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March 23, 2014

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Republican Congressmembers send letter to President Obama and Governor Brown: “The urgency and magnitude of the California drought demands that Federal and state agencies be directed to abandon their inflexible approach of strict regulatory requirements … “

March 20, 2014

Republic House members have sent a letter to President Obama and Governor Brown requesting they take immediate action to direct...

Reactions, testimony, etc. from today’s House Natural Resources Committee field hearing in Fresno

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March 19, 2014

From the House Natural Resources Committee: “Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight field hearing in Fresno, CA...

Reaction to Congressmen Garamendi & LaMalfa’s proposed Sites Reservoir legislation:

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March 19, 2014

The announcement of legislation by Congressmembers Garamendi & LaMalfa to authorize a feasibility study and the construction of Sites Reservoir...

Congressmen Garamendi and LaMalfa announce Sites Reservoir water storage bill; Would help California prepare for future droughts

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March 19, 2014

From Congressman Garamendi’s office: Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA-03) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) announced the bipartisan Sacramento Valley Water Storage...

Official documents for the modifications to the Temporary Urgency Change Petitions for the state and federal water projects

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March 18, 2014

Here are the official documents for today’s announced changes from the State Water Resources Control Board. They weren’t included with...

Court ruling not expected to delay BDCP, says the Department of Water Resources

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March 14, 2014

Responding to the stories today in the press regarding the Appeals Court ruling on eminent domain (see today’s Daily Digest,...

DWR’s Paul Helliker discusses temporary dams in the Delta for salinity control

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March 14, 2014

On yesterday’s edition of Insights on Capitol Radio, host Beth Ruyak discusses the temporary dams that are being proposed for...

San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority, State Water Contractors, and Westlands Water District respond to Delta smelt ruling

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March 13, 2014

From the San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority: The following is a statement by Dan Nelson, Executive Director of...

House Democrats introduce Western Drought Relief Bill

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March 13, 2014

From Congressman Jared Huffman’s office: “Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today led a bill to respond to California’s record drought...

Update on Assembly water bond efforts

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March 13, 2014

From Alf Brandt at Assemblyman Anthony Rendon’s office, this update on the Assembly’s water bond efforts: “The last week has...

Article to note: In drought-stricken California, court rules smelt fish get water

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March 13, 2014

From Reuters: “In the continuing battle over how California will cope with historic drought, an appeals court on Thursday sided...

California’s water system faces a funding drought: New PPIC report says resources and reforms needed

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March 13, 2014

New PPIC Report highlights the resources and reforms needed for rural communities, flood protection, stormwater pollution, and aquatic ecosystems From...

California Weather Blog: California enters extended dry period once again as high pressure builds; summer-like temperatures by mid-March

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March 10, 2014

From the California Weather Blog: “Active weather finally did return to the Golden State over the past several weeks. A...

Congressman Costa introduces bills to increase California water storage

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March 4, 2014

From Congressman Jim Costa’s website: Rep. Jim Costa introduced a package of legislation that would invest in California’s water infrastructure...

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Republican Congressmembers send letter to President Obama and Governor Brown: “The urgency and magnitude of the California drought demands that Federal and state agencies be directed to abandon their inflexible approach of strict regulatory requirements … “

Reactions, testimony, etc. from today’s House Natural Resources Committee field hearing in Fresno

Reaction to Congressmen Garamendi & LaMalfa’s proposed Sites Reservoir legislation:

Congressmen Garamendi and LaMalfa announce Sites Reservoir water storage bill; Would help California prepare for future droughts

Official documents for the modifications to the Temporary Urgency Change Petitions for the state and federal water projects

Court ruling not expected to delay BDCP, says the Department of Water Resources

DWR’s Paul Helliker discusses temporary dams in the Delta for salinity control

San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority, State Water Contractors, and Westlands Water District respond to Delta smelt ruling

House Democrats introduce Western Drought Relief Bill

Update on Assembly water bond efforts

Article to note: In drought-stricken California, court rules smelt fish get water

California’s water system faces a funding drought: New PPIC report says resources and reforms needed

California Weather Blog: California enters extended dry period once again as high pressure builds; summer-like temperatures by mid-March

Congressman Costa introduces bills to increase California water storage

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