USGS: Nature-based “Horizontal Levees” reduce flood risk in San Francisco Bay

USGS

Planning and management

May 21, 2025

By the USGS As sea levels rise and storms intensify, the threat of coastal flooding in low-lying areas like San...

UCSC: Facing the storm: UC Santa Cruz researchers model a new line of coastal defense

UC Santa Cruz

Planning and management

May 21, 2025

Buffering aging levees with sloping wetlands reduces flood risk while establishing beneficial ecosystems. Key takeaways Horizontal levees offer dual benefits:...

NEVADA CURRENT: Lake Mead in for a painful summer after dry winter

Nevada Current

Colorado River

May 20, 2025

By Jennifer Solis, Nevada Current Lake Mead’s infamous bathtub ring is expected to get bigger this summer as low snowpack...

CAL MATTERS: San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of ‘forever chemicals’ that could harm anglers

Cal Matters

Water quality

May 20, 2025

California has no health standards for these chemicals in fish, so activists are urging action. Found in people and animals...

PRESS RELEASE: Forever chemicals found in fish throughout San Francisco Bay

Press Release/Notice

Water quality

May 20, 2025

From the San Francisco Estuary Institute: Ten species of popular fish to eat from San Francisco Bay may contain dangerous...

PRESS RELEASE: California Water Association unveils strategic framework for water affordability amid rising infrastructure demands

Press Release/Notice

Policy and regulation

May 20, 2025

From the California Water Association: As California confronts rising infrastructure demands and the pressing need for equitable water access, the...

PRESS RELEASE: Delta residents, leaders and local businesses testify before the State Water Resources Control Board against Governor’s Delta tunnel project

Restore the Delta

Delta Conveyance Project

May 19, 2025

Press release from Restore the Delta Several dozen residents, business leaders, environmental advocates, and elected leaders representing the Sacramento-San Joaquin...

PRESS RELEASE: Conservation, tribal groups notify State Water Board: Trump’s Bureau of Reclamation is not a reliable partner, and is pushing the Bay’s endangered fish to extinction

San Francisco Baykeeper

Policy and regulation

May 17, 2025

From the San Francisco Baykeeper: A coalition of eight organizations today alerted the California Water Resources Control Board that the...

NOTICE: Department of Pesticide Regulation Proposes regulations to update its groundwater protection list, identifying the pesticides with potential to pollute groundwater

Press Release/Notice

ANNOUNCEMENTSGroundwater News

May 17, 2025

From the Department of Pesticide Regulation: The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is accepting public comments on proposed regulations released...

PRESS RELEASE: Northern California fishermen and farmers collaborate to boost number of salmon spawning in the Sacramento River

Press Release/Notice

Fish and wildlife

May 16, 2025

The Net Pen Project puts hatchery juvenile salmon in river water to decrease straying Approximately 540,000 Sacramento fall-run juvenile salmon...

USGS: Mapping mercury in San Francisco Bay

USGS

Water quality

May 16, 2025

From the USGS: Scientists at the USGS are tracking mercury pollution in the Bay using remote sensing technology, creating detailed...

CA WATER FOR ALL: New Research Shows Billions in Economic Risk from Continued State Inaction on Water Supply

Press Release/Notice

Policy and regulation

May 15, 2025

Findings reinforce urgent need for SB 72 to ensure long-term water security for California Press release from CA Water for...

SJV WATER: Hanford-area groundwater agency enacts well registration and reporting policies

SJV Water

Groundwater News

May 15, 2025

By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Kings County growers in and around the Hanford area will be required to register their...

SJV WATER: Porterville water district launches its own groundwater agency

SJV Water

Groundwater News

May 15, 2025

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The Porterville Irrigation District board of directors voted unanimously to launch a second version of...

CAL MATTERS: Geologically rich but economically poor, Salton Sea communities want a say in their lithium future

Cal Matters

Ecosystems

May 15, 2025

The Salton Sea will soon become a major hub for California’s renewable energy economy, prompting the legislature to take steps...