DAILY DIGEST

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

DAILY DIGEST: In 1939, the feds made a Central Valley water deal; it may doom the Delta tunnels; California is giving water back to native fish – but how much?; Water issues loom but Santa Barbara has multiple plans in place; and more …

Maven

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October 2, 2017

In California water news today, In 1939, the feds made a Central Valley water deal. It may doom the Delta...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Siskiyou Supervisors call on Zinke for assistance on Klamath Dam issue; Official says Feds won’t oppose Klamath dam removal; 3D orchards: UC researcher turns farms into virtual reality; Rollback of water protections spurs challenge by nine states; and more …

Maven

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October 1, 2017

HAPPY NEW WATER YEAR! In California water news this weekend, Siskiyou Supervisors call on Zinke for assistance on Klamath Dam...

DAILY DIGEST: Bill would require more disclosure before drilling new wells; A new fight over water in the desert with echoes of Chinatown; Records raise safety questions surrounding Oroville Dam; Friday flight over Oroville; and more …

Maven

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September 29, 2017

In California water news today, Bill would require more disclosure before drilling new wells; A new fight over water in the...

DAILY DIGEST: Plan to pump more water from the Delta gets approved; Legal growers seek to change marijuana’s reputation for environmental damage; Rate dispute between water districts continues after court refuses to intervene; US, Mexico to share Colorado River water, shore up Lake Mead; and more …

Maven

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September 28, 2017

In California water news today, Plan to pump more water from the Delta gets approved; Clogged tunnels? North Delta towns...

DAILY DIGEST: Delta tunnels dead? Metropolitan ready to plow ahead; The wet winter brought lots of water to California. But the fighting over fish continues; ‘Horizontal hurricanes’ pose increasing risk for California; Dams seen driving ‘mass extinction’ of salmon; and more …

Maven

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September 27, 2017

In California water news today, Delta tunnels dead? Metropolitan ready to plow ahead; The wet winter brought lots of water...

DAILY DIGEST: Metropolitan Water District to debate it’s stake in $17 billion Delta tunnels project; Oroville fish hatchery sees lowest salmon run in years; Groundwater in Santa Clara County now back to pre-drought levels; Top Nevada water official begins key Vegas hearings; and more …

Maven

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September 26, 2017

In California water news today, Metropolitan Water District to debate it’s stake in $17 billion Delta tunnels project; California Water:...

DAILY DIGEST: The multi-billion dollar hole in Delta tunnels funding plan; Why disappearing Sierra Nevada meadows are bad news for water; California cities will flood, so why aren’t we ready?; Groundwater threatens the future of March Air Force Base; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

September 25, 2017

In California water news today, There’s a multibillion-dollar hole in the Delta tunnels funding plan; Why disappearing Sierra Nevada meadows...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: ‘Twin tunnels’ plan in Delta not quite dead yet; California water project could cramp Colorado River plan; Cow feces and an E. coli scare: How a troubled water district points to a big California problem; and more …

Maven

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September 24, 2017

In California water news this weekend, ‘Twin tunnels’ plan in Delta not quite dead yet; California water project could cramp...

DAILY DIGEST: East Bay water board backs Delta tunnels project; How water bill was resurrected in legislature’s final hours; Proceed with caution on two-way trap and haul program, report advises; Gatorade promises not to badmouth water; Is the Colorado River a person? and more …

Maven

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September 22, 2017

In California water news today, East Bay water board backs Delta tunnels project; Vote trading or compromise? How water bill...

DAILY DIGEST: What’s next for the Delta tunnels? New fight: How to update old system; Stakeholders weigh in on who pays; San Francisco, Oakland sue major oil companies over rising seas; and more …

Maven

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September 21, 2017

In California water news today, What’s next for the Delta tunnels now that a big chunk of its funding has...

DAILY DIGEST: Westlands vote deals major blow to Delta tunnels project; Coalition reopens fight for improved emergency spillway at Oroville Dam; PPIC recommends action to protect headwater forests; More water bonds may be put before voters in 2018; and more …

Maven

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September 20, 2017

In California water news today, Westlands Water District says it won’t pay for Delta tunnels in a vote that could...

