Associated Press: California’s first snow survey set for Tuesday Fresno Bee: Sierra has snow, but not enough Huffington Post: 2014 in Review: Reflecting on California’s Drought, Disappearing San Francisco Examiner: State needs solid drought solutions, not mindless bills Discovery News: ‘Atmospheric Rivers’ To Soak N. Calif. as Climate Warms Visalia Times-Delta: Farmers preparing for frost […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Regulations would expand coastal California sanctuaries U-T San Diego: Water use rises despite mandatory restrictions, according to Solana Beach Water District Report Public Radio East: Will California’s Wet Weather Ease The Multi-Year Drought? San Jose Mercury News: California drought brings smaller harvests, more hunger among … Environment & Energy Publishing: Water users scramble as drought foretells scary future Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Ski resorts’ uphill battle with […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Dec. 24, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Federal Appeals Court Upholds 2009 Biological Opinion on Delta Diversions Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 12/23/2014 – 10:45am A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a 2009 biological opinion that called for reductions […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Click here to view the January 6, 2015 agenda for the State Water Resources Control Board Meeting. It is also posted on the SWRCB website at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/calendar/index.shtml#jan15
Continue ReadingLos Angles Times: First manual measurement of Sierra snowpack to occur next week Central Valley Business Times: California reservoirs slowly refilling Sputnik US: Scientists Create Rain-Seeding Drones to Combat California Drought Western Farm Press: Almond industry projects short-term flat growth AG Week: Court upholds cutback in Calif. water drawdown to protect fish DWR: California Water Plan eNews
Continue ReadingClick here to view the the post-conference report from the Bay+Delta+Water Conference in September 2014 summarizing the event and outcomes and identifying priority actions. This report, attachments, and additional conference proceedings can be found on the Friends of the SF Estuary website at http: friendsofsfestuary.weebly.com/conference.html.
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 ReadingThis is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5). Click here to view the Notice of Public Hearing concerning an amendment to the water quality control plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins to remove the Municipal and Domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use in twelve constructed and/or […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Extremely high tides hit California coast SF Gate: Dangerous high tides expected in Bay Area Sacramento Bee: ‘Wild’ fish make a comeback in Putah Creek Fresno Bee: A first for delta water pumping: Voluntary cutback to protect fish Los Angeles Times: Recent storms send Yosemite waterfalls rushing back Fresno Bee: Valley business in 2014: Water woes temper improvement in […]
Continue ReadingDec. 19, 2014 ACWA News Available Online This issue covers the myriad of events and topics addressed at “Moment of Truth: One State, One Water Future,” the 2014 Fall ACWA Conference & Exhibition held in San Diego Dec. 2-5 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Coverage of the conference – attended by more than 1,800 people […]
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