THIS JUST IN … Metropolitan Board steps up to support Drought Contingency Plan; protects Southland’s stored water in Lake Mead Maven Breaking News March 12, 2019From the Metropolitan Water District: With the fate of a long-negotiated deal to protect Colorado River supplies in jeopardy, the...
THIS JUST IN … McCarthy Introduces Legislation to Repurpose High-Speed Rail Funding to Water Infrastructure Projects Maven Breaking News March 7, 2019From Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s office: Congressman Kevin McCarthy introduced legislation today that would repurpose recovered Federal funding from the California...
Fishing and river groups weigh in on the Voluntary Agreements Maven Other News Item March 7, 2019Their analysis concludes that the voluntary agreements as proposed could worsen conditions in the Delta Last week, the Department of...
THIS JUST IN … Voluntary Agreements Progressing to Improve Habitat and Flow in the Delta and Key Watersheds Maven Breaking News March 1, 2019From the California Natural Resources Agency: In an effort to improve habitat and flows in the Delta and key tributaries,...
THIS JUST IN … Department of Water Resources requests 60 day stay in Cal Water Fix hearings at the State Water Board Maven Breaking News March 1, 2019The Department of Water Resources has sent this letter to Tam Doduc at the State Water Board: Dear Hearing Officer...
THIS JUST IN … Latest Snow Survey Finds Water-Rich Snowpack Maven Breaking News February 28, 2019Sierra snowpack statewide at 153% of average Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the third Phillips Station snow...
THIS JUST IN … State Water Project Allocations Increased to 35 Percent Maven Breaking News February 20, 2019From the Department of Water Resources: As a result of improved water supply conditions, the California Department of Water Resources...
THIS JUST IN … Reclamation announces initial water supply allocation for the Central Valley Project Maven Breaking News February 20, 2019North of Delta Ag Contractors to receive 70%; South of Delta Ag Contractors to receive 35%; 100% for Friant Class...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom designates Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the State Water Board; appoints Laurel Firestone from the Community Water Center to the Board Maven Breaking News February 12, 2019From the Office of the Governor: “We have a big state with diverse water needs. Cities that need clean water...
REACTIONS (UPDATED) from agencies, legislators, and organizations to Governor Newsom’s announcements on Cal Water Fix, New State Water Board Chair Maven LATEST NEWS February 12, 2019Plus a wrap-up of media coverage of today’s events In Governor Newsom’s State of the State address earlier today, he...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom discusses water in State of the State address Maven Breaking News February 12, 2019Governor Newsom says he will pursue single tunnel option; appoints Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the Water Board Governor Newsom...
CA WEATHER BLOG: Strong but complex storm sequence this week will bring rain, wind, and flood concerns to California Maven Other News Item February 11, 2019 From Daniel Swain at the California Weather Blog: Remember, two blog posts ago, when I mentioned that the recent...
THIS JUST IN … DWR Finalizes Groundwater Basin Boundary Modifications under SGMA Maven Breaking News February 11, 2019From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced final decisions for groundwater basin...
THIS JUST IN … Reclamation releases Biological Assessment for California water operations Maven Breaking News February 5, 2019From the Bureau of Reclamation: “The Bureau of Reclamation released late yesterday the Biological Assessment for the re-initiation of consultation...
THIS JUST IN … Senator Dodd Introduces Delta Tunnels Oversight Bill Maven Breaking News February 1, 2019From the office of Senator Bill Dodd: Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that will help protect California’s precious...
