COURTHOUSE NEWS: EPA rolls back federal water protections following high court decision Courthouse News Service Policy and regulation August 29, 2023Bound by a recent Supreme Court decision, a new Biden administration rule weakens Clean Water Act protections for millions of...
DELTA COUNCIL: Addressing climate vulnerabilities in the Delta Maven Climate changeNotebook News and Features August 29, 2023At the July meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Associate Deputy Executive Officer Harriet Lai Ross updated the Council members...
SJV WATER: Floodplain work could start on two San Joaquin Valley rivers as soon as this week after state funding was approved SJV Water Ecosystems August 28, 2023By Lois Henry, SJV Water The state approved funding for a range of floodplain projects in the San Joaquin Valley,...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: As Companies Eye Massive Lithium Deposits in California’s Salton Sea, Locals Anticipate a Mixed Bag Inside Climate News Ecosystems August 28, 2023Frontline communities in Lithium Valley are cautiously optimistic about the economic potential, but are also concerned about the health and...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Stay out, stay alive: a story of Kern County’s killer river Courthouse News Service Planning and management August 25, 2023By Rebekah Kearn, Courthouse News Service Colorful awnings and tents lined the shores of the Kern River on a Saturday...
NREL: Unlocking Hydropower’s Potential National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Water project operations August 24, 2023By Tiffany Plate, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) In 1880, a water-powered turbine generated its first spark of electricity. It...
PRESS RELEASE: Scientific Report: Yearly Greenhouse Gas Pollution From Proposed Sites Dam and Reservoir Project Would Equal 80,000 Gas-Powered Cars Conservation organizations & coalitions Policy and regulation August 24, 2023New Patagonia & Friends of the River Study Estimates the Proposed Dam’s Annual Emissions Press release from Friends of the...
UCANR: New database helps Californians understand proposed groundwater plans UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR) Groundwater News August 24, 2023Sustainable Groundwater Management Act allows for flexibility in local conservation strategies Press release from UC Ag and Natural Resources To...
UCSB THE CURRENT: El Niño and La Niña multi-year events could become more common UC Santa Barbara Hydrology August 24, 2023By Harrison Tasoff, UC Santa Barbara The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land...
AG ALERT: Water board hits pause on flows for Scott, Shasta rivers Ag Alert Policy and regulation August 23, 2023By Christine Souza, Ag Alert The California State Water Resources Control Board held off on a decision to set minimum...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Multiyear El Niño and La Niña events likely to increase, researchers say Courthouse News Service Hydrology August 23, 2023A new study offers a glimpse into how El Niño and La Niña events may change. By Alanna Madden, Courthouse...
CAL MATTERS: Toxic trash: California’s aging hazardous waste sites have troubling safety records Cal Matters Policy and regulation August 22, 2023Neighbors to one of California’s biggest hazardous waste recyclers say they’re unfairly exposed to pollution, but can California afford to...
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: Water Authority Asks County Registrar to Stall Water Divorce Vote Voice of San Diego Planning and management August 21, 2023A bill that would make it harder for the Water Authority to break up is a driving force. By MacKenzie...
GRIST: A tropical storm in California? Warmer waters and El Niño made it possible. Grist Current Conditions August 21, 2023By Naveena Sadasivam, Grist. This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Tropical Storm...
WEBINAR: SGMA Review: Achieving Groundwater Access for All & Visual Data Tool Demonstration Maven Groundwater NewsPodcasts and webinarsWebinars August 21, 2023A new report, authored by experts from organizations including The Nature Conservancy, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Audubon California, and...
