DAILY DIGEST

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

DAILY DIGEST: Advocates concerned over new Delta tunnels language; State Water Board rescinds stress test, remaining mandatory conservation standards; Dead trees a danger that persists long after the drought; Mystery foam appears below damaged Oroville spillway; and more …

April 27, 2017

In California water news today, A ‘quick yes’ on Delta tunnels? Advocates concerned over new language; Despite drought’s end, conservation...

DAILY DIGEST: Lawmakers quiz water officials on spillway repair, key players given homework by senators; The dried up heart of California’s water dilemma; New study: California drought increased electric bills and air pollution; Conservation bills clear Assembly Committee; and more …

Maven

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April 26, 2017

In California water news today, What went wrong at Oroville Dam? Analysis points to drainage, problematic soils; Fixed before the...

DAILY DIGEST: Will the twin tunnels become a reality?; DWR releases formerly secret Oroville findings by independent board; Water under Oroville spillway probably caused February collapse, state consultants say; Engineers rebuild behemoth Calaveras Dam in face of earthquake risks; and more …

Maven

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April 25, 2017

In California water news today, Will the twin tunnels become a reality?; DWR releases formerly secret findings by independent board...

DAILY DIGEST: Trump’s border could have lasting effects on rivers, water supply; Tahoe got so much snow, you can ski all summer; and more news, plus “Pretend you are a river … “

Maven

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April 24, 2017

In California water news today, Trump’s border could have lasting effects on rivers, water supply; Tahoe got so much snow,...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Watchdogs and feds say San Luis Reservoir at risk if an earthquake strikes; What went wrong at Oroville? Congressional Democrats demand answers; 50 programs scrapped at EPA; and more …

Maven

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April 23, 2017

In California water news this weekend, Watchdogs and feds say San Luis Reservoir at risk if an earthquake strikes; What...

DAILY DIGEST: Blasting could start today on the Oroville Dam spillway; Yearly dam inspection bill proposed; Zinke names former campaign manager to the Bureau of Reclamation; and more …

Maven

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April 21, 2017

In California water news today, Blasting could start today on the Oroville Dam spillway; Coalition asks feds to lift secrecy...

DAILY DIGEST: Many areas struggling to set up groundwater agencies as deadline looms; Environmental groups demand transparency on Oroville Dam spillway; Wet year spurs proponents of Sites reservoir; CA Democrats prepare to battle over Endangered Species Act; and more …

Maven

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April 20, 2017

In California water news today, Many areas struggling to set up groundwater agencies as deadline looms; Environmental groups demand transparency...

DAILY DIGEST: Dam handlers made missteps in handling Oroville crisis; DWR responds to report of spillway construction, maintenance defects; Cosumnes River provides model for floodplain restoration in California; Sierra snowpack bigger than last 4 years combined; and more …

Maven

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April 19, 2017

In California water news today, Dam handlers made missteps in handling Oroville crisis; Report: Flaws in design, building, and upkeep...

DAILY DIGEST: Pesticide impact on Bay-Delta fish could be greater than realized; Serious design, construction, and maintenance defects doomed Oroville Dam; Central Valley sank 3 feet during historic drought; and more …

Maven

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April 18, 2017

In California water news today, Pesticide impact on Bay-Delta fish could be greater than realized; Serious design, construction, and maintenance...

DAILY DIGEST: More rainstorms prompt the reopening of the damaged Oroville Dam spillway; One key way soggy California could save water for the next rainless days; Water transfers: Crucial to Western rivers, but state programs lacking; and more ..

Maven

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April 17, 2017

In California water news today, More rainstorms prompt the reopening of the damaged Oroville Dam spillway; One key way soggy...

DAILY DIGEST, Easter Sunday edition: How the drought changed California forever; Explainer: The 8 stations in the Northern Sierra 8-station index; California tribes fear abysmal salmon run could trigger public health crisis; and more …

Maven

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April 16, 2017

In California water news this weekend, How the drought changed California forever; State will increase water deliveries to Southern California;...

