LATEST NEWS

All the latest California water news gathered from around the web, from news articles and commentary to press releases and announcements.

DAILY DIGEST: Westlands farmers think Sacto water agencies should help pay for Delta tunnels; MWD Chief vows SoCal water users won’t subsidize ag’s share of twin tunnels; CA lawmakers OK $4B ballot measure for parks, water projects; Snow flurries in the forecast; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 19, 2017

In California water news today, San Joaquin Valley farmers think Sacramento water agencies should help pay for Delta tunnels; Governor...

DAILY DIGEST: Delta tunnels: It’s time to fish or cut bait; Millions of Californians on hook for Delta tunnels; What CA can learn from the recent catastrophic floods; Californians must change thinking to meet the challenge of rising seas, says author; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 18, 2017

In California water news today, Delta tunnels: It’s time to fish or cut bait; Millions of Californians on hook for...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Follow the money: Delta tunnel foes try new strategy; Fishing industry concerned about fall salmon season; Parks and water improvements likely to be on California’s 2018 ballot; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 17, 2017

In California water news this weekend, Follow the money: Delta tunnel foes try new strategy; Fishing industry concerned about fall...

THIS JUST IN … Assemblyman Gray Secures Rare Victory for Water Rights Holders

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Breaking News

September 16, 2017

From the office of Assemblyman Adam Gray: Assemblyman Adam C. Gray’s (D-Merced) announced the landmark passage of water rights fairness...

DAILY DIGEST: Despite DWR praise, Oroville Dam critics want answers; Army Corps says Whittier Narrows Dam is unsafe; Report shines light on importance of agriculture; Stanford researchers visualize California’s drought; Friday flight over Oroville; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 15, 2017

In California water news today, Despite DWR praise, Oroville Dam critics want answers; Oroville-inspired bill races against legislative deadline; Emergency...

DAILY DIGEST: State wetlands proposal worries farmers, ranchers; Water conservation can have unintended consequences; Palos Verde Irrigation District sues Metropolitan; U.S. and Mexico set to sign landmark Colorado River water-sharing deal; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 14, 2017

In California water news today, State wetlands proposal worries farmers, ranchers; Water conservation can have unintended consequences; Palos Verde Irrigation...

DAILY DIGEST: Vandalism, a persistent threat to water utilities, is tough to stop; Bipartisan coalition holds press conference over drinking water standards and SB 623; Bond proposal has $200 million for Salton Sea restoration; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 13, 2017

In California water news today, Vandalism, a persistent threat to water utilities, is tough to stop; Bipartisan coalition holds press...

Letter: Conservation, Tribal and Fishing groups respond to Delta tunnels audit, request information about how CVP contractors will pay for the project

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Other News Item

September 13, 2017

Yesterday, a coalition of conservation groups that included Restore the Delta, the CSPA, the Sierra Club, the Winnemem Wintu, and...

DAILY DIGEST: ‘Winter is coming’: What do climate scientists predict for California?; Deep drought stirred action on California’s water; $4 billion parks and water bond moves toward 2018 ballot; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 12, 2017

In California water news today, ‘Winter is coming’: What do climate scientists predict for California?; Deep drought stirred action on...

DAILY DIGEST: CA’s clean-water-for-all experiment begins to deliver; Legislation procrastination: Lawmakers leave some of the biggest bills for the final days; Fires, droughts, and hurricanes: What’s the link between climate change and natural disasters?; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 11, 2017

In California water news today, California’s clean-water-for-all experiment begins to deliver; Study: Rivers recover faster than expected after dam removal;...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: State’s Delta tunnels project got improper subsidies, audit says; 53 days remain until Oroville Dam deadline; How oceans impact Western reservoirs and rivers; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 10, 2017

In California water news this weekend, State’s Delta tunnels project got improper subsidies, audit says; 53 days remain until Oroville...

