...
DAILY DIGEST: They’re big, furry and Congress might help California kill them all to save the Delta; Cannabis irrigation in NorCal; These trees survived the drought and that’s giving scientists hope for climate change; Birds are vanishing from North America; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST September 23, 2019In California water news today, They’re big, furry and Congress might help California kill them all to save the Delta;...
VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS: Environmental NGOs send letter to Governor Newsom outlining concerns Maven Other News Item September 23, 2019Last week, representatives for the environmental organizations that are actively participating in the Voluntary Agreement process sent a letter to...