DAILY DIGEST: Northern California gets its wettest year in nearly a century; Oroville Dam update: More flow, more questions being asked; It’s like it never left: Another El Nino may be on the way; and more …

Maven

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April 14, 2017

In California water news today, Northern California gets its wettest year in nearly a century; Oroville Dam update: More flow,...

DAILY DIGEST: Sea-level rise in California could be catastrophic, study says; Oroville Dam secrecy frustrating lawmakers as independent review of emergency to begin; Full water allocation comes too late for some farmers; California expects new water-year record to be set this week; and more …

Maven

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April 13, 2017

In California water news today, Sea-level rise in California could be catastrophic, study says; Oroville Dam secrecy frustrating lawmakers; Independent...

DAILY DIGEST: California water allocations hit 100%; here’s why farmers are still miffed; Jerry Brown’s administration blocks public review of Oroville dam records; Swollen streams continue to flood farmland; and more …

Maven

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April 12, 2017

In California water news today, Drought busted: Bureau of Reclamation boosts water allocation to 100% for westside farmers; California water...

DAILY DIGEST: More delays for Oroville Dam relicensing; The chore of understanding water rights just got a little easier; Winter snows bring spring flows; Top 10 most endangered rivers in the US; and more …

Maven

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April 11, 2017

In California water news today, More delays for Oroville Dam relicensing, Trump appointments needed; The chore of understanding water rights...

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DAILY DIGEST: Advocates concerned over new Delta tunnels language; State Water Board rescinds stress test, remaining mandatory conservation standards; Dead trees a danger that persists long after the drought; Mystery foam appears below damaged Oroville spillway; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Lawmakers quiz water officials on spillway repair, key players given homework by senators; The dried up heart of California’s water dilemma; New study: California drought increased electric bills and air pollution; Conservation bills clear Assembly Committee; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Will the twin tunnels become a reality?; DWR releases formerly secret Oroville findings by independent board; Water under Oroville spillway probably caused February collapse, state consultants say; Engineers rebuild behemoth Calaveras Dam in face of earthquake risks; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Trump’s border could have lasting effects on rivers, water supply; Tahoe got so much snow, you can ski all summer; and more news, plus “Pretend you are a river … “

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Watchdogs and feds say San Luis Reservoir at risk if an earthquake strikes; What went wrong at Oroville? Congressional Democrats demand answers; 50 programs scrapped at EPA; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Blasting could start today on the Oroville Dam spillway; Yearly dam inspection bill proposed; Zinke names former campaign manager to the Bureau of Reclamation; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Many areas struggling to set up groundwater agencies as deadline looms; Environmental groups demand transparency on Oroville Dam spillway; Wet year spurs proponents of Sites reservoir; CA Democrats prepare to battle over Endangered Species Act; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Dam handlers made missteps in handling Oroville crisis; DWR responds to report of spillway construction, maintenance defects; Cosumnes River provides model for floodplain restoration in California; Sierra snowpack bigger than last 4 years combined; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Pesticide impact on Bay-Delta fish could be greater than realized; Serious design, construction, and maintenance defects doomed Oroville Dam; Central Valley sank 3 feet during historic drought; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: More rainstorms prompt the reopening of the damaged Oroville Dam spillway; One key way soggy California could save water for the next rainless days; Water transfers: Crucial to Western rivers, but state programs lacking; and more ..

DAILY DIGEST, Easter Sunday edition: How the drought changed California forever; Explainer: The 8 stations in the Northern Sierra 8-station index; California tribes fear abysmal salmon run could trigger public health crisis; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Northern California gets its wettest year in nearly a century; Oroville Dam update: More flow, more questions being asked; It’s like it never left: Another El Nino may be on the way; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Sea-level rise in California could be catastrophic, study says; Oroville Dam secrecy frustrating lawmakers as independent review of emergency to begin; Full water allocation comes too late for some farmers; California expects new water-year record to be set this week; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: California water allocations hit 100%; here’s why farmers are still miffed; Jerry Brown’s administration blocks public review of Oroville dam records; Swollen streams continue to flood farmland; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: More delays for Oroville Dam relicensing; The chore of understanding water rights just got a little easier; Winter snows bring spring flows; Top 10 most endangered rivers in the US; 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