DAILY DIGEST

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

DAILY DIGEST: Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; White House committee to reassess climate science report; LA County wants authority over L.A. River flood-control channels owned by the feds; and more …

February 25, 2019

In California water news today, Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; Trump to set up science...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Can the Valley balance people, water, ag, and environment?; New atmospheric river set to hit NorCal on Monday; The David Bernhardt scandal tracker; Gila River Indian Community moves ahead with Colorado River drought plan after clash with lawmaker; and more …

Maven

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February 24, 2019

In California water news this weekend, California’s Central Valley: Ground zero in water war; Can the Valley Balance People, Water,...

DAILY DIGEST: Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect to use Oroville Dam spillway anytime soon — but it’s preparing if necessary; Central Valley farms and cities acting to achieve sustainable groundwater use; and more…

Maven

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February 22, 2019

In California water news today, Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect...

DAILY DIGEST: Feds announce initial CVP water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; Hertzberg bill aims to capture more stormwater; Potter Valley Project: Could the dam go and the diversions remain?; Army Corps asked to prioritize Whittier Narrows Dam repairs; and more …

Maven

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February 21, 2019

In California water news today, Feds announce initial Central Valley Project water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; KQED Forum: Delta Project...

DAILY DIGEST: CA has received enough precipitation this month to fill Shasta 12 times; CA Democrats ask for more water to be allocated to farmers; Can rate structures provide an incentive for conservation?; Officials: Arizona will miss federal deadline for Colorado River Plan; and more …

Maven

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February 20, 2019

In California water news today, 18 trillion gallons: Calif. has seen enough precipitation this month to fill Lake Shasta 12...

DAILY DIGEST: California’s shifting water politics; Fish in the fields; Cal Poly researcher looks back at California’s mega drought; Turning Desalination Waste Into A Useful Resource; Supreme Court to review high-stakes Clean Water Act fight; and more …

Maven

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February 19, 2019

In California water news today, California’s shifting water politics; Fish in the fields; Cal Poly researcher looks back at California’s...

DAILY DIGEST: Federal commission accepts MID, TID plan for river flows. Will state water board agree?; George Skelton: Brown was obsessed with twin-tunnel vision. Newsom has a more realistic view; Rare mega storm could overwhelm LA-area dam and flood dozens of cities, experts say; and more …

Maven

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February 18, 2019

In California water news today, Federal commission accepts MID, TID plan for river flows. Will state water board agree?; George...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Metropolitan ready to support scaled-down Delta tunnel plan; Snow too thick to plow keeps skiers from resorts; Conserving water is still a priority for CA. How about other states?; Bold plan: Replace the Border Wall with an Energy–Water Corridor; and more …

Maven

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February 17, 2019

In California water news this weekend, Metropolitan Water District ready to support scaled-down Delta tunnel plan; Snow too thick to...

DAILY DIGEST: Downsizing the Delta tunnel plan: what it means for water and ecosystems; El Niño is back but it’s late, weak and probably no big deal; Sites Reservoir is Sac Valley’s water project. But L.A. is taking a huge role; Comment Period Open for Proposed WOTUS Rule; and more …

Maven

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February 15, 2019

In California water news today, Downsizing the Delta tunnel plan: what it means for water and ecosystems; MWD’s GM Jeff...

DAILY DIGEST: Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to try to strike ‘inflammatory’ portions of Oroville Dam lawsuits at hearing Friday in Sacramento; Atmospheric river storms pummel California with snow, rain and mud; and more …

Maven

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February 14, 2019

In California water news today, Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to...

DAILY DIGEST: Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels, makes changes at State Water Board; Storm fueled by atmospheric river to flood pretty much everywhere; Groundwater agencies work towards sustainability; With CVWD okay, IID now holds key to seven state drought deal; and more …

Maven

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February 13, 2019

In California water news today, Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels in State of the State speech, appoints...

DAILY DIGEST: Top leader at the Department on Interior pushes a policy favoring his former client; Transition watch: Water board shake-up?; 18 million trees died in California in 2018; Snow melt? Warm winter storm taking aim at Sierra Nevada; and more …

Maven

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February 12, 2019

In California water news today, Top leader at the Department on Interior pushes a policy favoring his former client; Transition...

