DAILY DIGEST

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

DAILY DIGEST, Thanksgiving Day edition: The Sierra ‘snow line’ seems to be moving uphill – rapidly; Salmon hatchery partnership corrects wayward fall Chinook run; Southland tops north valley in water savings; ACWA Board of Directors votes to support water bonds; and more …

November 23, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause and be grateful for...

DAILY DIGEST: Groundwater recharge brings opportunities, complications; Are wet winters or drought worse for California fires?; California wants permanent crackdown on water waste; LA River: Conflict ahead as water capture, restoration plans converge; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 22, 2017

In California water news today, Groundwater recharge brings opportunities, complications; Are wet winters or drought worse for California fires?; California...

DAILY DIGEST: Monterey County water agency officials call for rapid response to worsening Salinas Valley seawater intrusion; Danger endures in Wine County as fight shifts from fires to mudslides; Why the Central Valley must invest in flood protection; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 21, 2017

In California water news today, Monterey County water agency officials call for rapid response to worsening Salinas Valley seawater intrusion;...

DAILY DIGEST: Measures to boost salmon are working, but some fear they could backfire; Release of juvenile salmon jump-starts Russian River; Huntington Beach desalination plant challenged in court; Can the private sector save America’s aging water systems?

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 20, 2017

In California water news today, Measures to boost salmon are working, but some fear they could backfire; Release of juvenile...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: How Silicon Valley Industry polluted the Sylvan California dream; Fish friendly measures steer Central Valley salmon run near record; Storm onslaught to resume in Pacific Northwest; EPA, Army propose two-year delay of WOTUS; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 19, 2017

In California water news this weekend, How Silicon Valley Industry polluted the Sylvan California dream; Fish friendly measures steer Central...

DAILY DIGEST: Atmospheric river brings rain to the Bay Area, snow to the Sierra; Strong salmon returns for some NorCal rivers; Brenda Burman confirmed to lead the Bureau of Reclamation; Climate change: Jerry Brown says he’s talked enough, wants to ‘get something done’; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 17, 2017

In California water news today, Atmospheric river brings rain to the Bay Area, snow to the Sierra; Mokelumne River fall...

DAILY DIGEST: Trump’s environmental rollbacks hit California hard, despite Sacramento’s resistance; Felicia Marcus on ‘Intentional water management’; Timeline: The long history of California’s Delta tunnels plan; The future of Indian water rights in an age of uncertainty; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 16, 2017

In California water news today, Trump’s environmental rollbacks hit California hard, despite Sacramento’s resistance; Felicia Marcus: Intentional water management &...

DAILY DIGEST: Atmospheric river brings storm and flash flood warnings to fire-ravaged wine country; Powerful weather satellite will improve forecasting; CA flooding, sea-level rise linked; Local management plans may not protect groundwater from climate change risk; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 15, 2017

In California water news today, Atmospheric river brings storm and flash flood warnings to fire-ravaged wine country; Powerful weather satellite...

DAILY DIGEST: Damage to creeks, water supply analyzed after Sonoma County fires; How much do salmon still shape the Northwest? ; Storm fueled by atmospheric river to pummel Sierra in ‘biggest storm of the season’ so far; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 14, 2017

In California water news today, Damage to creeks, water supply analyzed after Sonoma County fires; How much do salmon still...

DAILY DIGEST: Farm vs. City: Landmark water sharing deal may be crumbling; How climate change is affecting California’s climate; Local clean-up efforts find fewer plastic bags one year after California’s ban; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 13, 2017

In California water news today, Farm vs. City: Landmark water sharing deal may be crumbling; How climate change is affecting...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Westlands water settlement in limbo; Workshop explores the importance of improved forecasting on water management; Lessons from Hurricane Harvey: Houston’s struggle is America’s tale; $300 billion war beneath the street; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 12, 2017

In California water news this weekend, Westlands water settlement in limbo; Federal vacancies would impede recovery from next drought, Natural...

DAILY DIGEST: Rains good for ending wildfire danger, but bad for toxic runoff in burn zones; Lead contamination at 10 Oakland schools prompts new round of water tests; South Bay student team tackles water wasting at LEGO tournament; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 10, 2017

In California water news today, Rains good for ending wildfire danger, but bad for toxic runoff in burn zones; Can...

