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February 24, 2014

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California Weather Blog: Strong storm headed for California this week; compelling signs of developing El Nino, but will the Ridiculously Resilient Ridge return in the meantime?

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February 24, 2014

From the California Weather Blog: “Unusually dry and warm conditions have returned to California over the past week. In the...

Farm organizations, Feinstein react to announcement of zero allocation

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February 21, 2014

Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced the initial Central Valley Project allocations, giving no water to North of Delta and...

Organizations and legislators react to Governor’s drought legislation

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February 19, 2014

Today, Governor Jerry Brown announced legislation to provide $687.4 million to support drought relief efforts. Here are what organizations and...

Bureau of Reclamation releases Draft Feasibility Report for a dam at Temperance Flat

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February 19, 2014

A dam on the Upper San Joaquin River at Temperance Flat would cost $2.5 billion, provide benefits from $95 to...

California legislators comment on President Obama’s visit

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February 15, 2014

Here are the reactions from California legislators to President Obama’s visit, listed in alphabetical order: From Senator Barbara Boxer: U.S....

In his own words: President Obama on the California drought

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February 15, 2014

From the Office of the White House Press Secretary, this transcript of remarks from President Obama’s visit to the Central...

From the White House: President Obama leading Administration-wide drought response

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February 15, 2014

From the White House Press Office: “As communities across California struggle with the impacts of one of the state’s worst...

Assemblyman Jim Frazier introduces AB 1671 to require legislative approval of BDCP

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February 14, 2014

From the Office of Assemblyman Jim Frazier: “[Wednesday], Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D-Oakley), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Accountability and...

California Weather Blog: Northern California rain at times this week; amplified North Pacific ridge to return?

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February 14, 2014

From the California Weather Blog: ” … While the recent atmospheric river did bring much-needed precipitation to parts of Northern...

Peter Gleick on the California drought

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February 12, 2014

Last week. Peter Gleick was a guest on the syndicated weekly radio show, Sea Change Radio, where he discussed California’s...

Mild reactions to introduction of drought legislation by Senators Feinstein and Boxer

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February 11, 2014

A much more tempered response to the introduction of drought legislation by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. I’ll continue...

Senators Feinstein, Boxer introduce drought relief legislation

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February 11, 2014

From Senator Feinstein’s office: “Washington—Senators from California and Oregon today introduced the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014, a...

Department of Water Resources issues February Water Supply Index

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February 10, 2014

The Department of Water Resources has completed the February 1, 2014 Water Supply Index (WSI) and Bulletin 120 (B120) forecasts...

Website note: A preview of coming attractions

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February 7, 2014

It has been a busy week! H.R. 3964 and other breaking news has dominated the content, but in the background...

Website notes: Old format returns, plus what to expect this week

California Weather Blog: Strong storm headed for California this week; compelling signs of developing El Nino, but will the Ridiculously Resilient Ridge return in the meantime?

Farm organizations, Feinstein react to announcement of zero allocation

Organizations and legislators react to Governor’s drought legislation

Bureau of Reclamation releases Draft Feasibility Report for a dam at Temperance Flat

California legislators comment on President Obama’s visit

In his own words: President Obama on the California drought

From the White House: President Obama leading Administration-wide drought response

Assemblyman Jim Frazier introduces AB 1671 to require legislative approval of BDCP

California Weather Blog: Northern California rain at times this week; amplified North Pacific ridge to return?

Peter Gleick on the California drought

Mild reactions to introduction of drought legislation by Senators Feinstein and Boxer

Senators Feinstein, Boxer introduce drought relief legislation

Department of Water Resources issues February Water Supply Index

Website note: A preview of coming attractions

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