SCIENCE NEWS: Human actions impact wild salmon’s ability to evolve; A worm, a parasite, and a salmon; Wildfire ash could trap mercury; Tracking aquifer water with seismic noise; and more … Maven Science News December 6, 2018In science news this week: Human actions impact wild salmon’s ability to evolve: “Once spring-run chinook salmon disappear, they are...
DAILY DIGEST: Let it flow: In about-face, state breaks and shifts levees to restore natural floodplains; This river is too toxic to touch, and people live right next to it; Millennium Tower homeowners propose $100 million solution to sinking problem; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 5, 2018In California water news today, Let it flow: In about-face, state breaks and shifts levees to restore natural floodplains; This...
ACWA CONFERENCE: Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth on the Department’s efforts to confront the challenges ahead Maven Speeches and profiles December 5, 2018Karla Nemeth was appointed Director of the California Department of Water Resources by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on January...
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Appeal Filed for Smith Canal Certification of Consistency Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 5, 2018From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Atherton Cove Property Owners Association has filed an appeal with the Delta Stewardship Council...
DAILY DIGEST: Feinstein, McCarthy push rider to fund California storage plans; America’s second biggest levee system is keeping Sacramento dry – for now; Balancing the public benefits of drones with privacy protection; The riddle of the roaming plastics; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 4, 2018In California water news today, Feinstein, McCarthy push rider to fund California storage plans; America’s second biggest levee system is...
DAILY DIGEST: California to be first stop of next cross-country US winter storm; Under Santa Cruz wharf, a robot watches for algal blooms; Erosion closes Dana Point Beach; Dire warnings for Arizona, the Southwest included in new federal climate report; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 3, 2018In California water news today, California to be first stop of next cross-country US winter storm; An invasive, elusive 20-pound...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Trump Admin attempts to take control of CA water deliveries; Monitoring water quality after wildfires; Request to streamline federal document purges has researchers on edge; Advance in storm forecasting allows Lake Mendocino to hold more winter runoff; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST December 2, 2018In California water news this weekend, Trump Administration attempts to take control of California water deliveries; Huge Delta water deal...
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING for Delta Plan amendment regarding mitigation monitoring and reporting program Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 1, 2018From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Delta Stewardship Council (Council) is proposing to amend California Code of Regulations section 5002...
BAY DELTA PLAN UPDATE: San Joaquin River Flows & Southern Delta Salinity Bay-Delta Plan Amendments: Agenda for the December 11-12, 2018 Board Meeting Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 1, 2018From the State Water Resources Control Board: On July 6, 2018, the State Water Board released proposed Plan Amendments for...
DWR SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MGT UPDATE: Draft basin boundary modifications and updated FAQ available, Update on basin prioritization and alternatives; SGMA Governance Survey, and more … Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 1, 2018From the Department of Water Resources, Sustainable Groundwater Management Office: NEW Draft Basin Boundary Modifications Released The California Department of...
PUBLIC WORKSHOP: Draft Water Boards’ tribal consultation policy Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 1, 2018From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board will be hosting an additional workshop on...
THIS JUST IN … Huge Delta water deal backed by Dianne Feinstein, Jerry Brown, Kevin McCarthy Maven Breaking News November 30, 2018From the Sacramento Bee: “California’s most senior Democrat and most powerful Republican in Washington are teaming up to extend a...
THIS JUST IN … Initial State Water Project Allocation at 10 Percent Maven Breaking News November 30, 2018From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced an initial water allocation of...
DAILY DIGEST: Could this obscure agency derail Jerry Brown’s Delta tunnels?; Flooding in California as rain hits wildfire-burned areas; In California, houses burned; so did the toxic chemicals they contained; Outline of Colorado River drought agreement takes shape in Arizona; and more … Maven DAILY DIGEST November 30, 2018In California water news today, Could this obscure agency derail Jerry Brown’s Delta tunnels?; Flooding in California as rain hits...
SGMA IMPLEMENTATION … Draft Basin Boundary Modifications Released Maven Breaking News November 29, 2018From the Department of Water Resources: “The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today released Draft Basin Boundary Modifications. The...