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July 21, 2021

By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters As extreme drought claims most of the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom today asked Californians...

GUEST ARTICLE: Water Forum 2.0: Updating the Sacramento region’s landmark water deal

Matt Weiser

Commentary

July 21, 2021

An interview with Water Forum Executive Director Jessica Law on climate change, equity and shaping a groundbreaking agreement for the...

CAL MATTERS: California’s desert becoming a hotbed for water bandits: Watch

Cal Matters

Water rights and water law

July 20, 2021

By Byrhonda Lyons Known for its starry skies, Joshua Trees and 100-plus-degree heat, California’s vast desert has recently become a...

CAL MATTERS: Thieves are stealing California’s scarce water. Where’s it going? Illegal marijuana farms

Cal Matters

Water rights and water law

July 20, 2021

As drought grips most of California, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from...

AG ALERT: Biden administration opens WOTUS rule ‘round three’

Ag Alert

Policy and regulation

July 16, 2021

By Christine Souza, Ag Alert The latest change in presidential administrations has brought another change in direction in overseeing waters...

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Regulators Turn Off Tap on Trump Vision of Water-Wasting Showers

Courthouse News Service

Policy and regulation

July 16, 2021

Officials say reinstatement of water-efficiency standards for showerheads will help the environment and lower utility bills. By Brandi Buchman, Courthouse...

NEVADA CURRENT: Broad coalition blasts ‘wasteful’ Colorado River pipeline proposal

Nevada Current

Colorado River

July 16, 2021

by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Lake Mead, the largest reservoir on the Colorado River, hit record-low water levels last month....

BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Suisun Marsh: On the edge of resilience in an era of rapid change

Maven

Delta science Ecosystems

July 15, 2021

Dr. John Durand is a senior scientist at UC Davis who, along with his colleagues, Teejay O’Rear and Dr. Peter...

CAL MATTERS: Newsom urges all Californians to cut water use by 15%

Cal Matters

Policy and regulation

July 14, 2021

By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters As extreme drought claims most of the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom today asked Californians...

AG ALERT: Rural California hammered as drought spreads

Ag Alert

Agriculture Current Conditions

July 14, 2021

By Christine Souza, Ag Alert With depleted reservoirs and limited water supplies across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom last week expanded...

CAL MATTERS: Drought emergency declared in Central Valley, Klamath region

Cal Matters

Agriculture Policy and regulation

July 14, 2021

Pressured by growers and legislators, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 39 counties as most of California experiences...

CA WATER COMMISSION: The Yuba-Feather Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations Program

Maven

Notebook News and Features Planning and management

July 14, 2021

Reservoirs are often constructed and operated for multiple purposes, such as water supply, flood control, hydropower, recreation, and environmental enhancement....