DAILY DIGEST: They’re big, furry and could destroy the Delta. California has a $2M plan to kill them; CA’s ‘dry’ farmers grow crops without irrigation; Weekend storm brings several feet of fresh snow to Lake Tahoe; and more …

Maven

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February 11, 2019

In California water news today, They’re big, furry and could destroy the Delta. California has a $2 million plan to...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Atmospheric river possible next week; PFAS showing up in waterways, EPA, CA consider regulation; Nutria issues continue for farmers; Polluters are paying much lower fines under Trump, EPA says; The world’s watersheds, mapped in gorgeous detail; and more …

Maven

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February 10, 2019

In California water news this weekend, Atmospheric river possible next week for California, raising flood concerns; PFAS showing up in...

DAILY DIGEST: Biological Assessment called a game changer for CA’s water landscape; 2 year anniversary of Oroville Spillway crisis marked by emergency spillway completion, lawsuit; Trump Administration to waive environmental reviews for San Diego border wall; Clean drinking water debate rekindled; and more …

Maven

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February 8, 2019

In California water news today, Biological Assessment Will Be A Game Changer For California’s Water Landscape; Bay Area Salmon Advocates...

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DAILY DIGEST: Winter Storm Ryan brings snow to Sierra, flood threat returns; White House committee to reassess climate science report; LA County wants authority over L.A. River flood-control channels owned by the feds; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Can the Valley balance people, water, ag, and environment?; New atmospheric river set to hit NorCal on Monday; The David Bernhardt scandal tracker; Gila River Indian Community moves ahead with Colorado River drought plan after clash with lawmaker; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Lake Tahoe snowpack best in western US; resorts shatter February snowfall records; DWR doesn’t expect to use Oroville Dam spillway anytime soon — but it’s preparing if necessary; Central Valley farms and cities acting to achieve sustainable groundwater use; and more…

DAILY DIGEST: Feds announce initial CVP water allocation. Westlands isn’t pleased; Hertzberg bill aims to capture more stormwater; Potter Valley Project: Could the dam go and the diversions remain?; Army Corps asked to prioritize Whittier Narrows Dam repairs; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: CA has received enough precipitation this month to fill Shasta 12 times; CA Democrats ask for more water to be allocated to farmers; Can rate structures provide an incentive for conservation?; Officials: Arizona will miss federal deadline for Colorado River Plan; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: California’s shifting water politics; Fish in the fields; Cal Poly researcher looks back at California’s mega drought; Turning Desalination Waste Into A Useful Resource; Supreme Court to review high-stakes Clean Water Act fight; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Federal commission accepts MID, TID plan for river flows. Will state water board agree?; George Skelton: Brown was obsessed with twin-tunnel vision. Newsom has a more realistic view; Rare mega storm could overwhelm LA-area dam and flood dozens of cities, experts say; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Metropolitan ready to support scaled-down Delta tunnel plan; Snow too thick to plow keeps skiers from resorts; Conserving water is still a priority for CA. How about other states?; Bold plan: Replace the Border Wall with an Energy–Water Corridor; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Downsizing the Delta tunnel plan: what it means for water and ecosystems; El Niño is back but it’s late, weak and probably no big deal; Sites Reservoir is Sac Valley’s water project. But L.A. is taking a huge role; Comment Period Open for Proposed WOTUS Rule; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Newsom signs bill to provide $131.3 million in emergency relief, including safe water; DWR to try to strike ‘inflammatory’ portions of Oroville Dam lawsuits at hearing Friday in Sacramento; Atmospheric river storms pummel California with snow, rain and mud; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to scale back twin-tunnels, makes changes at State Water Board; Storm fueled by atmospheric river to flood pretty much everywhere; Groundwater agencies work towards sustainability; With CVWD okay, IID now holds key to seven state drought deal; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Top leader at the Department on Interior pushes a policy favoring his former client; Transition watch: Water board shake-up?; 18 million trees died in California in 2018; Snow melt? Warm winter storm taking aim at Sierra Nevada; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: They’re big, furry and could destroy the Delta. California has a $2M plan to kill them; CA’s ‘dry’ farmers grow crops without irrigation; Weekend storm brings several feet of fresh snow to Lake Tahoe; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Atmospheric river possible next week; PFAS showing up in waterways, EPA, CA consider regulation; Nutria issues continue for farmers; Polluters are paying much lower fines under Trump, EPA says; The world’s watersheds, mapped in gorgeous detail; 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