DAILY DIGEST: Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to try to strike ‘inflammatory’ portions of Oroville Dam lawsuits at hearing Friday in Sacramento; Atmospheric river storms pummel California with snow, rain and mud; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST February 14, 2019In California water news today, Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to...
SCIENCE NEWS: The fish doctor; CDFW herring surveys; Lessons from a butterfly basket; Roaches of California; Diets of Baby Giants; and more … Maven Science News February 14, 2019In science news this week: The fish doctor: “She wanted to work with people – be a nurse, maybe even...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Restoration in the Cache Slough Complex: The Yolo Flyway Farms Restoration Project Maven Science on the Notebook February 14, 2019The Yolo Flyway Farms Restoration Project involves restoring and enhancing approximately 278 acres of tidal freshwater wetlands at the southern...
DAILY DIGEST: Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels, makes changes at State Water Board; Storm fueled by atmospheric river to flood pretty much everywhere; Groundwater agencies work towards sustainability; With CVWD okay, IID now holds key to seven state drought deal; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST February 13, 2019In California water news today, Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels in State of the State speech, appoints...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom designates Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the State Water Board; appoints Laurel Firestone from the Community Water Center to the Board Maven Breaking News February 12, 2019From the Office of the Governor: “We have a big state with diverse water needs. Cities that need clean water...
REACTIONS (UPDATED) from agencies, legislators, and organizations to Governor Newsom’s announcements on Cal Water Fix, New State Water Board Chair Maven LATEST NEWS February 12, 2019Plus a wrap-up of media coverage of today’s events In Governor Newsom’s State of the State address earlier today, he...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom discusses water in State of the State address Maven Breaking News February 12, 2019Governor Newsom says he will pursue single tunnel option; appoints Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the Water Board Governor Newsom...
DAILY DIGEST: Top leader at the Department on Interior pushes a policy favoring his former client; Transition watch: Water board shake-up?; 18 million trees died in California in 2018; Snow melt? Warm winter storm taking aim at Sierra Nevada; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST February 12, 2019In California water news today, Top leader at the Department on Interior pushes a policy favoring his former client; Transition...
CA WEATHER BLOG: Strong but complex storm sequence this week will bring rain, wind, and flood concerns to California Maven Other News Item February 11, 2019 From Daniel Swain at the California Weather Blog: Remember, two blog posts ago, when I mentioned that the recent...
THIS JUST IN … DWR Finalizes Groundwater Basin Boundary Modifications under SGMA Maven Breaking News February 11, 2019From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced final decisions for groundwater basin...
DAILY DIGEST: They’re big, furry and could destroy the Delta. California has a $2M plan to kill them; CA’s ‘dry’ farmers grow crops without irrigation; Weekend storm brings several feet of fresh snow to Lake Tahoe; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST February 11, 2019In California water news today, They’re big, furry and could destroy the Delta. California has a $2 million plan to...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Atmospheric river possible next week; PFAS showing up in waterways, EPA, CA consider regulation; Nutria issues continue for farmers; Polluters are paying much lower fines under Trump, EPA says; The world’s watersheds, mapped in gorgeous detail; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST February 10, 2019In California water news this weekend, Atmospheric river possible next week for California, raising flood concerns; PFAS showing up in...
WATER SUPPLY INDEX for February 1st Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS February 9, 2019From the Department of Water Resources: The February 1, 2019 Water Supply Index (WSI) and Bulletin 120 (B120) forecasts are...
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM: February Pulse Flows to be Released from Friant Dam Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS February 9, 2019From the San Joaquin River Restoration Program: The Bureau of Reclamation is preparing for pulse flows below Sack Dam beginning...
DAILY DIGEST: Biological Assessment called a game changer for CA’s water landscape; 2 year anniversary of Oroville Spillway crisis marked by emergency spillway completion, lawsuit; Trump Administration to waive environmental reviews for San Diego border wall; Clean drinking water debate rekindled; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST February 8, 2019In California water news today, Biological Assessment Will Be A Game Changer For California’s Water Landscape; Bay Area Salmon Advocates...