DAILY DIGEST: Westlands farmers think Sacto water agencies should help pay for Delta tunnels; MWD Chief vows SoCal water users won’t subsidize ag’s share of twin tunnels; CA lawmakers OK $4B ballot measure for parks, water projects; Snow flurries in the forecast; and more …

Maven

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September 19, 2017

In California water news today, San Joaquin Valley farmers think Sacramento water agencies should help pay for Delta tunnels; Governor...

DAILY DIGEST: Delta tunnels: It’s time to fish or cut bait; Millions of Californians on hook for Delta tunnels; What CA can learn from the recent catastrophic floods; Californians must change thinking to meet the challenge of rising seas, says author; and more …

Maven

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September 18, 2017

In California water news today, Delta tunnels: It’s time to fish or cut bait; Millions of Californians on hook for...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Follow the money: Delta tunnel foes try new strategy; Fishing industry concerned about fall salmon season; Parks and water improvements likely to be on California’s 2018 ballot; and more …

Maven

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September 17, 2017

In California water news this weekend, Follow the money: Delta tunnel foes try new strategy; Fishing industry concerned about fall...

DAILY DIGEST: Despite DWR praise, Oroville Dam critics want answers; Army Corps says Whittier Narrows Dam is unsafe; Report shines light on importance of agriculture; Stanford researchers visualize California’s drought; Friday flight over Oroville; and more …

Maven

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September 15, 2017

In California water news today, Despite DWR praise, Oroville Dam critics want answers; Oroville-inspired bill races against legislative deadline; Emergency...

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DAILY DIGEST: In 1939, the feds made a Central Valley water deal; it may doom the Delta tunnels; California is giving water back to native fish – but how much?; Water issues loom but Santa Barbara has multiple plans in place; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Siskiyou Supervisors call on Zinke for assistance on Klamath Dam issue; Official says Feds won’t oppose Klamath dam removal; 3D orchards: UC researcher turns farms into virtual reality; Rollback of water protections spurs challenge by nine states; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Bill would require more disclosure before drilling new wells; A new fight over water in the desert with echoes of Chinatown; Records raise safety questions surrounding Oroville Dam; Friday flight over Oroville; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Delta tunnels dead? Metropolitan ready to plow ahead; The wet winter brought lots of water to California. But the fighting over fish continues; ‘Horizontal hurricanes’ pose increasing risk for California; Dams seen driving ‘mass extinction’ of salmon; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Metropolitan Water District to debate it’s stake in $17 billion Delta tunnels project; Oroville fish hatchery sees lowest salmon run in years; Groundwater in Santa Clara County now back to pre-drought levels; Top Nevada water official begins key Vegas hearings; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: The multi-billion dollar hole in Delta tunnels funding plan; Why disappearing Sierra Nevada meadows are bad news for water; California cities will flood, so why aren’t we ready?; Groundwater threatens the future of March Air Force Base; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: ‘Twin tunnels’ plan in Delta not quite dead yet; California water project could cramp Colorado River plan; Cow feces and an E. coli scare: How a troubled water district points to a big California problem; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: East Bay water board backs Delta tunnels project; How water bill was resurrected in legislature’s final hours; Proceed with caution on two-way trap and haul program, report advises; Gatorade promises not to badmouth water; Is the Colorado River a person? and more …

DAILY DIGEST: What’s next for the Delta tunnels? New fight: How to update old system; Stakeholders weigh in on who pays; San Francisco, Oakland sue major oil companies over rising seas; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Westlands vote deals major blow to Delta tunnels project; Coalition reopens fight for improved emergency spillway at Oroville Dam; PPIC recommends action to protect headwater forests; More water bonds may be put before voters in 2018; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Westlands farmers think Sacto water agencies should help pay for Delta tunnels; MWD Chief vows SoCal water users won’t subsidize ag’s share of twin tunnels; CA lawmakers OK $4B ballot measure for parks, water projects; Snow flurries in the forecast; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Delta tunnels: It’s time to fish or cut bait; Millions of Californians on hook for Delta tunnels; What CA can learn from the recent catastrophic floods; Californians must change thinking to meet the challenge of rising seas, says author; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Follow the money: Delta tunnel foes try new strategy; Fishing industry concerned about fall salmon season; Parks and water improvements likely to be on California’s 2018 ballot; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Despite DWR praise, Oroville Dam critics want answers; Army Corps says Whittier Narrows Dam is unsafe; Report shines light on importance of agriculture; Stanford researchers visualize California’s drought; Friday flight over Oroville; and more …

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