THIS JUST IN … Department of Water Resources requests 60 day stay in Cal Water Fix hearings at the State Water Board Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Conveyance Project March 1, 2019The Department of Water Resources has sent this letter to Tam Doduc at the State Water Board: Dear Hearing Officer...
THIS JUST IN … Latest Snow Survey Finds Water-Rich Snowpack Department of Water Resources (DWR) Current Conditions February 28, 2019Sierra snowpack statewide at 153% of average Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the third Phillips Station snow...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Monitoring and Managing Sea-Level Rise Impacts on Tidal Marshes in the San Francisco Estuary Maven Delta scienceNotebook News and Features February 28, 2019Once not all that long ago, the prevailing thought was that if tidal marsh remnants were protected and carefully managed,...
CA IRRIGATION INSTITUTE: Groundwater Sustainability Plan development: How is it going on the ground? Maven Best of the NotebookGroundwater NewsNotebook News and Features February 27, 2019A San Joaquin Valley perspective, a Sacramento Valley perspective, a researcher’s perspective and a consultant’s perspective on GSP development Since...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Science-Based Regulatory Permitting for Resilient Tidal Habitat Restorations Maven Delta scienceNotebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation February 21, 2019The permitting of tidal restoration projects is most often a costly and time-consuming process, causing substantial delays in implementation while...
THIS JUST IN … State Water Project Allocations Increased to 35 Percent Department of Water Resources (DWR) Current Conditions February 20, 2019From the Department of Water Resources: As a result of improved water supply conditions, the California Department of Water Resources...
THIS JUST IN … Reclamation announces initial water supply allocation for the Central Valley Project Bureau of Reclamation News Current Conditions February 20, 2019North of Delta Ag Contractors to receive 70%; South of Delta Ag Contractors to receive 35%; 100% for Friant Class...
DR. BRAD UDALL: Is the Colorado River in Crisis? Maven Climate changeColorado RiverNotebook News and Features February 20, 2019Dr. Udall discusses the Colorado River’s hydrology, climate change impacts, shortage risk, and the Drought Contingency Plan Dr. Brad Udall...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Restoration in the Cache Slough Complex: The Yolo Flyway Farms Restoration Project Maven Delta scienceEcosystems February 14, 2019The Yolo Flyway Farms Restoration Project involves restoring and enhancing approximately 278 acres of tidal freshwater wetlands at the southern...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom designates Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the State Water Board; appoints Laurel Firestone from the Community Water Center to the Board Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Policy and regulation February 12, 2019From the Office of the Governor: “We have a big state with diverse water needs. Cities that need clean water...
REACTIONS (UPDATED) from agencies, legislators, and organizations to Governor Newsom’s announcements on Cal Water Fix, New State Water Board Chair Maven Delta Conveyance Project February 12, 2019Plus a wrap-up of media coverage of today’s events In Governor Newsom’s State of the State address earlier today, he...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom discusses water in State of the State address Maven Policy and regulation February 12, 2019Governor Newsom says he will pursue single tunnel option; appoints Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the Water Board Governor Newsom...
THIS JUST IN … DWR Finalizes Groundwater Basin Boundary Modifications under SGMA Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater News February 11, 2019From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced final decisions for groundwater basin...
USGS: New scale to characterize strength and impacts of atmospheric river storms USGS Hydrology February 11, 2019A team of researchers has created a scale to characterize the strength and impacts of “atmospheric rivers,” long narrow bands...
BAY DELTA SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Franks Tract feasibility study: Applying the guidance of a Delta Renewed Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management February 7, 2019One of the elements of the 2016 Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy is assessing the feasibility of restoring Franks Tract. The...
