DAILY DIGEST, 7/6: Scientists are now eyeing a possible ‘Mega El Niño’; State Water Project shifts into summer operations; Water: The overlooked issue in California’s 2026 governor race; Colorado River governors say they’re not at a ‘stalemate’ as clock ticks down; and more … Maven Daily Digest July 6, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
DWR: State Water Project shifts into summer operations to support California’s water supply and environment Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations July 4, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The people who operate the State Water Project move water within a realm of...
SJV WATER: Wealthy grower John Vidovich has become a lightning rod for discontent in western Kern water district SJV Water Groundwater News July 4, 2026By Lois Henry, SJV Water Growers in the Buena Vista Water Storage District have been working for the past year...
California Water Association to challenge CPUC’s last-minute policy change on water system consolidation Guest Contributor Policy and regulation July 4, 2026Decision adopted after significant policy changes were released just 48 hours before vote, raising serious concerns about transparency From the...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: California’s first carbon capture project is up and running. Environmentalists are still trying to stop it. Inside Climate News Climate change July 4, 2026As the state drafts pipeline rules for projects injecting CO2 underground, environmental groups are pressing for a more thorough assessment...
DEPT. OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL: California finalizes regulation adding microplastics to candidate chemicals list Department of Toxic Substances Control Water quality July 4, 2026Press release from the Department of Toxic Substances Control: DTSC’s Safer Consumer Products Program adopted a regulation adding microplastics to...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for June 28-July 2: The uneven toll of SGMA; Progress on CA’s salmon strategy; Why removing aging infrastructure can be the smart choice; Governor appoints Thomas Gibson as DWR Director; and more … Maven Weekly Digest July 2, 2026A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
SJV WATER: State readies for next phase in Tulare County pumping crackdown SJV Water Groundwater News July 2, 2026By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The next phase in the state’s crackdown on over pumping in Tulare County will be...
DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: Friant Water pushes for no-pump zone in southern Tulare County; State readies for next phase in Tulare County pumping crackdown; Public opposition defeats AB 2215; Rewriting the narrative on California’s water reality; and more … Maven Daily Digest July 2, 2026The Daily Digest will return on Monday, July 6. Happy 4th of July! [cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the...
PRESS RELEASE: Delta Counties Coalition applauds committee decision to preserve oversight and accountability in California water policy Delta Counties Coalition Policy and regulation July 2, 2026From the Delta Counties Coalition: The Delta Counties Coalition (DCC) issued the following statement in response to AB 2215 (Calderon)...
C-WIN: Victory for the Delta: Public opposition defeats AB 2215 CA Water Impact Network (C-WIN) Policy and regulation July 2, 2026Bill that would’ve expedited the Delta tunnel is pulled in committee From the California Water Impact Network (C-WIN): Advocates for...
LETTER: CA Water Association requests delay of CPUC vote on last-minute proposal affecting water system consolidation Guest Contributor Policy and regulation July 2, 2026The California Water Association has written a letter to legislators in Sacramento regarding an upcoming hearing at the California Public...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Large fires scorch drought-stricken western U.S. Maven Wildfires and watersheds July 2, 2026A warm, dry winter set the stage for an early and aggressive start to fire season. More fires are on...
EDWARD RING: Choosing the right infrastructure projects can deliver affordable abundance Edward Ring CommentaryPlanning and management July 2, 2026By Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center The reason to socialize a portion...
C-WIN: Data center construction fueled by government subsidies CA Water Impact Network (C-WIN) CommentaryPlanning and management July 2, 2026Working and middle class communities will be paying for decades Commentary from the California Water Impact Network While most Americans...
