This just in … Reactions to water bond: ACWA and Speaker Toni Atkins say yes; Restore the Delta says no Maven Breaking News August 12, 2014Here are the latest reactions to the water bond: From ACWA: “ACWA Executive Director Timothy Quinn today issued the following...
This just in … Wolk endorses new revised $7 billion water bond; Points to agreement to protect the Delta and prevent funding of Delta Tunnels Maven Breaking News August 12, 2014From the office of Senator Lois Wolk: State Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) today announced her support and agreement to author...
Delta Stewardship Council hears updates on the Delta Levee Prioritization Strategy and Delta Plan performance measures Maven Meetings August 12, 2014At the July 25 meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, staff updated the council members on the progress made on...
Governor’s statement on today’s water bond developments; reactions from Senator Feinstein, interest groups Maven Other News Item August 11, 2014Governor Brown released the following statement: Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement after signing legislation to...
This just in … Here’s the text for Governor Brown’s compromise bond proposal Maven Breaking News August 11, 2014It is here: gov bond language 081114 UPDATE: More on today’s developments Governor’s statement on today’s water bond developments; reactions...
Water bond update: Lawmakers poised to vote this afternoon to extend deadline on water bond; Gov. Brown floats new bond compromise Maven Other News Item August 11, 2014From Capital Public Radio; “California lawmakers are poised to vote Monday afternoon to extend Monday’s deadline for the Secretary of...
California Weather Blog: Major lightning outbreak/fire weather event likely in California, part of very active summer monsoon in 2014, plus is persistent ridging returning … ? Maven Other News Item August 11, 2014From the California Weather Blog: California’s very active summer pattern (see below) is set to continue over the next few...
This just in … Senate Republicans unveil $8.7B water bond proposal Maven Breaking News August 8, 2014This article has just been posted by the Los Angeles Times: “Senate Republicans, who have chafed at Gov. Jerry Brown’s...
Westlands Water District writes State Water Board, alleges water meant for Westlands farmers is being unlawfully diverted in south & central Delta Maven Other News Item August 8, 2014Westlands Water District alleges water being acquired through transfers and exchange agreements is being unlawfully diverted by south and/or central...
Independent science panels present findings to the Delta Stewardship Council from Delta flows workshops Maven Meetings August 6, 2014At the July 25 meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, the council members heard an informational update on two independent...
Article to note: Brown Pushes For $6 Billion Water Bond, Insists Plan Is ‘Tunnel Neutral’ – with Gov. Brown interview Maven Other News Item August 5, 2014From Capital Public Radio: “California Governor Jerry Brown has broken his silence on water bond talks. He’s opposing the $11...
This just in … Governor Brown’s water bond letter: “We must act now so that we can continue to manage as good stewards of this vital resource for generations to come. But we can and must do so without returning California to the days of overwhelming deficit and debt.” Maven Breaking News August 5, 2014Leave it to my wonderful readers to dig up what I hadn’t been able to find (Thank you!) … here’s...
This just in … Governor Brown pushes smaller water bond; Senator Wolk responds Maven Breaking News August 5, 2014Governor Jerry Brown is pressing his case for a smaller bond, reports the Sacramento Bee: “Gov. Jerry Brown, pressing his...
Article to note: California groundwater legislation will be amended Monday; Basins get more than two decades to balance groundwater use. Maven Other News Item August 1, 2014From the Circle of Blue: “California lawmakers begin their sprint finish Monday to pass new rules for managing groundwater before...
This just in … Speaker Toni G. Atkins Appoints Aja Brown to the Delta Stewardship Council Maven Breaking News August 1, 2014From the website of Speaker Toni Atkins: Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins has (D-San Diego) today announced the appointment of...
