DAILY DIGEST

A daily compilation of California water news and commentary from around the state and the nation.

DAILY DIGEST: El Nino, La Nina, or neither? That’s the question this winter for NorCal; How Las Vegas aims to be the next Silicon Valley for water innovation; State Water Board adopts cannabis cultivation policy; Oroville Dam flood plan calls for keeping the lake lower than usual; and more …

October 19, 2017

In California water news today, El Nino, La Nina, or neither? That’s the question this winter for Northern Californians; How...

DAILY DIGEST: Santa Clara Valley Water District votes on Cal Water Fix; Governor vetoes water rights bill; State Board’s proposed water plan brings statewide impact; Rising seas: What you need to know about the danger lapping at California’s shores; and more …

Maven

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October 18, 2017

In California water news today, Santa Clara Valley Water District rejects Jerry Brown’s twin Delta tunnels plan; Brown administration says...

DAILY DIGEST: Key vote on $17 billion Delta tunnels project today in San Jose; The Delta from within; DWR plans lower elevation for Oroville heading into flood season; Water Deeply Talks: Water markets; Western Innovator: Improving crops, waterfowl habitat; and more …

Maven

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October 17, 2017

In California water news today, Key vote on $17 billion Delta tunnels project today in San Jose; The Delta from...

DAILY DIGEST: As water agencies cast votes, future of Delta tunnels remains unclear; Why one LA-based enviro group supports the Delta tunnels; Parks and water bond to be on 2018 ballot; The public trust doctrine: A modern debate over a classic doctrine; and more …

Maven

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October 16, 2017

In California water news today, As water agencies cast votes, future of Delta tunnels remains unclear; Here’s why one LA-based...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: PG&E project blamed for harming endangered fish in the Eel River; CA’s multi-million pot farms going up in smoke; North Bay open space managers wait to survey damage; Western AZ tribes could lease Colorado River water; and more …

Maven

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October 15, 2017

In California water news this weekend, PG&E project blamed for harming endangered fish in the Eel River; California’s multi-million pot...

DAILY DIGEST: Kern County Water Agency, Castaic Lake Water Agency vote to support Water Fix; Vast majority of 710,000 salmon, trout survive wine country fires; California’s wildfires: Why have they been so destructive?; The challenge of preserving California’s coastal legacy; and more …

Maven

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October 13, 2017

In California water news today, Kern County Water Agency opts to support Brown’s Water Fix; Kern County agency votes to...

DAILY DIGEST: Downsizing raised as possibility as Delta tunnels clear hurdle; Legal analysis: Numerous parties oppose DWR’s attempt to obtain judicial approval for Cal Water Fix bonds; What needs to be done to stop wildfires in drought-killed forests; and more …

Maven

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October 12, 2017

In California water news today, Downsizing raised as possibility as Governor’s Delta Plan clears hurdle; Legal analysis: Numerous Parties Oppose...

DAILY DIGEST: Metropolitan, Coachella Valley vote yes on Delta tunnels; Los Angeles mayor on Jerry Brown’s tunnel plan: just build one; State board sticks to flow regime on Sacramento River; What pumps tell us about water, power, and the worker; and more …

Maven

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October 11, 2017

In California water news today, Southern California water agency approves pitching in $4.3 billion for massive Delta tunnels project; Metropolitan...

DAILY DIGEST: Cal Water Fix faces critical MWD vote today in LA; A landmark California plan puts floodplains back in business; CA tribe wants to bring their salmon home from New Zealand River; The soft underbelly of the SGMA; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

October 10, 2017

In California water news today, $17 billion Delta water tunnels project faces critical MWD vote today in LA; What’s at...

DAILY DIGEST: Once again, Southern California holds the key to a major Southern California water project; Maven’s Notebook taps into flood of California water data; The Cadiz desert water project is facing a new hurdle; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

October 9, 2017

In California water news today, Once again, Southern California holds the key to a major Southern California water project; Maven’s...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: LA city councilman wants Metropolitan to call off Delta tunnels vote; Water officials seek to improve forecasting of major storms; Why was the 2015-16 El Nino event so dry?; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

October 8, 2017

In California water news this weekend, LA city councilman wants Metropolitan to call off Delta tunnels vote; Water officials seek...

DAILY DIGEST: Tunnels audit heaps blame on state; Governor Brown visits LA to lobby for Water Fix, signs bill allowing water users to save money; Increasing chance of La Nina; and more …

Maven

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October 6, 2017

In California water news today, Tunnels audit heaps blame on state; State auditor rips Jerry Brown’s $17 billion tunnel project;...

DAILY DIGEST: Bill to ease water measuring regs awaits Governor’s signature; Oroville Dam spillway update: 85 vertical feet with 1 month left to go; Snowstorm closes Sonora Pass; 48 environmental rules on the way out under Trump; and more …

Maven

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October 5, 2017

In California water news today, Bill to ease water measuring regs awaits Governor’s signature; Rebuilding the Oroville Dam spillways; Oroville...

DAILY DIGEST: California reservoirs are full, but will this winter be wet or dry?; California needs better weather prediction tools for water management; Migrating birds are running out of water; Klamath Basin irrigators lose ‘takings’ case that dates back to 2001 shutoff; and more …

Maven

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October 4, 2017

In California water news today, California reservoirs are full, but will this winter be wet or dry?; California needs better...

DAILY DIGEST: Freeing up fish: The effort to remove barriers to spawning sites; As marijuana industry explodes, some shift to water conservation; Slideshow: How ‘white blobs’ and other species invaded CA waters; U.S. climate change policy: Made in California

Maven

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October 3, 2017

In California water news today, Freeing up fish: The effort to remove barriers to spawning sites; As marijuana industry explodes,...