THIS JUST IN … AP reports federal audit shows the government improperly used funds to help plan for Delta tunnels

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Breaking News

September 8, 2017

From the Los Angeles Times: “A new federal audit says the U.S. government improperly spent $84 million to help plan...

DAILY DIGEST: Biologists watch steelhead return after historic dam removal; Lack of technology left officials in the dark during dam crisis; Agreement could hold state accountable for shrinking Salton Sea; Banned pesticides from illegal pot farms seep into CA water; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 8, 2017

In California water news today, Biologists watch steelhead return after historic dam removal; Lack of technology left officials in the...

DAILY DIGEST: Major unknowns remain just ahead of vote on Delta tunnels project; Setting the sights on Sites; Wild horses destroying water resources; Calls for action as California water board considers Salton Sea plans; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 7, 2017

In California water news today, Major unknowns remain just ahead of key votes on massive water project; Water: Setting the...

DAILY DIGEST: ‘All there in the files’: Oroville Dam investigators say inspectors missed clues; Officials seek to quell doubts about Oroville Dam’s future safety; Palo Verde Irrigation District suing Metropolitan over Colorado River water; Billions drinking water contaminated with plastic, study finds; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

September 6, 2017

In California water news today, ‘All there in the files’: Oroville Dam investigators say inspectors missed clues; Water lifting concrete...

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DAILY DIGEST: Westlands farmers think Sacto water agencies should help pay for Delta tunnels; MWD Chief vows SoCal water users won’t subsidize ag’s share of twin tunnels; CA lawmakers OK $4B ballot measure for parks, water projects; Snow flurries in the forecast; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Delta tunnels: It’s time to fish or cut bait; Millions of Californians on hook for Delta tunnels; What CA can learn from the recent catastrophic floods; Californians must change thinking to meet the challenge of rising seas, says author; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Follow the money: Delta tunnel foes try new strategy; Fishing industry concerned about fall salmon season; Parks and water improvements likely to be on California’s 2018 ballot; and more …

THIS JUST IN … Assemblyman Gray Secures Rare Victory for Water Rights Holders

DAILY DIGEST: Despite DWR praise, Oroville Dam critics want answers; Army Corps says Whittier Narrows Dam is unsafe; Report shines light on importance of agriculture; Stanford researchers visualize California’s drought; Friday flight over Oroville; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: State wetlands proposal worries farmers, ranchers; Water conservation can have unintended consequences; Palos Verde Irrigation District sues Metropolitan; U.S. and Mexico set to sign landmark Colorado River water-sharing deal; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Vandalism, a persistent threat to water utilities, is tough to stop; Bipartisan coalition holds press conference over drinking water standards and SB 623; Bond proposal has $200 million for Salton Sea restoration; and more …

Letter: Conservation, Tribal and Fishing groups respond to Delta tunnels audit, request information about how CVP contractors will pay for the project

DAILY DIGEST: ‘Winter is coming’: What do climate scientists predict for California?; Deep drought stirred action on California’s water; $4 billion parks and water bond moves toward 2018 ballot; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: CA’s clean-water-for-all experiment begins to deliver; Legislation procrastination: Lawmakers leave some of the biggest bills for the final days; Fires, droughts, and hurricanes: What’s the link between climate change and natural disasters?; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: State’s Delta tunnels project got improper subsidies, audit says; 53 days remain until Oroville Dam deadline; How oceans impact Western reservoirs and rivers; and more …

THIS JUST IN … AP reports federal audit shows the government improperly used funds to help plan for Delta tunnels

DAILY DIGEST: Biologists watch steelhead return after historic dam removal; Lack of technology left officials in the dark during dam crisis; Agreement could hold state accountable for shrinking Salton Sea; Banned pesticides from illegal pot farms seep into CA water; and more …

DAILY DIGEST: Major unknowns remain just ahead of vote on Delta tunnels project; Setting the sights on Sites; Wild horses destroying water resources; Calls for action as California water board considers Salton Sea plans; and more …

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