EOS: We are “living beyond our hydrological means,” UN report warns American Geophysical Union Climate change January 21, 2026By Grace van Deelen, EOS Humanity has overspent and depleted freshwater in the world’s aquifers, glaciers, wetlands, and other natural...
THE CONVERSATION: The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means The Conversation Climate change January 21, 2026By Kaveh Madani, United Nations University The world is now using so much fresh water amid the consequences of climate...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/20: How long will extended dry spell continue?; As EPA ponders Clean Water Act, activists say business eclipsing environment; California brought back beavers and the results are already amazing; Feds summon 7 Colorado River governors for last-ditch talks; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 20, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Jan. 11-16: Is California really 100% drought-free for the first time in 25 years?; Updated Delta permits deliver water supply gains while protecting fish; No Delta smelt found in Fall Midwater Trawl for 8th year in a row; Trump administration proposes Colorado River options that could hit California hard; and more … Maven Weekly Digest January 16, 2026A wrap-up of posts published on Maven’s Notebook this week … Note to readers: Sign up for weekly email service...
DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: Is California really 100% drought-free for the first time in 25 years?; Warm winter fueling a snow drought; Updated permits deliver water supply gains while protecting fish; Data center boom is coming to the San Gabriel Valley; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 16, 2026[cmtoc_table_of_contents] Several news sources featured in the Daily Digest may limit the number of articles you can access without a...
PRESS RELEASE: Updated State Water Project and Central Valley Project permits deliver water supply gains while protecting fish State Water Contractors Water project operations January 16, 2026Water Abundance for Communities and the Environment is Achievable Press release from the State Water Contractors and Westlands Water District...
RESTORE THE DELTA: New report reveals AI data center boom threatens Delta communities and ecosystems Restore the Delta Planning and management January 16, 2026Press release from Restore the Delta As artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure rapidly expands, a new white paper released today by Restore the...
UNIV. OF TEXAS: El Niño and La Niña make water extremes move in sync Guest Contributor Hydrology January 16, 2026Press release from the University of Texas at Austin: Water extremes such as droughts and floods have a huge impact...
PRESS RELEASE: Imperial Irrigation District works to ensure post-2026 Colorado River plan is lawful, durable, and basinwide Imperial Irrigation District Colorado River January 16, 2026IID now engaged in federal process to guide how the Colorado River will be managed after current operating guidelines expire...
ASPEN JOURNALISM: Colorado River experts say some management options don’t go far enough to address scarcity, climate change Aspen Journalism Colorado River January 16, 2026Feds release draft report on how to share shrinking river By Heather Sackett, Aspen Journalism Federal officials have released detailed...
DAILY DIGEST, 1/15: Delta waters are in poor ecological health, scientists warn; Sites Reservoir faces new snag; California’s La Niña paradox: Heavy rain, scant snow raise fire risks; San Fernando Groundwater Basin Remediation Program a local treasure; and more … Maven Daily Digest January 15, 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: How collaborative efforts are reviving a vital ecosystem in the Delta Department of Water Resources (DWR) Ecosystems January 15, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: In the last five years, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and its partners...
SFEI: The Storm Chasers: How stormwater reveals more than ever about pollution in San Francisco Bay San Francisco Estuary Institute Water quality January 15, 2026Highlights Stormwater runoff is the rainwater that washes off landscapes, including cities, and flows towards water bodies. It’s a major...
EDWARD RING: The denominators of our prosperity – energy and water Edward Ring Planning and management January 15, 2026Commentary by Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center The premise of this newsletter...
SF BAYKEEPER: New lawsuit challenges Newark’s approval of housing project in flood zone San Francisco Baykeeper Water rights and water law January 15, 2026Environmental groups raise concerns that the “Mowry Village” project would expose future residents to sea level rise, impact Bay wetlands,...
