This just in … State and federal officials announce increased Delta pumping to occur to capture runoff from recent storms Maven Breaking News April 2, 2014Earlier this afternoon, state and federal officials held a media call to announce that increased pumping will be allowed from...
This just in … Despite storms, snowpack still far below normal – just 32% of average Maven Breaking News April 2, 2014From the Department of Water Resources: Department of Water Resources snow surveyors today found the Sierra snowpack boosted by late-season...
This just in … Pacific Institute & the NRDC hold media call on California’s drought: Hydrology, not environmental restrictions, are the reason for the low allocations, plus how the state can prepare for droughts in the future Maven Breaking News March 31, 2014Earlier today, the Pacific Institute and the NRDC held a media call in anticipation of the final snow survey tomorrow. ...
This just in … Senator Feinstein and Valley Congressmembers call on Administration to take immediate action to capture water from latest storm Maven Breaking News March 27, 2014Senator Feinstein, along with Congressmembers Ken Calvert, Jim Costa, Jeff Denham, Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes and David Valadao have written...
This just in … CA Fishing Industry and Conservation Groups: Government leaders should refuse water contractors request as a water grab that threatens California’s salmon with extinction Maven Breaking News March 27, 2014From the Golden Gate Salmon Association, the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, SBCSFA, Natural Resources Defense Council, Defenders of...
Water contractors send emergency request to Jewell & Pritzker; want restrictions relaxed at pumps to capture runoff from impending storm events Maven Breaking News March 26, 2014The San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors, the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, and the Friant Water Authority have sent...
This just in … Review of BDCP Effects Analysis by Independent Science Panel now available Maven Breaking News March 24, 2014From the Delta Stewardship Council: The final report from the independent science panel convened by the Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta...
This just in … Modifications announced for the State and Federal Water Projects Temporary Urgency Change Petitions Maven Breaking News March 18, 2014Today, the State Water Resources Control Board held a media call to explain the latest modifications to the Temporary Urgency...
This just in … NRDC: Court upholds key protections for California Bay-Delta health Maven Breaking News March 13, 2014From the Natural Resources Defense Council: The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled to uphold a federal plan...
Governor Brown signs drought legislation Maven Breaking News March 1, 2014From the Office of the Governor: As California grapples with the driest period in its history, Governor Edmund G. Brown...
State Water Board issues notice of additional modifications to the order approving a temporary urgency change for SWP and CVP Maven Breaking News February 28, 2014From the State Water Resources Control Board: “On January 29, 2014, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the U.S....
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service scheduled to continue special drought-related sampling for Delta smelt; Program providing water managers with real-time information on smelt movement Maven Breaking News February 27, 2014From the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the first phase of...
Snow survey finds slightly increased water content (24%): New storms helping, but drought remains Maven Breaking News February 27, 2014From the Department of Water Resources: Storms are lightly blanketing the Sierra with fresh snow, but Department of Water Resources...
Superior Court tentatively rules in favor of San Diego County Water Authority in Metropolitan rate case; Met remains confident they will prevail in the end Maven Breaking News February 25, 2014From the San Diego County Water Authority: In a major victory for the San Diego County Water Authority and water...
Bay Delta Conservation Plan public review period extended 60 days Maven Breaking News February 21, 2014From the California Natural Resources Agency: Lead state and federal agencies today extended the public comment period for the Draft...