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February 7, 2014

From the California Weather Blog: ““Heavy” and “rain” are not words that have been used in the same sentence for...

Legislators react to passage of H.R. 3964

February 5, 2014

Today, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3964, the Sacramento – San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act, with a...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service begins special drought-related monitoring for Delta smelt

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February 5, 2014

From the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service: As part of the federal response to California’s severe drought, the U.S....

Webcast link: H.R. 3964 to be debated on the House floor today (Updated)

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February 5, 2014

The House will be considering two bills today, H.R. 3590, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act of 2013, as...

Congressman Jared Huffman introduces bill to modernize Army Corps of Engineers reservoir operations

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February 5, 2014

From the Office of Congressman Jared Huffman: Responding to the record drought in California and the need to improve long-term...

ESA working group releases final report & recommendations

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February 4, 2014

From the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Congressional Working Group: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) Congressional Working Group, led by Representatives...

Water bond update: Senator Wolk releases mock-up of SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of 2014

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February 4, 2014

A mock-up of Senator Wolk’s water bond, SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of...

House Democrats ask for a bipartisan hearing on the impacts of the drought

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February 4, 2014

House Democrats, led by Congressmembers Peter DeFazio (OR), Grace Napolitano (CA), and Steven Horsford (NV), have written Congressman Doc Hastings,...

California Weather Blog: Rain returns to California as Ridiculously Resilient Ridge retreats; cautious optimism for February?

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February 3, 2014

From the California Weather Blog: “Over the past few days most of California has experienced an atmospheric phenomenon not experienced...

State Water Board approves state and federal water projects petition to conserve water during drought conditions

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February 1, 2014

From the State Water Resources Control Board: “Responding to record dry conditions and diminishing water supplies in the state’s major...

Article to note: SWP Water allocations cut to zero, junior water-right holders’ diversions curtailed

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February 1, 2014

ACWA’s Water News reports on the events of yesterday: “Saying aggressive action is needed during what may be California’s worst drought...

Legislators and organizations react to news of 0% allocation for State Water Project water

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February 1, 2014

In response to the news of no State Water Project water this year unless conditions drastically improve, legislators and organizations...

Emergency Water Legislation scheduled for house consideration; Republicans leaders seek swift passage

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January 31, 2014

Received via email: Washington, D.C. – Congressmen David Valadao, Devin Nunes, and Kevin McCarthy today praised Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor...

State of California officially opposes HR 3964

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January 31, 2014

Received via email, this letter from John Laird, Secretary of Natural Resources: The Honorable Doc Hastings Chairman House Natural Resources...

Bureau of Reclamation announces they will honor rescheduled water; Legislators respond

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January 31, 2014

On Thursday, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor announced they would honor rescheduled water deliveries for Central Valley Project...

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Significant atmospheric river to bring heavy rain to Northern California this weekend

Legislators react to passage of H.R. 3964

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service begins special drought-related monitoring for Delta smelt

Webcast link: H.R. 3964 to be debated on the House floor today (Updated)

Congressman Jared Huffman introduces bill to modernize Army Corps of Engineers reservoir operations

ESA working group releases final report & recommendations

Water bond update: Senator Wolk releases mock-up of SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of 2014

House Democrats ask for a bipartisan hearing on the impacts of the drought

California Weather Blog: Rain returns to California as Ridiculously Resilient Ridge retreats; cautious optimism for February?

State Water Board approves state and federal water projects petition to conserve water during drought conditions

Article to note: SWP Water allocations cut to zero, junior water-right holders’ diversions curtailed

Legislators and organizations react to news of 0% allocation for State Water Project water

Emergency Water Legislation scheduled for house consideration; Republicans leaders seek swift passage

State of California officially opposes HR 3964

Bureau of Reclamation announces they will honor rescheduled water; Legislators respond

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