EOS: Future Hotspots of Atmospheric Rivers American Geophysical Union Hydrology March 3, 2026Atmospheric rivers can produce heavy precipitation and associated hazards worldwide. A new study identifies regions where these hazards have already,...
PRESS RELEASE: Lawsuit challenges Trump’s dangerous Delta water grab Conservation organizations & coalitions Water project operationsWater rights and water law March 2, 2026Bureau of Reclamation’s excessive pumping violates Endangered Species Act Press release from the Center for Biological Diversity, SF Baykeeper, and...
PRESS RELEASE: Board staff recommends Delta-Mendota Subbasin return to DWR oversight under SGMA State Water Board Groundwater News March 2, 2026Press release from the State Water Resources Control Board State Water Resources Control Board staff today released a Staff Assessment...
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Accounting for soil saturation enhances atmospheric river flood warnings Desert Research Institute Hydrology March 1, 2026Early warnings for atmospheric river-induced flooding are greatly improved by accounting for the impact of saturated soils. From the Desert...
USGS: Early detection of aquatic threats: eDNA research in the Colorado River ecosystem & Lake Powell USGS Science March 1, 2026From the USGS: The USGS and partners are conducting environmental DNA (eDNA) research in the Colorado River downstream from Glen...
NOTICE: State Water Board to consider exclusions for small pumpers in the Tule and Tulare Lake subbasins State Water Board ANNOUNCEMENTSGroundwater News March 1, 2026Notice from the State Water Board: The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board or Board) designated the Tulare...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Storms provide a much-needed boost but statewide snowpack remains below average; Delta National Heritage Area’s new passport program boosts tourism, preserves history; 8 weeks after massive sewage spill, Clearlake residents see no end in sight; ‘The risk of litigation is high’ for Colorado River states, says Utah’s negotiator; and more … Maven Daily Digest March 1, 2026Note: The Daily Digest will return on Tuesday, March 3. [cmtoc_table_of_contents] On the calendar Monday … PUBLIC HEARING: Delta Conveyance...
DWR: February storms provide a much-needed boost but statewide snowpack remains below average Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology February 27, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the third snow survey of the...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Feb. 22-27: Tunnel opponents say plan would hurt environment, tourism, farming; Reclamation announces initial CVP allocation; Governor Newsom launches most ambitious water plan in CA history; Bay-Delta plan heads toward fall adoption with limited changes; and more … Maven Weekly Digest February 27, 2026A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
DAILY DIGEST, 2/27: Delta Conveyance Project opponents say plan would hurt environment, tourism, farming; Reclamation announces initial CVP allocation; Non-functional turf ban – compliance deadlines and action steps; The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It’s Trump’s problem now; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 27, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Delta Conveyance Project opponents say plan would hurt environment, tourism, farming Courthouse News Service Delta Conveyance Project February 27, 2026The California Department of Water Resources says the project is needed to combat a changing climate and future water needs....
PRESS RELEASE: Delta Counties urge Stewardship Council to reject the Department of Water Resources’ Delta tunnel Consistency Certification Delta Counties Coalition Delta Conveyance Project February 27, 2026From the Delta Counties Coalition: Today, Pat Hume, Member of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, issued the following statement...
DWR: A new era for the California Water Plan begins with launch of California Water Plan 2028 Department of Water Resources (DWR) Planning and management February 27, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: DWR today announced the formal launch of California Water Plan 2028 (Water Plan 2028),...
GRIST: The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It’s Trump’s problem now. Grist Colorado River February 27, 2026The Interior Department must force seven bickering states to agree on drastic water cuts — after the driest winter in...
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: Mexican farmers gave up water to protect the Colorado River. They claim payment is still due Voice of San Diego Colorado River February 27, 2026Mexicali farmers say they are still owed money as part of an international agreement in which they agreed to not...
