DAILY DIGEST, 2/2: Snow drought in the West reaches record levels; Bay-Delta water plan divides tribes, farmers and regulators; Round Valley Indian Tribes respond to Trump administration’s attempt to thwart Eel River dam removal; The West’s water war arrives in Washington; and more … Maven Daily Digest February 2, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
CAL MATTERS: Trump’s office called 7 governors to D.C. for Colorado River talks. Here’s what California said Cal Matters Colorado River January 31, 2026By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Top California officials traveled...
NEVADA CURRENT: Colorado River governors express cautious optimism after ‘historic’ DC meeting Nevada Current Colorado River January 31, 2026by Caitlin Sievers, Nevada Current With the deadline to reach a water usage agreement looming, leaders from the seven Colorado...
BAY DELTA PLAN: Water managers highlight early successes of Healthy Rivers and Landscapes projects at State Water Board hearings State Water Contractors Policy and regulation January 31, 202658 habitat projects and statewide collaboration demonstrate growing momentum as the Bay-Delta Press release from the Northern California Water Association...
BAY DELTA PLAN: California Tribes and Fishermen Speak Out Against California Voluntary Water Agreements Conservation organizations & coalitions Policy and regulation January 31, 2026Press release from Save Our Salmon Today, Tribal members, fishing families, youth, and community allies are hosting a rally and...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Dry weather delivers blow to California snowpack Courthouse News Service Current Conditions January 31, 2026The state Department of Water Resources said rain is unlikely over the next two weeks. By Alan Riquelmy, Courthouse News...
UC DAVIS: Tell me something good … about salmon UC Davis Fish and wildlife January 31, 202615 years of floodplain fatties paves way for promising new chapter By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis Almost exactly 15 years...
EDWARD RING: California’s drought is over, but we still must invest in water supply projects Edward Ring CommentaryPlanning and management January 31, 2026Commentary by Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center For the last 25 years,...
UC SAN DIEGO: Plastic pollution promotes hazardous water conditions, new study finds Guest Contributor Water quality January 31, 2026Tests in aquatic ecosystem ponds revealed that bio-based plastics have a substantially smaller environmental footprint By Mario Aguilera, UC San...
DWR: Dry January cuts into early-season snowpack gains: Statewide, the snowpack is 59% Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology January 30, 2026As dry conditions reduce snowpack levels, seasonal outlook remains uncertain From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Jan. 25-30: Heated debate over Delta water plan; SWP allocation increased to 30%; New rules change how La Niña and El Niño are classified; Colorado Basin states to meet in DC; and more … Maven Weekly Digest January 30, 2026A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: DWR increases State Water Project allocation to 30%; The Sierra snowpack is dropping fast, may not be as bad as it seems; Meghan Hertel appointed Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife; Colorado River states meet Friday in DC with federal deadline looming; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 30, 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: December storms, improved flexibility allow DWR to increase State Water Project allocation to 30% Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations January 30, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water...
ARIZONA MIRROR: Colorado River states meet Friday in DC with federal deadline looming, litigation threat growing Arizona Mirror Colorado River January 30, 2026Lower Basin argues it’s done ‘heavy lifting’ while Upper Basin refuses mandatory cuts despite full reservoirs By Caitlin Sievers, Arizona...
SJV WATER: Kern water agency wants $14 million or it will cut off water to 600 homes in Stanislaus County SJV Water Planning and management January 30, 2026By Lois Henry, SJV Water Residents of the Diablo Canyon housing development in Stanislaus County have four months to pony...
