Panel discussion: “Fixing” California’s water rights system Maven Best of the Notebook May 25, 2016Panel of prominent attorneys discusses how the state’s water rights system performed in the drought and what changes, if any,...
Dr. Glenda Humiston: One million more acre-feet of water per year … Maven Best of the Notebook May 24, 2016Dr. Glenda Humiston shares her vision for how California can generate additional water and have a thriving agricultural economy at...
California Weather Blog: Unsettled late spring conditions in NorCal; La Niña Looms Maven Other News Item May 20, 2016From Daniel Swain at the California Weather Blog: A relatively cold late-season low pressure system is currently diving southward along...
Court issues ruling on Delta Plan lawsuits Maven News and Features May 19, 2016Mixed ruling finds the Delta Plan lacking in measurable targets, but that the Council did not exceed its authority in...
Delta Stewardship Council: Independent science review panels and the biological opinions Maven Meetings May 19, 2016Panel at the Delta Stewardship Council discusses the effectiveness and impact of the yearly independent science panel review of the...
This just in … State Water Board Adopts ‘Stress Test’ Approach to Water Conservation Regulation Maven Breaking News May 18, 2016From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board today adopted a statewide water conservation approach...
This just in … DWR Regulations to Guide Local Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans Approved by California Water Commission Maven Breaking News May 18, 2016From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) regulations that will guide local groundwater sustainability agency...
Delta Stewardship Council: 2016: El Nino and Beyond: A look at water operations in the year ahead Maven Event coverage May 18, 2016John Leahigh with the State Water Project, David Guy with the Northern California Water Association, and Ara Azdherian with the...
Secretary John Laird: An argument for the Delta tunnels: Essential truths and myths about California water Maven Event coverage May 17, 2016Secretary John Laird argues in his keynote address at Capitol Weekly’s Water 2016 conference: “Given the truths and given the...
Guest commentary: Restore the Delta responds to Secretary Laird’s speech Maven Guest contributors May 17, 2016Secretary Laird’s truths are more truthiness, says Tim Stroshane, water policy analyst for Restore the Delta Commentary written by Tim...
Adaptive management of the nutrient problem in the Delta: Integrating science and policy Maven Event coverage May 12, 2016Dr. Lisa Thompson discusses the upgrades to Sacramento’s wastewater treatment plant; highlights a new study on the effects of wastewater...
California Water Commission: SGMA Implementation – Update on the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) regulation Maven Meetings May 11, 2016Department of Water Resources staff review all the comments received on the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan regulations, and discuss possible...
Felicia Marcus: California Water 2016 and beyond: ‘It’s a steep hill but we can get there if … ‘ Maven Best of the Notebook May 10, 2016Felicia Marcus addresses the California Water Policy Conference, emphasizing the need for people skills to face the future: “It has...
Water agencies and organizations react to Governor Brown’s Executive Order and the State Water Boards proposal for modifying the urban water conservation reg Maven Other News Item May 10, 2016Yesterday, Governor Brown issued an executive order, making some water conservation measures permanent and calling on water suppliers to prepare...
Water Supply Index (WSI) forecast for May 1st, 2016 Maven News and Features May 10, 2016From the Department of Water Resources: DWR staff have finished the May 1, 2016 Water Supply Index (WSI) and Bulletin...
