THIS JUST IN … Initial State Water Project Allocation Set at 15 Percent Department of Water Resources (DWR) Current Conditions November 30, 2017Conservative Allocation Typical of Early Season Forecast From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today...
California Water Plan Update 2018: Envisioning Statewide Water Sustainability Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management November 29, 2017The update to the California Water Plan will be a much shorter and more succinct document than it’s predecessors –...
Make a tax-deductible donation to Maven’s Notebook and make an investment in California’s water future … Maven Website announcements November 28, 2017Dear Reader, When it comes to California’s water issues, you understand the importance of unbiased reporting. Whether it is coverage...
STATE WATER PROJECT UPDATE: Oroville spillways construction overview, subsidence along the California Aqueduct; DWR’s GHG reduction plan Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and FeaturesWater project operations November 21, 2017The nine-member California Water Commission has been given a number of responsibilities as dictated by the California Water Code; one...
CALIFORNIA WATER FIX: Ruling letter for November 20 Maven Delta Conveyance Project November 21, 2017From the California Water Fix hearing team at the State Water Resources Control Board: “The ruling contained herein addresses a...
New PPIC Report: A New Approach to Accounting for Environmental Water: Insights from the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta Maven Planning and management November 14, 2017From the PPIC Water Center: How water is apportioned to California’s cities, farms, and the environment can lead to conflict...
CALIFORNIA WATER FIX: Ruling on issues concerning supplemental notices of intent to appear Maven Delta Conveyance Project November 14, 2017From the State Water Board’s Cal WaterFix hearing team: “We required parties that previously submitted a notice of intent to...
ANNOUNCEMENT: California Water Fix Ruling Letter, November 8th Maven Delta Conveyance Project November 9, 2017From the State Water Resources Control Board’s Cal Water Fix hearing team: This ruling addresses questions raised by parties during...
METROPOLITAN’S BAY DELTA COMMITTEE: Update on Cal Water Fix cost and benefit allocation discussions for State Water Project contractors Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features November 8, 2017Plan to allocate the costs and benefits of the California Water Fix project among State Water Project contractors begins to...
Delta Stewardship Council begins development of an ecosystem amendment to the Delta Plan Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation November 7, 2017The planned amendment to the Delta Plan’s Chapter 4 will incorporate new scientific information developed since 2013 At the time...
THIS JUST IN … California Fisheries Groups Sue State for Failure to Protect Impaired Waterways Conservation organizations & coalitions EcosystemsNotebook News and FeaturesWater quality November 2, 2017From the Institute for Fisheries Resources: Today four commercial fisheries organizations filed a lawsuit accusing the California State Water Resources...
THIS JUST IN … River Defenders File Lawsuit to Protect California’s Waterways Conservation organizations & coalitions Water quality November 1, 2017Suit seeks state compliance with the Clean Water Act and CEQA From the Earth Law Center: Today, a coalition of...
DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: Overview of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the San Francisco Estuary Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPlanning and management November 1, 2017Otherwise known as the Estuary Blueprint, the plan has 32 actions designed to improve water quality and promote estuarine health...
RADIO SHOW: Uncertain Future for $17 Billion Delta Tunnels Project After Water Districts Pull Support Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features October 31, 2017Secretary John Laird and journalist Paul Rogers discuss the project Last week, KQED’s Forum radio show, hosted by Michael Krasny,...
CA WATER COMMISSION: Water storage infrastructure in the 21st century Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation October 27, 2017The nine members of the California Water Commission have been given a task: to decide how to award the $2.7...
