LATEST NEWS – Page 27 – MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK

DAILY DIGEST, 12/15: Another storm on the horizon for Wednesday night; Open invitation to Gov. Newsom to learn how Bay Delta Plan will hurt communities; Major new reservoir proposed for Santa Clara County faces key vote; Signs of improvement in the battle to eradicate nutria; and more …

December 15, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … FREE SYMPOSIUM: Delta Invasive Species from 9am to 2:30pm. This year’s Symposium will focus...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/14: CA battering by high winds and heavy snow to persist; State’s early zero water for ag projection could have far reaching implications; Are CA’s cities conserving enough water?; Enviros say Upper Colorado River Basin states are overusing water; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 14, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … FREE WEBINAR: Seawater Intrusion Control in Orange County – Do We Need Another...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/13: Calif. preps for downpour, heavy snow to kick off week; Interior Secretary addresses West’s worsening drought crisis; Legal analysts say latest version of WOTUS could finally stick; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 13, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … FREE WEBINAR: Southwest Drought Briefing from 11am to 11:35am. The most recent United...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Storm set to wallop California with feet of snow, heavy rain; What it would take to fill CA’s reservoirs and end the drought; Battle for Kern River water goes deep into rights, history; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 12, 2021

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Storm set to wallop California with feet of snow, heavy rain “A...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/10: Storm to bring month’s worth of rain, yards of snow; State warns more valley groundwater agencies their plans aren’t up to snuff; Merced Irrigation District GM asks every resident in Eastern Merced County to contact Newsom; What will the ski industry look like in 50 years?; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 10, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board will meet from 10am. Agenda items include updates...

DWR to remaining San Joaquin subbasins: Your groundwater sustainability plans contain deficiencies that will need to be addressed

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Other News Item

December 9, 2021

The Department of Water Resources has issued letters to the GSAs of the remaining six subbasins in the San Joaquin...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/9: Potential for long-duration atmospheric river, heavy precipitation in CA; Water shutoffs loom for thousands after agencies failed to apply for relief; Monitoring conditions for salmonids on the Lower American River; Merced Irrigation District in battle with state over water rights; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 9, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … The Central Valley Regional Water Board will meet beginning at 9am. Agenda items include...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/8: Wetter & cooler conditions likely through at least mid-December; Judge reviews biological opinions in water dispute; Who should pay to fix California’s sunken canals?; Water use drops 13% as California preps mandatory cutbacks; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 8, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … MEETING: The State Water Board will meet beginning at 9am. The Board will...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/7: $63M wetland restoration a blueprint for climate adaptation; CA groundwater could get recharging help from alfalfa farms; Managing groundwater for nature; Water bill debt has hit Valley families hard; and more …

Maven

DAILY DIGEST

December 7, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … The State Water Resources Control Board will meet beginning at 9am. Agenda items...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/6: Wasting water? You could be hit with a $500 fine; What a future with low/no snow means for the West; The improbable comeback of salmon in the San Joaquin River; Current reservoir conditions; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 6, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: Water in a Warming World – Fortifying California’s Water Resilience from 2pm...

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Some rain possible next week; Oil, ag parry accusations they use too much water during drought; State to local water agencies: fix your groundwater sustainability plans, and quickly; Biden admin moves to scrap Cadiz permit; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 5, 2021

[cmtoc_table_of_contents] In California water news this weekend … Dry California may get some rain next week “Parts of drought-stricken California...

THIS JUST IN … Lawsuit filed to require Marin MWD to comply with CEQA for proposed Richmond Bridge pipeline and water purchase

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Breaking News

December 3, 2021

Press release from the North Coast Rivers Alliance: The North Coast Rivers Alliance has consistently requested MMWD to comply with...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/3: Water agency amends plans for Delta Tunnel; DWR announces plan to suspend Delta water quality standards; A ‘no snow’ CA could come sooner than you think; Snow coverage in US for early December lowest in 18 years; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 3, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … WEBINAR: Toward a Disaster Resilient California: The Many Impacts of Drought in the...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/2: State Water Project will deliver no water to most communities next year; Water Board to vote on mandatory statewide water restrictions; Tribal communities organize to stop Sites Reservoir; Marin water managers near deal for Yuba County supply; and more …

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DAILY DIGEST

December 2, 2021

— [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar today … EVENT: PFAS Solutions Workshop from 8:30am to 4:00pm in Lakewood, CA. The workshop...

THIS JUST IN … DWR Announces Initial State Water Project Allocation, Additional Actions to Prepare for Third Dry Year

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Breaking News

December 1, 2021

Essentially a zero allocation; Water for health and safety needs only From the Department of Water Resources: Today, the Department...

DAILY DIGEST, 12/15: Another storm on the horizon for Wednesday night; Open invitation to Gov. Newsom to learn how Bay Delta Plan will hurt communities; Major new reservoir proposed for Santa Clara County faces key vote; Signs of improvement in the battle to eradicate nutria; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/14: CA battering by high winds and heavy snow to persist; State’s early zero water for ag projection could have far reaching implications; Are CA’s cities conserving enough water?; Enviros say Upper Colorado River Basin states are overusing water; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/13: Calif. preps for downpour, heavy snow to kick off week; Interior Secretary addresses West’s worsening drought crisis; Legal analysts say latest version of WOTUS could finally stick; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Storm set to wallop California with feet of snow, heavy rain; What it would take to fill CA’s reservoirs and end the drought; Battle for Kern River water goes deep into rights, history; and more …

DWR to remaining San Joaquin subbasins: Your groundwater sustainability plans contain deficiencies that will need to be addressed

DAILY DIGEST, 12/8: Wetter & cooler conditions likely through at least mid-December; Judge reviews biological opinions in water dispute; Who should pay to fix California’s sunken canals?; Water use drops 13% as California preps mandatory cutbacks; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/7: $63M wetland restoration a blueprint for climate adaptation; CA groundwater could get recharging help from alfalfa farms; Managing groundwater for nature; Water bill debt has hit Valley families hard; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/6: Wasting water? You could be hit with a $500 fine; What a future with low/no snow means for the West; The improbable comeback of salmon in the San Joaquin River; Current reservoir conditions; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Some rain possible next week; Oil, ag parry accusations they use too much water during drought; State to local water agencies: fix your groundwater sustainability plans, and quickly; Biden admin moves to scrap Cadiz permit; and more …

THIS JUST IN … Lawsuit filed to require Marin MWD to comply with CEQA for proposed Richmond Bridge pipeline and water purchase

DAILY DIGEST, 12/3: Water agency amends plans for Delta Tunnel; DWR announces plan to suspend Delta water quality standards; A ‘no snow’ CA could come sooner than you think; Snow coverage in US for early December lowest in 18 years; and more …

DAILY DIGEST, 12/2: State Water Project will deliver no water to most communities next year; Water Board to vote on mandatory statewide water restrictions; Tribal communities organize to stop Sites Reservoir; Marin water managers near deal for Yuba County supply; and more …

THIS JUST IN … DWR Announces Initial State Water Project Allocation, Additional Actions to Prepare for Third Dry Year

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