DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Climate change and “atmospheric thirst” to increase fire danger and drought in Nevada and California Desert Research Institute Climate changeWildfires and watersheds November 19, 2020New study shows impacts of increased levels of evaporative demand as climate grows warmer and drier From the Desert Research...
YOSEMITE ENVIRO LAW CONFERENCE: Federalism & water quality: After 50 years, are we done with the 401? Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulationWater quality November 18, 2020[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Recent changes by the Trump Administration to the Clean Water Act have had a ripple effect on many regulatory...
MET BAY DELTA COMMITTEE: Preparing for the vote on Delta Conveyance planning costs Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features November 18, 2020At last week’s meeting of Metropolitan’s Bay-Delta Committee, preparations continued for the board action at the December meeting regarding funding...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom, Oregon Governor Brown, Tribal Leaders and Klamath Dam Owner Announce Agreement to Advance Historic Salmon Restoration Plan Department of Water Resources (DWR) EcosystemsPolicy and regulation November 17, 2020From the Office of the Governor: California Governor Gavin Newsom today joined with Oregon Governor Kate Brown, leaders of the...
WATER COMMISSION: Update on State Water Project restoration efforts in the Delta Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features November 17, 2020One of the goals in the California Water Commission’s strategic plan directs the Commission to remain apprised of the operations...
GUEST COMMENTARY: Partnership is Key to Protect Stockton Region from Flooding Guest Contributor Commentary November 16, 2020Guest commentary by Gary Singh, Board Chair, San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJAFCA) in response to this guest commentary...
US FWS: Restoration brings salmon, people back to Clear Creek US Fish and Wildlife Service Ecosystems November 12, 2020Decades-long program overhauled ‘thrashed’ mining site Clear Creek has been transformed multiple times in the past two centuries, but the transformation...
WATER COMMISSION: What is the state’s role in financing conveyance projects? Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation November 12, 2020[cmtoc_table_of_contents] On July 28 of this year, Governor Newsom issued the final water resilience portfolio which calls for a set...
GUEST COMMENTARY: Declaring “Droughts” in California: Do they tell the complete story? Robert Shibatani CommentaryPolicy and regulation November 10, 2020Guest commentary by Robert Shibatani: Every year at this time as the new water year unfolds, predictions and warnings about...
DELTA LEAD SCIENTIST REPORT: Delta fish surveys, A busy month for workshops, Delta science proposal solicitation, and call for abstracts for the 2021 Bay Delta Science Conference Maven Delta science November 6, 2020At the October meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Dr. Laurel Larsen began the Delta Lead Scientist report by spotlighting...
FLOOD BOARD: Update on the San Joaquin River Restoration Program Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation November 5, 2020Prior to the completion of Friant Dam in 1942, the San Joaquin River supported the southernmost populations of Central Valley...
DELTA CONVEYANCE: Metropolitan Committee discusses funding planning costs, how to account for project benefits, and who is in and who is out Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features November 4, 2020At the October meeting of Metropolitan’s Bay-Delta Committee, staff continued preparing the committee members for the upcoming decision on funding...
COMMENTARY/REBUTTAL AT CAL MATTERS: Delta tunnel project would secure California’s water future Department of Water Resources (DWR) Commentary November 2, 2020The State Water Project’s 1960-era infrastructure is aging and needs to be upgraded to meet the climate challenges ahead in...
MONTHLY RESERVOIR REPORT for November 1st Robert Shibatani Current Conditions November 2, 2020Prepared Exclusively for Maven’s Notebook by Robert Shibatani October 31, 2020 The first month of the new 2020-2021 water-year (WY)...
More on the Delta tunnel validation lawsuit: Coverage, commentary, and legal documents Maven Delta Conveyance Project October 31, 2020Press release: Delta Counties Coalition joins coalition of water stakeholders united to oppose state water agency attempt to green light...
