The USDA-Agricultural Research Service has released a final reminder of their meeting on Friday, August 28th in Stockton to provide updates on the progress and plans for the USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Areawide Project for the Integrated Management of Aquatic Weeds in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This meeting will be held at the Robert J. Cabral Building […]
Continue ReadingDear Delta Researchers, Natural Resource Agencies, Governmental Representatives, and Delta Organizations Representing Boaters, Farmers, Businesses, and Residents: This is a reminder that there will be a meeting on Friday, August 28th in Stockton to provide updates on the progress and plans for the USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Areawide Project for the Integrated Management of Aquatic Weeds in […]
Continue ReadingRep. McNerney’s Amendment Passes to Curb Water Hyacinth in the Delta Press Release: Jul 16, 2015 Congressman Still Opposes GOP Water Bill that would Cause Serious Damage to Delta Communities Washington – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) today took steps to eradicate water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic species taking over Delta waterways, after the House […]
Continue Reading“In a significant breakthrough in California’s efforts to conserve water, state officials Friday agreed to a compromise measure that will reduce supplies to Delta farmers by 25 percent.” Please click here to read more.
Continue ReadingOn March 19, 2015, BPC sent a letter (attached here) to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) encouraging adequate funding for the Areawide Pest Management Program of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The Areawide Pest Management Program of the Agricultural Research Service is important for regional waterways such […]
Continue ReadingA New Approach to Improving the Delta’s Ecosystem and Fixing California’s Water Delivery System ___________________________________ Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined state and federal officials today to announce a new approach for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The revised approach – known as California EcoRestore and California WaterFix (Alternative 4A)– is directly responsive to public feedback […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Court upholds ruling for salmon in California Delta Los Angeles Times: Federal appeals court backs restrictions on delta water deliveries Reuters: Court upholds cutback in California water drawdown to protect fish The Associated Press: Feds reject Nevada plan to refill lake above Tahoe Wisconsin Ag Connection: California Drought Beginning to Let Up KCBX Central Coast Public Radio: A Thirsty […]
Continue ReadingSenator Galgiani is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Invasive Weeds of the Delta, which will be held on December 15, 2014. Click here for more details.
Continue ReadingPublic Workshop: Instream Flow in Delta Tributaries The Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta Conservancy is hosting a public education workshop on the role of instream flow in creating healthy riverine ecosystems in tributaries to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The workshop will focus on current efforts in the tributary watersheds and information that can be used […]
Continue ReadingMaterials from the Bay+Delta+Water Conference in Antioch on September 24, 2014 have been posted online, including Tina Swanson’s PowerPoint presentation and all of the scanned discussion worksheets. In addition, you can revisit Congressman Miller’s keynote address and Tina Swanson’s presentation, thanks to the generosity ofMaven’s Notebook.With Election Day behind us, we can move forward on […]
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