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THIS JUST IN … Despite recent precipitation, snowpack’s statewide water content is below average – just 70% statewide

January 3, 2017

From the Department of Water Resources: Today’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) manual snow survey at Phillips Station in the...

THIS JUST IN … DWR publishes Best Management Practices for the sustainable management of groundwater

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December 27, 2016

From the Department of Water Resources: Today, DWR published Best Management Practices (BMPs), a series of five documents that provide...

THIS JUST IN … DWR Issues Update to State’s “Go-To” Groundwater Publication

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December 23, 2016

Update will help local agencies meet Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requirements From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department...

THIS JUST IN … State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent

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December 21, 2016

Storms Dent, Don’t End Drought From the Department of Water Resources: With reservoirs rising from December storms, the Department of...

THIS JUST IN … President Obama signs the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act

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December 16, 2016

From the White House: Today I am signing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act into law. It...

THIS JUST IN … California Water Commission Adopts Regulations to Guide Proposition 1 Funding for New Water Storage Projects

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December 14, 2016

From the California Water Commission: California today made significant progress in providing funding for public benefits associated with new water...

THIS JUST IN … Congress sends major California water policy bill to President Obama, despite Sen. Barbara Boxer’s objections

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December 10, 2016

From the Los Angeles Times: “Over Sen. Barbara Boxer’s objections, the Senate voted 78 to 21 Friday evening to pass...

THIS JUST IN … Congressman Costa urges Senate and President to support House-passed California water bill

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December 8, 2016

From the office of Congressman Jim Costa: Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the U.S. House...

THIS JUST IN … Costa applauds WRDA bill; Huffman slams the effort; Boxer blasts the GOP push; and NRDC says safe drinking water for Flint shouldn’t be at expense of CA jobs or environment

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December 5, 2016

Costa Applauds Introduction of Bill Language to Fix California’s Broken Water System From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa: Today,...

THIS JUST IN … Defenders of Wildlife: Rider threatens Flint funding, CA Bay Delta, and wildlife; Golden Gate Salmon Ass’n calls it a congressional water grab

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December 5, 2016

Rider threatens Flint funding, CA Bay Delta, and wildlife From Defenders of Wildlife: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Representative Kevin...

THIS JUST IN … Senator Feinstein supports drought language in Water Resources Development Act

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December 5, 2016

Bill includes both long-term, short-term provisions; $558 million for storage, desalination, recycling, fish, wildlife protection programs; and Fully complies with...

THIS JUST IN … A grand compromise for the Delta? Restore the Delta responds …

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December 2, 2016

This morning, the Sacramento Bee posted a commentary written by Ellen Hanak, Jeff Mount, and Brian Gray outlining a ‘grand...

THIS JUST IN … State Plan Seeks To Make Water Conservation A Way of Life

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November 30, 2016

From the Department of Water Resources, State Water Board, and other state agencies: Working to make water conservation a way...

THIS JUST IN … Initial State Water Project allocation set at 20%

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November 28, 2016

Drought Continues Despite Early-Season Rainfall Still early in California’s rainy season, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced its...

THIS JUST IN … California Water Commission Seeks Public Comment on Proposition 1 Water Storage Investment Program Regulations

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November 22, 2016

From the California Water Commission: The California Water Commission, responsible for allocating $2.7 billion in voter-approved bond funds for new...

THIS JUST IN … Despite recent precipitation, snowpack’s statewide water content is below average – just 70% statewide

THIS JUST IN … DWR publishes Best Management Practices for the sustainable management of groundwater

THIS JUST IN … DWR Issues Update to State’s “Go-To” Groundwater Publication

THIS JUST IN … State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent

THIS JUST IN … President Obama signs the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act

THIS JUST IN … California Water Commission Adopts Regulations to Guide Proposition 1 Funding for New Water Storage Projects

THIS JUST IN … Congress sends major California water policy bill to President Obama, despite Sen. Barbara Boxer’s objections

THIS JUST IN … Congressman Costa urges Senate and President to support House-passed California water bill

THIS JUST IN … Costa applauds WRDA bill; Huffman slams the effort; Boxer blasts the GOP push; and NRDC says safe drinking water for Flint shouldn’t be at expense of CA jobs or environment

THIS JUST IN … Defenders of Wildlife: Rider threatens Flint funding, CA Bay Delta, and wildlife; Golden Gate Salmon Ass’n calls it a congressional water grab

THIS JUST IN … Senator Feinstein supports drought language in Water Resources Development Act

THIS JUST IN … A grand compromise for the Delta? Restore the Delta responds …

THIS JUST IN … State Plan Seeks To Make Water Conservation A Way of Life

THIS JUST IN … Initial State Water Project allocation set at 20%

THIS JUST IN … California Water Commission Seeks Public Comment on Proposition 1 Water Storage Investment Program Regulations

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