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DAILY DIGEST: El Nino, La Nina, or neither? That’s the question this winter for NorCal; How Las Vegas aims to be the next Silicon Valley for water innovation; State Water Board adopts cannabis cultivation policy; Oroville Dam flood plan calls for keeping the lake lower than usual; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Santa Clara Valley Water District votes on Cal Water Fix; Governor vetoes water rights bill; State Board’s proposed water plan brings statewide impact; Rising seas: What you need to know about the danger lapping at California’s shores; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Key vote on $17 billion Delta tunnels project today in San Jose; The Delta from within; DWR plans lower elevation for Oroville heading into flood season; Water Deeply Talks: Water markets; Western Innovator: Improving crops, waterfowl habitat; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: As water agencies cast votes, future of Delta tunnels remains unclear; Why one LA-based enviro group supports the Delta tunnels; Parks and water bond to be on 2018 ballot; The public trust doctrine: A modern debate over a classic doctrine; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: PG&E project blamed for harming endangered fish in the Eel River; CA’s multi-million pot farms going up in smoke; North Bay open space managers wait to survey damage; Western AZ tribes could lease Colorado River water; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Kern County Water Agency, Castaic Lake Water Agency vote to support Water Fix; Vast majority of 710,000 salmon, trout survive wine country fires; California’s wildfires: Why have they been so destructive?; The challenge of preserving California’s coastal legacy; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Downsizing raised as possibility as Delta tunnels clear hurdle; Legal analysis: Numerous parties oppose DWR’s attempt to obtain judicial approval for Cal Water Fix bonds; What needs to be done to stop wildfires in drought-killed forests; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Metropolitan, Coachella Valley vote yes on Delta tunnels; Los Angeles mayor on Jerry Brown’s tunnel plan: just build one; State board sticks to flow regime on Sacramento River; What pumps tell us about water, power, and the worker; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Cal Water Fix faces critical MWD vote today in LA; A landmark California plan puts floodplains back in business; CA tribe wants to bring their salmon home from New Zealand River; The soft underbelly of the SGMA; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Once again, Southern California holds the key to a major Southern California water project; Maven’s Notebook taps into flood of California water data; The Cadiz desert water project is facing a new hurdle; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: LA city councilman wants Metropolitan to call off Delta tunnels vote; Water officials seek to improve forecasting of major storms; Why was the 2015-16 El Nino event so dry?; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Tunnels audit heaps blame on state; Governor Brown visits LA to lobby for Water Fix, signs bill allowing water users to save money; Increasing chance of La Nina; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Bill to ease water measuring regs awaits Governor’s signature; Oroville Dam spillway update: 85 vertical feet with 1 month left to go; Snowstorm closes Sonora Pass; 48 environmental rules on the way out under Trump; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: California reservoirs are full, but will this winter be wet or dry?; California needs better weather prediction tools for water management; Migrating birds are running out of water; Klamath Basin irrigators lose ‘takings’ case that dates back to 2001 shutoff; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Freeing up fish: The effort to remove barriers to spawning sites; As marijuana industry explodes, some shift to water conservation; Slideshow: How ‘white blobs’ and other species invaded CA waters; U.S. climate change policy: Made in California

DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: How much habitat restoration has occurred in the Delta and Suisun Marsh since 2007?

DELTA LEAD SCIENTIST: The role of water quality in salmon predation

MONTHLY RESERVOIR REPORT for December 1

KAMYAR GUIVETCHI: Managing Water Resources for Sustainability & Resilience

DAILY DIGEST, 12/9: Friday

DAILY DIGEST, 12/7: Study: Reuse can affect water quality in unintended ways; NOAA explores next steps for habitat restoration in Klamath watershed; Weekend storm expected to bring 5 feet of snow to Sierra; Bay Area man’s water bill spikes to $1300 but why? and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/5: Sacramento River winter-run salmon face worst year ever; These Imperial Valley farmers want to pay more for their Colorado River water; Desal offers only partial solution to growing drought; Waves of precipitation keep coming for West Coast; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: More unsettled weather takes aim at West Coast; Cal Am desal plant faces tough road ahead to meet Coastal Commission conditions; Interview with outgoing Westlands longtime GM Birmingham; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/2: State kicks off water year with anticipated 5% allocation; Another storm this weekend; If you build it, do they come? Measuring results of the Water Forum’s habitat projects on the Lower American River; What’s next for Cal Am’s desalination plant?; and more …

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Dec 4-9:

NOTICE of lifting of curtailments under standard water right Term 91

ANNOUNCEMENT: Coming Soon: The Delta Residents Survey

NOTICE of 180-Day Temporary Permit Applications in Imperial County

DAILY DIGEST, 12/7: Study: Reuse can affect water quality in unintended ways; NOAA explores next steps for habitat restoration in Klamath watershed; Weekend storm expected to bring 5 feet of snow to Sierra; Bay Area man’s water bill spikes to $1300 but why? and more …

NOTICE: December 6 Weekly Update – Temporary Suspension of Curtailments in the Delta Watershed

DAILY DIGEST, 12/7: Study: Reuse can affect water quality in unintended ways; NOAA explores next steps for habitat restoration in Klamath watershed; Weekend storm expected to bring 5 feet of snow to Sierra; Bay Area man’s water bill spikes to $1300 but why? and more …

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: CDFW Announces $200 Million in New Grant Funding Under Drought, Climate and Nature-Based Solutions

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Watershed Remediation and Enhancement Grants to Address Impacts from Cannabis Cultivation