CAL MATTERS: Salmon fishing shutdown marks a grim milestone. Why California shouldn’t give up hope

Cal Matters

CommentaryFish and wildlife

April 18, 2025

By Chuck Bonham, director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign...

UCAR: Looking to the Pacific, scientists improve forecasts of atmospheric rivers

Guest Contributor

Planning and management

April 18, 2025

Targeted observations of Pacific conditions benefit weather forecasts nationally, save millions in reservoir costs By David Hosansky, UCAR As atmospheric...

EOS: Modeling the past, present, and future of drought

American Geophysical Union

Hydrology

April 18, 2025

A new study combines historical observations, climate modeling, and data from tree rings to create a fuller picture of historic...

SGMA: Update on basins subject to State Board intervention, plus new BMP and land subsidence regulation in the works

Maven

Groundwater NewsNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation

April 17, 2025

Groundwater plays a vital role in California’s water supply, accounting for a significant portion of the Central Valley’s annual water...

STANFORD NEWS: Scientists map fastest pathways for replenishing Central Valley groundwater

Stanford University

Groundwater News

April 17, 2025

Researchers found that up to 13 million acres of California’s Central Valley may be suitable for recharging groundwater. The largest...

CDFW: California takes action to halt golden mussel invasion

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Ecosystems

April 17, 2025

From the Department of Fish and Wildlife: In response to the recent detection of golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in the...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Interior Department proposal could end habitat protections for endangered species

Courthouse News Service

Policy and regulation

April 16, 2025

If approved, the proposal by the Trump administration would rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act...

SJV WATER: One year later, state groundwater sanctions paused but Kings County farmers, water managers moving forward

SJV Water

Groundwater News

April 16, 2025

By Lisa McEwen & Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Wednesday marks one full year since the state brought the “hammer” down...

CAL MATTERS: Commercial salmon season is shut down — again. Will California’s iconic fish ever recover?

Cal Matters

Ecosystems

April 15, 2025

While it’s an unprecedented third year in a row for no commercially caught salmon, brief windows will be allowed for...

CDFW: Cutting the Green Tape Update: A new and improved Restoration Management Permit; Little Butano Creek Fish Passage and Habitat Enhancement; Regulatory strategies to advance restoration; and more …

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Ecosystems

April 15, 2025

From the Department of Fish and Wildlife: Staff from CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape program have been working hard to...

PRESS RELEASE: Court sides with James Irrigation District in groundwater rights case, rejecting McMullin Area GSA’s attempt to cut off access to James ID’s wellfields

Press Release/Notice

Groundwater News

April 15, 2025

Ruling affirms James ID’s historic groundwater rights and denies MAGSA’s request for an emergency injunction to stop pumping from James...

AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT: Public Draft Yolo Bypass Cache Slough Master Plan

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 15, 2025

From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board)...

REPORT SUMMARY: Exploring the Water Footprint of “Green” Hydrogen for Power Generation in California

Maven

Climate changeReports

April 15, 2025

Hydrogen, as an emerging alternative fuel source, holds the potential to significantly contribute to California’s climate goals. Its carbon-free production...

STATE WATER CONTRACTORS denounce court decision to prohibit further Delta Conveyance Project geotechnical activities

State Water Contractors

Delta Conveyance Project

April 15, 2025

Decision implies that data gathering is construction, a ruling that is inconsistent with the intent of the Delta Reform Act...

IEUA RESPONDS: Setting the record straight: IEUA’s commitment to transparency and collaboration

Press Release/Notice

Planning and management

April 12, 2025

By Marco Tule, President, Inland Empire Utilities Agency As President of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Board of Directors,...