WATER SHELF PODCAST: “The Profits of Distrust” by Manny Teodoro, Samantha Zuhlke, and David Switzer Justin Scott-Coe Author Podcasts March 15, 2024Visit the Water Shelf main page In this episode, I talk with eminent scholars Drs. Manuel Teodoro, Samantha Zuhlke, and...
PRESS RELEASE: Analysis: State Water Board’s Proposal to Water Down Urban Water Conservation Regulation Leaves Calif. at Risk of Shortages Press Release/Notice Policy and regulation March 15, 2024Total water savings through conservation will not drop below current levels until 2035 From the Conserve 4 CA Coalition: Earlier...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Climate change takes a hidden toll on California water supplies Courthouse News Service AgricultureClimate change March 14, 2024In the past decade, the average annual climate-driven increase in crop evapotranspiration is enough to drain a major reservoir. By...
UC MERCED: An Invisible Water Surcharge: Climate Warming Increases Crop Water Demand in the San Joaquin Valley’s Groundwater-Dependent Irrigated Agriculture UC Merced AgricultureClimate change March 14, 2024By UC Merced University of California researchers from the USDA-funded Secure Water Future project recently found that increases in crop...
SJV WATER: “We’re finished”: Some small Kings County farmers fear state’s groundwater law being used against them SJV Water Groundwater News March 14, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Last-ditch revisions being considered for the groundwater plan covering Kings County are not only “too...
PRESS RELEASE: San Francisco dumps millions of gallons of sewage into Bay every year – Baykeeper issues notice to sue San Francisco Baykeeper Water quality March 14, 2024From the San Francisco Baykeeper San Francisco Baykeeper recently issued a notice of intent to take legal action against the San Francisco...
NOAA FISHERIES: Diverse habitats help salmon weather unpredictable climate changes NOAA Fisheries Fish and wildlifeScience March 14, 2024Chinook in three creeks may be vulnerable alone, but resilient together. By NOAA Fisheries Restored salmon habitat should resemble financial...
CAL MATTERS: California weakens plan for mandatory cutbacks in urban water use, yielding to criticism Cal Matters Policy and regulation March 13, 2024The revised proposal grants water providers an extra five years for reducing outdoor irrigation. Cities and water agencies are relieved,...
USBR: Building a defense against extinction Bureau of Reclamation News Fish and wildlife March 13, 2024Reclamation, partner agencies continue extraordinary effort to save Delta smelt By Gary Pitzer, Bureau of Reclamation The group of low-slung,...
PRESS RELEASE: SoCal agencies first to affirm continued Delta Conveyance Project support SoCal water agencies Delta Conveyance Project March 13, 2024Boards’ renewed project commitment advances long-term regional water security Press release from San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency and San Bernardino...
NOTICE of Proposed Order Setting Aside Water Quality Certifications for Merced Falls, Yuba-Bear, Don Pedro, La Grange Hydroelectric Projects State Water Board ANNOUNCEMENTS March 12, 2024From the State Water Resources Control Board: On March 11, 2024, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) issued...
NOTICE draft order denying reconsideration in response to the Petition for Reconsideration of Order WR 2019-0148 (Cachuma Project) *UPDATED* State Water Board ANNOUNCEMENTS March 12, 2024From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board has prepared a draft order denying reconsideration...
PRESS RELEASE: Water Board releases revised proposed conservation regulation draft to simplify compliance, increase flexibility State Water Board Policy and regulation March 12, 2024From the State Water Resources Control Board: Moving to bolster California’s water supplies and resilience to climate change, the State...
REACTIONS to revised urban water conservation regulations from ACWA, the Conserve4CA coalition Maven Policy and regulation March 12, 2024The State Water Board has released a revised draft of a proposed regulation that would establish budget-based water conservation targets...
SJV WATER: Second San Joaquin Valley groundwater subbasin recommended for state takeover SJV Water Groundwater News March 11, 2024By Jesse Vad and Lisa McEwen The Friant-Kern Canal was called out specifically as one of the reasons the state...
