CAL MATTERS: No single failure caused LA fires, report finds. Who fixes the system? Cal Matters Wildfires and watersheds October 4, 2026A 723-page review ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom finds LA fires overwhelmed a system never designed for a wind-driven conflagration. Protecting...
PRESS RELEASE: 13-year Lawsuit with Steinbeck Vineyards Resolved Guest Contributor Groundwater News October 4, 2026Santa Clara Superior Court issued its final judgment in Steinbeck Vineyards v. County of San Luis Obispo From the County...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Sept. 27- Oct. 2: CA prepares for strong El Niño; What’s in the Proposed Bay–Delta Water Quality Control Plan?; Can hatchery reforms help California’s troubled salmon?; Protecting California from invasive species; and more … Maven Weekly Digest October 2, 2026A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
DAILY DIGEST, 10/2: As new water year begins, CA prepares for strong El Niño and expanded water supplies; The West’s best shot at snowpack recovery comes from El Niño; Major federal investment accelerates modernization of Friant Kern Canal; Toxic algal blooms are spreading across the West; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 2, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
DWR: As new water year begins, California prepares for strong El Niño and expanded water supplies Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology October 2, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: Today marks the start of Water Year 2027 in California and the Department of...
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS: Toxic algal blooms are spreading across the West High Country News Water quality October 2, 2026Climate change is increasing the frequency of the blooms. Here’s what you need to know. By Christine Peterson, High Country...
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION: Major federal investment accelerates modernization of Friant Kern Canal Bureau of Reclamation News Water project operations October 2, 2026Pump station replacements boost water reliability, strengthen regional economies and support more than 1 million acres of farmland From the...
SJV WATER: Hanford-area growers agree to new fees they hope will hold off further state intervention SJV Water Groundwater News October 2, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water A Hanford-area groundwater agency will institute a pair of new fees on landowners to help...
SJV WATER: Will Tulare County water district settlement foster more cooperation or open the door to water exports? SJV Water Groundwater News October 2, 2026By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The settlement of a disputed land annexation could mean greater communication and a chance for...
ARMY CORPS: New Bullards Bar and Oroville Water Control Manual Updates US Army Corps of Engineers Fact Sheets/Tools/InfoWater project operations October 2, 2026From the Army Corps of Engineers: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, is providing an update on the...
PRESS RELEASE: Despite New Water Rules, One of the Klamath’s Most Important Tributaries, the Scott River, Is Running Dry Conservation organizations & coalitions Groundwater News October 1, 2026Press release from Quartz Valley Indian Reservation, Friends of the River. Communities United for Water Protection, Environmental Protection Information Center,...
DAILY DIGEST, 10/1: Scott river has dried up. Critics say the state should do more to protect its salmon; CA rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave; DWR completes major rehabilitation of Oroville Dam’s River Valve Outlet System; The Colorado River nears a worrisome threshold. These farmers are worried.; and more … Maven Daily Digest October 1, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
DWR completes major rehabilitation of Oroville Dam’s River Valve Outlet System Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations October 1, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced today the completion of a $235...
RIDGECREST: IWVGA and Water District to develop residential water loss relief program Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News October 1, 2026Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority board voted unanimously to authorize...
DAILY DIGEST, 9/30: Uninvited guests: Protecting California from invasive species; When will California see its first snow? How El Niño could impact fall, winter; California on track to conserve 30% of its land, but is lagging on coastal waters; Community testing finds elevated levels of metals in LA River after the Lineage fire; and more … Maven Daily Digest September 30, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
