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January 21, 2018

In California water news this weekend, New state water chief is married to Metropolitan water strategist. Some critics say that’s too...

THIS JUST IN … DWR responds to allegations of ex parte communications regarding Cal Water Fix; says hearing at State Water Board should continue

January 19, 2018

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has filed a response to the allegations of ex parte communications between State...

DAILY DIGEST: Plans for new dams, reservoirs hit big hurdle; Study: Farmer input critical in creating groundwater plans; Toxic pollutants in California mudslide present cleanup challenges; Biggest storm of winter could bring 2 feet of snow to the Sierra; and more …

January 19, 2018

In California water news today, Plans for new dams, reservoirs hit big hurdle; Study: Farmer input critical in creating groundwater plans;...

DAILY DIGEST: Key Delta hearing delayed; Oroville dam lawsuit: Racism, sexual harassment, theft at state water agency; One year in, Trump’s environmental agenda is already taking a measurable toll; and more …

January 18, 2018

In California water news today, Key Delta hearing delayed; Oroville dam lawsuit: Racism, sexual harassment, theft at state water agency; City...

THIS JUST IN … State Water Board delays start of Part 2 of Cal Water Fix hearing to review motions for continuance

January 17, 2018

This just received from the Cal Water Fix hearing team at the State Water Board: “The CWF Hearing days scheduled...

DAILY DIGEST: Illegal meetings in tunnels case, opponents claim; State moves closer to downsizing tunnel project; Oroville suing DWR over spillway emergency; Why millions of dead trees in the Sierra may have helped save water during the drought; Can better technologies save endangered salmon?; and more …

January 17, 2018

In California water news today, Illegal meetings in tunnels case, opponents claim; State moves closer to downsizing tunnel project; Governor Brown’s...

THIS JUST IN … Delta tunnel opponents file request for continuance of Cal Water Fix proceedings at the State Water Board, allege ex-parte communications

January 16, 2018

The Save the California Delta Alliance has filed a request for continuance of the California Water Fix proceedings at...

DAILY DIGEST: Three storms aimed at Sacramento, Sierra; What does CA’s future look like? Scientists asked trees; Central Valley irrigation districts team up to boost water levels; A look at the incredible shrinking Salton Sea; Mercury News editorial on how to decide if a single Delta tunnel makes sense; and more …

January 16, 2018

In California water news today, Three storms aimed at Sacramento, Sierra; What does California’s future look like? Scientists asked trees; Central...

DAILY DIGEST: New online tool tailors weather forecasts to watersheds; Snowpack near record low spells trouble for western water supplies; Slideshow: CA rice country is home each winter to millions of migratory birds; JPL’s Bill Patzert retiring; and more …

January 15, 2018

In California water news today, New online tool tailors weather forecasts to watersheds; Snowpack near record low spells trouble for western...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: NorCal to bear the brunt of West Coast storms this week; After the mudslides, what does the next rain hold for Montecito?; Oroville Dam: Preparing for the next disaster; Brown Administration working to scale down $17 billion Delta tunnels project; and more …

January 14, 2018

In California water news this weekend, Pacific Northwest, Northern California to bear the brunt of West Coast storms this week; After...

THIS JUST IN … Brown administration working to scale down $17 billion Delta tunnels project

January 12, 2018

From the San Jose Mercury News: “Faced with a shortage of money and political support after seven years of work,...

DAILY DIGEST: What does a changing climate mean for CA’s infrastructure?; Riverside County has a plan to revitalize the Salton Sea; State seeks to lift ban on mining practice as Supreme Court denies appeal to lift it; Interior plans to move thousands of workers in the biggest reorganization in its history; and more …

January 12, 2018

In California water news today, What does a changing climate mean for California’s infrastructure?; Riverside County has a plan to revitalize...

DAILY DIGEST: Legislators question DWR about forensic report; Governor appoints new chief at troubled agency; California is preparing to defend its waters from Trump order; Storm causes major damage to Montecito water system, South Coast Conduit; and more …

January 11, 2018

In California water news today, Oroville Dam: Local leaders question DWR about forensic report; After Oroville disclosures, embattled California water agency...

THIS JUST IN … New Director Appointed at Department of Water Resources, Executive Team Restructured to Strengthen Dam and Flood Safety, Climate Resiliency

January 10, 2018

From the California Natural Resources Agency: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced a new director has been...

THIS JUST IN … Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors Appoints Grant Davis as General Manager