DAILY DIGEST: California ecologists strike back against invasive green crabs; 2.4 million trees are dead in Yosemite National Park; House approves bill to expand hydropower; Trump ignores climate change. That’s very bad for disaster planners; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 9, 2017

In California water news today, California ecologists strike back against invasive green crabs; New Salton Sea plan won’t stop environmental...

DAILY DIGEST: California approves rescue plan for the Salton Sea; Water managers prepare for new rainfall season; What do we know about mountain snowpack and runoff? Far too little; Coming together in the name of salmon; The Clean Water Act and the scope of federal power; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 8, 2017

In California water news today, California commits to timetable for Salton Sea projects; California approves rescue plan for the Salton...

DAILY DIGEST: Garamendi and LaMalfa want additional safety review of Oroville Dam; Local group looks to intervene in FERC’s Klamath Dam process; New policy sets rules for marijuana growers to protect California water; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

November 7, 2017

In California water news today, Oroville Dam: Reps. Garamendi and LaMalfa want additional safety review; Local group looks to intervene...

1 … 103 104 105 106 107 … 123

DAILY DIGEST, Thanksgiving Day edition: The Sierra ‘snow line’ seems to be moving uphill – rapidly; Salmon hatchery partnership corrects wayward fall Chinook run; Southland tops north valley in water savings; ACWA Board of Directors votes to support water bonds; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Groundwater recharge brings opportunities, complications; Are wet winters or drought worse for California fires?; California wants permanent crackdown on water waste; LA River: Conflict ahead as water capture, restoration plans converge; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Monterey County water agency officials call for rapid response to worsening Salinas Valley seawater intrusion; Danger endures in Wine County as fight shifts from fires to mudslides; Why the Central Valley must invest in flood protection; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Measures to boost salmon are working, but some fear they could backfire; Release of juvenile salmon jump-starts Russian River; Huntington Beach desalination plant challenged in court; Can the private sector save America’s aging water systems?

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: How Silicon Valley Industry polluted the Sylvan California dream; Fish friendly measures steer Central Valley salmon run near record; Storm onslaught to resume in Pacific Northwest; EPA, Army propose two-year delay of WOTUS; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Atmospheric river brings rain to the Bay Area, snow to the Sierra; Strong salmon returns for some NorCal rivers; Brenda Burman confirmed to lead the Bureau of Reclamation; Climate change: Jerry Brown says he’s talked enough, wants to ‘get something done’; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Trump’s environmental rollbacks hit California hard, despite Sacramento’s resistance; Felicia Marcus on ‘Intentional water management’; Timeline: The long history of California’s Delta tunnels plan; The future of Indian water rights in an age of uncertainty; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Atmospheric river brings storm and flash flood warnings to fire-ravaged wine country; Powerful weather satellite will improve forecasting; CA flooding, sea-level rise linked; Local management plans may not protect groundwater from climate change risk; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Damage to creeks, water supply analyzed after Sonoma County fires; How much do salmon still shape the Northwest? ; Storm fueled by atmospheric river to pummel Sierra in ‘biggest storm of the season’ so far; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Farm vs. City: Landmark water sharing deal may be crumbling; How climate change is affecting California’s climate; Local clean-up efforts find fewer plastic bags one year after California’s ban; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Westlands water settlement in limbo; Workshop explores the importance of improved forecasting on water management; Lessons from Hurricane Harvey: Houston’s struggle is America’s tale; $300 billion war beneath the street; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Rains good for ending wildfire danger, but bad for toxic runoff in burn zones; Lead contamination at 10 Oakland schools prompts new round of water tests; South Bay student team tackles water wasting at LEGO tournament; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: California ecologists strike back against invasive green crabs; 2.4 million trees are dead in Yosemite National Park; House approves bill to expand hydropower; Trump ignores climate change. That’s very bad for disaster planners; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: California approves rescue plan for the Salton Sea; Water managers prepare for new rainfall season; What do we know about mountain snowpack and runoff? Far too little; Coming together in the name of salmon; The Clean Water Act and the scope of federal power; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Garamendi and LaMalfa want additional safety review of Oroville Dam; Local group looks to intervene in FERC’s Klamath Dam process; New policy sets rules for marijuana growers to protect California water; 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