LATEST NEWS – Page 26 – MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK

DAILY DIGEST, 1/3: CA has topped last season’s rainfall. Will trend continue in 2022?; Can water futures trading combat water scarcity?; Growing seaweed to combat climate change; Mendocino County water agencies ask PG&E to increase flows from Potter Valley Project; and more …

January 3, 2022

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … California has topped last season’s rainfall. Will trend continue in 2022? “California...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/31: Snow season ‘off to a great start,’ but drought far from over; Delta pumps throttled back despite rains; Drought Map shows almost all of CA out of ‘exceptional drought’; Why innovation in water is tough as hell; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 31, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] First snow survey of the season … California snow season ‘off to a great start,’ but drought far...

THIS JUST IN … Early Winter Storms Provide Much-Needed Sierra Snowpack: Statewide 160% of normal

Maven

Breaking News

December 30, 2021

Drought Relief Will Depend on Remaining Wet Season From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR)...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/30: Snowpack jumps to nearly 160% of average, nourishing hopes for drought recovery; Lake Oroville rising after 2021 historic lows; Researchers optimistic about new housing despite drought; New California laws coming into effect on January 1, 2022; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 30, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … California snowpack jumps to nearly 160% of average, nourishing hopes for drought...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/29: 17 feet of snow breaking records, but it’s not enough; Zero Delta smelt found in fall CDFW survey as captively-produced smelt released; Why water is being released from Folsom during drought; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 29, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … The nearly 17 feet of snow in California’s Sierra Nevada is crushing...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/28: Record snowfall in the Sierra; Critics say groundwater managers emphasizing recharge, not pumping cuts; Legislators urge Newsom administration to act on delayed water storage projects; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 28, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Record snowfall in the Sierra: Storms smash 51-year-old record, force closures...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/27: Paper records and steel vaults: Can CA water rights enter the digital age?; Rain, snow will continue to pile up this week; Nestle’s water controversy, explained; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 27, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Paper records and steel vaults: Can California water rights enter the...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Parts of California get a White Christmas after snowfall; Evacuation advisories lifted after inspection of Twain Harte Lake Dam; California loses bid to throw out lawsuit over drilling permits issued without environmental review; Kightlinger named Acting GM of Pasadena Water and Power; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 26, 2021

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Parts of California get a White Christmas after snowfall “Parts of California...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/23: Large water pipeline in Kings County raising questions, concerns; Merced irrigation officials scramble to fix groundwater plan; Water, drought, and the supply chain crisis; AR storms continue; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 23, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news today … Large water pipeline in Kings County raising questions, concerns “A large water...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/22: Up to 8 feet of snow expected in Sierra, CW3E’s latest update on active weather pattern; CA moves to set new urban water use standards; Conservationists work with rice farmers to preserve bird habitat; On-farm recharge a solution for nut growers; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 22, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Incoming storms … ‘Incredible totals:’ Up to 8 feet of snow expected in Sierra “Christmas is just days...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/21: Atmospheric river conditions in forecast, heavy precip in CA; Danger in Droughtsville: CA’s urban water at risk; State enacts holiday water cutback despite rain in forecast; Groups call on CFTC to shut down ‘dystopian’ water futures market; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 21, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Incoming storms … CW3E AR Update: Atmospheric River Conditions are Forecast Over the US West Coast this Week...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/20: Could the Sierra get 100 inches of snow by Christmas?; The dirty business of wetlands restoration; At the Salton Sea, signs of activity and cautious optimism; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 20, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … Delta Lead Scientist Ask Me Anything at 12pm: Join Dr. Laurel Larsen and...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: CA snow drought ends in dramatic fashion; Bad ideas for getting more water; Officials demand GSAs protect against further canal subsidence; Hatchery Delta smelt released into the wild; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 19, 2021

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … California snow drought ends in dramatic fashion, while other states still deal...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/17: Storms to deliver rain, mountain snow through Christmas; Tribal representatives express concerns over Sites Reservoir; Tunnel advisory group comes to an end; California farming by the numbers: water edition; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 17, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: The Central Valley Flood Protection Board will meet beginning at 9am. Agenda...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/16: Four water storage projects pass important Prop 1 milestone; A frenzy of well drilling leaves taps running dry; Mark Arax: How we drained California dry; Details on Biden’s plan to protect water systems from hackers emerge; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 16, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: The Delta Stewardship Council will meet beginning at 9am. Agenda items include...

DAILY DIGEST, 1/3: CA has topped last season’s rainfall. Will trend continue in 2022?; Can water futures trading combat water scarcity?; Growing seaweed to combat climate change; Mendocino County water agencies ask PG&E to increase flows from Potter Valley Project; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/31: Snow season ‘off to a great start,’ but drought far from over; Delta pumps throttled back despite rains; Drought Map shows almost all of CA out of ‘exceptional drought’; Why innovation in water is tough as hell; and more …

THIS JUST IN … Early Winter Storms Provide Much-Needed Sierra Snowpack: Statewide 160% of normal

DAILY DIGEST, 12/30: Snowpack jumps to nearly 160% of average, nourishing hopes for drought recovery; Lake Oroville rising after 2021 historic lows; Researchers optimistic about new housing despite drought; New California laws coming into effect on January 1, 2022; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/29: 17 feet of snow breaking records, but it’s not enough; Zero Delta smelt found in fall CDFW survey as captively-produced smelt released; Why water is being released from Folsom during drought; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/28: Record snowfall in the Sierra; Critics say groundwater managers emphasizing recharge, not pumping cuts; Legislators urge Newsom administration to act on delayed water storage projects; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/27: Paper records and steel vaults: Can CA water rights enter the digital age?; Rain, snow will continue to pile up this week; Nestle’s water controversy, explained; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/23: Large water pipeline in Kings County raising questions, concerns; Merced irrigation officials scramble to fix groundwater plan; Water, drought, and the supply chain crisis; AR storms continue; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/22: Up to 8 feet of snow expected in Sierra, CW3E’s latest update on active weather pattern; CA moves to set new urban water use standards; Conservationists work with rice farmers to preserve bird habitat; On-farm recharge a solution for nut growers; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/21: Atmospheric river conditions in forecast, heavy precip in CA; Danger in Droughtsville: CA’s urban water at risk; State enacts holiday water cutback despite rain in forecast; Groups call on CFTC to shut down ‘dystopian’ water futures market; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/20: Could the Sierra get 100 inches of snow by Christmas?; The dirty business of wetlands restoration; At the Salton Sea, signs of activity and cautious optimism; Current reservoir and snow conditions; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: CA snow drought ends in dramatic fashion; Bad ideas for getting more water; Officials demand GSAs protect against further canal subsidence; Hatchery Delta smelt released into the wild; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/17: Storms to deliver rain, mountain snow through Christmas; Tribal representatives express concerns over Sites Reservoir; Tunnel advisory group comes to an end; California farming by the numbers: water edition; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/16: Four water storage projects pass important Prop 1 milestone; A frenzy of well drilling leaves taps running dry; Mark Arax: How we drained California dry; Details on Biden’s plan to protect water systems from hackers emerge; 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