DAILY DIGEST – Page 2 – MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK

DAILY DIGEST, 11/21: Court grants petition challenging EIR for Lookout Slough Project; State Water Board ordered to pay attorney’s fees in drought curtailment lawsuit; New research ties specific extreme weather events to climate change; and more …

November 21, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Court grants petition challenging EIR for Lookout Slough Project “On November 18,...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: State water agency wades into lawsuit to maintain its authority over groundwater plans; San Joaquin Valley residents, growers vying for water in fourth year of drought; Coastal Commission approves Cal Am’s desal plant in Marina, but many hurdles remain; Groundwater Authority hears plans on pipelines that will get water into Indian Wells Valley; and more …

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November 20, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … State water agency wades into lawsuit to maintain its authority over groundwater...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/18: Coastal Commission approves Monterey desal plant; Scientists uncover ancient “super highways” to increase groundwater recharge; FERC clears way for nation’s largest dam removal; Delta Conservancy board approves millions for projects; and more …

Maven

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November 18, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: Surplus and Shortage: California’s Water Balancing Act from 9am to 12pm. As...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/17: Largest dam-removal project in U.S. history gets the go-ahead in CA; Climate-challenged California must learn to thrive with less water; California reeling: When mudslides follow wildfires; Fate of possible Marina desal plant will be decided today; and more …

Maven

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November 17, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Stewardship Council meets beginning at 9am. Agenda items include a public...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/16: Water rules add to challenges for farmers; Hard truths about California’s water future; More on election shakeup at Westlands; Can seismic instruments act as early warning systems for flooding?; and more …

Maven

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November 16, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Conservancy Board Meeting beginning at 8:30am. Agenda items include Consideration of...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/15: Coastal Commission to review Monterey desal project this week; PPIC REPORT: Priorities for California water; Election brings shakeup at Westlands; Bill would impose water tax on exported crops; and more …

Maven

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November 15, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … PUBLIC WORKSHOP: Delta Island Adaptations from 9am to 1pm at the Jean Harvie...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/14: The critical need for snowpack in NorCal; Are native fishes and reservoirs compatible?; Dan Walters: Could the ocean slake California’s thirst?; Inside agencies, ‘it changes everything’ when Congress flips; and more …

Maven

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November 14, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: Delta Lead Scientist Ask My Anything: Science Leadership at 12pm. Join Delta...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Amid California’s drought, environmental laws get scrutiny; DWR testing water quality at Lake Oroville; In CA, where water is a human right, some communities still go thirsty; “Drop out” from race for seat on a powerful Kern water board appears poised to win; and more …

Maven

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November 13, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Amid California’s drought, environmental laws get scrutiny “The impacts of California’s interminable...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/11: Veterans Day edition: San Francisco cuts deal with water regulators to avoid severe restrictions; California sues over ‘forever chemicals’ that taint water; The Colorado River is imperiled; why it matters to you; and more …

Maven

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November 11, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Tuolumne River agencies, Contra Costa sign on to voluntary agreements … San Francisco cuts deal with California water...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/10: Scientists say changes to sturgeon fishing rules needed; Ranchers fined $50 for defying drought regulations; Remaking the river that remade LA; Coachella Valley Water District to slash aquifer replenishment to reduce Colorado River water use; and more …

Maven

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November 10, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: Deciphering the 2022 Interagency Sea Level Rise Technical Report: Introducing the Companion Application...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/9: Efforts to protect groundwater are tested by drought; Fortifying San Luis Reservoir against earthquake; Tiny, rural Allensworth takes on climate change; and more …

Maven

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November 9, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: Fall 2022 Groundwater Sustainability Agency Forum from 9am to 12pm. DWR is...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/8: Rural ranchers face $4,000 proposed fine for violating state drought order; Congress members seek to open up up Hetch Hetchy to water recreation; Disappearance of Chinook salmon devastates California tribes; How Owens Valley air pollution increases L.A. water bills; and more …

Maven

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November 8, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … PUBLIC WORKSHOP: SAFER Report on Point-of-Use and Point of Entry beginning at 9am. ...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/7: How can California boost its water supply?; The Delta: Carbon credits versus the Big Gulp; The paradox of ‘use it or lose it’; Fallbrook, Rainbow would save on water bills by leaving San Diego wholesaler, report finds; and more …

Maven

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November 7, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … How can California boost its water supply? “Over and over again, drought...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Wet and cool November pattern coming up, with abundant mountain snowfall; Proposal to place solar panels over LA Aqueduct advances; Supreme Court will reconsider Navajos’ claim for more water from the Colorado River; Proposed Central Valley dam likely to move forward after judge’s ruling; and more …

Maven

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November 6, 2022

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Wet and cool November pattern coming up, with abundant mountain snowfall “In...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/4: Zero Delta smelt found in Midwater Trawl; Patterson dam project dealt setback; Bill introduced to revisit SF-Hetch Hetchy deal; More rain, snow on the way; and more …

Maven

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November 4, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board (Yolo Bypass Tour) from 8am to 2pm. The...

DAILY DIGEST, 11/21: Court grants petition challenging EIR for Lookout Slough Project; State Water Board ordered to pay attorney’s fees in drought curtailment lawsuit; New research ties specific extreme weather events to climate change; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/18: Coastal Commission approves Monterey desal plant; Scientists uncover ancient “super highways” to increase groundwater recharge; FERC clears way for nation’s largest dam removal; Delta Conservancy board approves millions for projects; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/17: Largest dam-removal project in U.S. history gets the go-ahead in CA; Climate-challenged California must learn to thrive with less water; California reeling: When mudslides follow wildfires; Fate of possible Marina desal plant will be decided today; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/16: Water rules add to challenges for farmers; Hard truths about California’s water future; More on election shakeup at Westlands; Can seismic instruments act as early warning systems for flooding?; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/15: Coastal Commission to review Monterey desal project this week; PPIC REPORT: Priorities for California water; Election brings shakeup at Westlands; Bill would impose water tax on exported crops; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/14: The critical need for snowpack in NorCal; Are native fishes and reservoirs compatible?; Dan Walters: Could the ocean slake California’s thirst?; Inside agencies, ‘it changes everything’ when Congress flips; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/11: Veterans Day edition: San Francisco cuts deal with water regulators to avoid severe restrictions; California sues over ‘forever chemicals’ that taint water; The Colorado River is imperiled; why it matters to you; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/10: Scientists say changes to sturgeon fishing rules needed; Ranchers fined $50 for defying drought regulations; Remaking the river that remade LA; Coachella Valley Water District to slash aquifer replenishment to reduce Colorado River water use; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/9: Efforts to protect groundwater are tested by drought; Fortifying San Luis Reservoir against earthquake; Tiny, rural Allensworth takes on climate change; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/8: Rural ranchers face $4,000 proposed fine for violating state drought order; Congress members seek to open up up Hetch Hetchy to water recreation; Disappearance of Chinook salmon devastates California tribes; How Owens Valley air pollution increases L.A. water bills; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/7: How can California boost its water supply?; The Delta: Carbon credits versus the Big Gulp; The paradox of ‘use it or lose it’; Fallbrook, Rainbow would save on water bills by leaving San Diego wholesaler, report finds; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 11/4: Zero Delta smelt found in Midwater Trawl; Patterson dam project dealt setback; Bill introduced to revisit SF-Hetch Hetchy deal; More rain, snow on the way; 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