Phil Isenberg, Jerry Meral, and Michael Dettinger/Daniel Cayan on the drought and the Delta, and more in the latest issue of San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science Journal Maven Delta science July 1, 2014The latest issue of the San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science Journal is now available online. Besides the expected fare...
State Water Board workshop on urban conservation efforts, part 2: ACWA, CUWA, and CUWCC discuss the efforts of their member agencies on conservation and outreach Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation July 1, 2014At the June 17 meeting, members of the State Water Resources Control Board heard an informational update on the conservation...
State Water Board workshop on urban conservation efforts, part 1: Statewide water conservation efforts and outreach Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation June 30, 2014At the June 17 meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board, board members heard an informational update on the...
This just in … New report from the Pacific Institute and the NRDC; Drought-stricken California could save up to 14 million acre-feet of water; enough to supply all the state’s cities annually Conservation organizations & coalitions Climate changeReports June 10, 2014From the Pacific Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council: “California could be saving up to 14 million acre-feet of...
Deer Creek tributary water rights curtailed to provide minimum flows for migratory fish State Water Board Policy and regulation June 9, 2014From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board has issued curtailment orders to all water...
North State Coalition urges Governor and legislature to act on statewide solution to California’s ongoing water crisis Conservation organizations & coalitions Policy and regulation June 9, 2014 From the North State Water Alliance: “Founders of the North State Water Alliance today joined Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson,...
This just in … State Water Board extends curtailments to all post-1914 water right holders in the San Joaquin River watershed and South Delta; warns senior water rights holders they could be next State Water Board Water rights and water law May 30, 2014From the State Water Resources Control Board: “With California’s extreme drought resulting in insufficient water to serve all water-rights holders,...
This just in … State Water Board Notifies Junior Water-Right Holders of Necessary Cutbacks in the Sacramento River Watershed State Water Board Policy and regulation May 28, 2014From the State Water Resources Control Board: “With California’s extreme drought resulting in insufficient water to serve all water-rights holders,...
More reactions to passage of Feinstein drought legislation: Northern California reps Miller, Matsui, McNerney, Garamendi, Huffman, and Bera, plus Napolitano respond Maven Policy and regulation May 23, 2014From U.S. Reps. George Miller (CA-11), Mike Thompson (CA-5), Doris O. Matsui (CA-6), Jerry McNerney (CA-9), John Garamendi (CA-3), Jared...
The NRDC, Westlands Water, and Western Growers Association react to passage of Feinstein’s drought legislation Maven Policy and regulation May 23, 2014Here are the reactions that I have found so far today to the passage of Senator Feinstein’s drought legislation yesterday. ...
This just in … Senate passes drought relief bill; Bill passes by unanimous consent; next step is negotiation with House of Representatives Legislator/Elected Official Policy and regulation May 22, 2014From Senator Feinstein’s office: “Washington—The Senate this evening passed by unanimous consent the Emergency Drought Relief Act, a bill to...
UC Drought Summit: State policy for future droughts Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation May 22, 2014What can the state do to better prepare for a drier future: groundwater management, water efficiency, water conservation … ?...
An update from the State Water Board on curtailment notice statuses for the Scott River, Russian River, Delta, and Tulare Lake Basin, plus an update from the Delta Watermaster Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation May 20, 2014At today’s meeting at the State Water Resources Control Board, John O’Hagan updated the board on the curtailment notices and...
Endangered species and drought: Can we break out of the Endangered Species Act death spiral? Maven EcosystemsNotebook News and Features May 20, 2014 Professor Peter Moyle, former Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes, Professor Richard Frank and others discuss the impact...
State Senate passes Vidak resolution calling on President to get urgently-needed water to the Valley Legislator/Elected Official Policy and regulation May 19, 2014From Senator Andy Vidak’s office: “Today the Senate unanimously approved Senator Andy Vidak’s (R-Hanford) Senate Joint Resolution 25, which urges...
