LATEST NEWS

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

This just in … Executive Director of the State Water Board approves DWR & Reclamation’s Temporary Urgency Change Petition for modification of Delta standards – with a few added requirements

July 3, 2015

Tom Howard, the Executive Director of the State Water Resources Control Board has issued his decision on the May 21,...

Fish Restoration Program update: Prospect Island, Decker Island, and more Delta restoration news

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July 2, 2015

From the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW): Prospect Island EIR...

This just in … State Reduces Water Use by Nearly 29% In Advance of June Conservation Mandates

July 1, 2015

From the State Water Resources Control Board: As the State continues to experience near-record and record hot conditions, increasing the...

California Weather Blog: Prolonged period of West Coast heat and thunderstorms; wildfire risk soars

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June 27, 2015

From Daniel Swain at the California Weather Blog: “California experienced a cooler-than-average May in 2015–becoming the first month with below...

This just in … Bryon Bethany Irrigation District pursues legal action to retain water rights for hundreds of local farmers, ranchers and families

June 26, 2015

From the Byron Bethany Irrigation District: The Byron-‐Bethany Irrigation District filed a lawsuit in Contra Costa County Superior Court today...

This just in … Water curtailment update: Extended curtailments for Merced River, Upper San Joaquin; also City of San Francisco

June 26, 2015

From the State Water Resources Control Board: With drought conditions continuing into the summer months, the State Water Resources Control...

Reactions: Legislators and organizations react to introduction of House GOP water bill

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June 26, 2015

Yesterday, Congressman David Valadao, along with fellow Republicans and Democrat Jim Costa, introduced the Western Water and American Food Security...

This just in … Valadao, California Republicans Introduce Legislation to Improve Western Water Reliability

June 25, 2015

From the office of Rep. David Valadao: On Thursday, June 25, 2015, Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21) introduced a bill...

Rep. Jared Huffman wants your input on the California drought

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June 18, 2015

From Rep. Jared Huffman: “California is hurting. In response to the worst drought in our state’s long memory, our public...

This just in … State Water Board adopts emergency regulation to protect salmon and steelhead in Russian River tributaries

June 17, 2015

From the State Water Resources Control Board: “The State Water Resources Control Board today approved an emergency regulation to provide...

Reactions: Sacramento River Settlement Contractors and California Water Alliance react to Sacramento River operations plan

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June 17, 2015

Statement of Sacramento River Settlement Contractors Revised Sacramento River Operations Plan: “The Sacramento River Settlement Contractors (SRSC’s), representing approximately 450,000...

This just in … Drought Conditions Force Difficult Management Decisions For Sacramento River Temperatures

June 16, 2015

From the State Water Resources Control Board: State and federal officials today announced the outlines of a revised plan for...

This just in … State Water Contractors Seek Action to Protect Stored State Water Project Supplies from Unlawful Diversions

June 16, 2015

From the State Water Contractors: The State Water Contractors (SWC) filed a complaint today requesting the State Water Resources Control...

Article to note: Byron-Bethany Irrigation District will sue to fight state cutoff

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June 16, 2015

From the San Jose Mercury News: “A rural East Bay irrigation district will sue state water managers to halt new...

Guest commentary: Former Delta Watermaster Craig Wilson with more on his alternative to the Delta tunnels

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June 16, 2015

A system combining a western conveyance, operable gates, and a ‘polishing’ facility would have all the benefits of the tunnels...

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