TOP STORIES
San Francisco Chronicle, 9/11/22 -Mount Shasta, the widely recognizable face of California’s far north, has lost almost all its defining snow cover for a second straight year.
Another summer of scorching temperatures, punctuated by the recent heat wave, has melted most of the mountain’s lofty white crown, typically a year-round symbol of the north state’s enduring wilds.
Fox 40, 9/12/22 - Meteorologists are pretty confident the La Niña conditions we’ve seen all year are going to be with us at least a few months longer. There’s a 91% chance the La Niña conditions last from September to November, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center said in an update Thursday.
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
The San Diego Union-Tribune, 9/9/22 - A permit approved Thursday by the California Coastal Commission will allow the Carlsbad desalination plant to modify its seawater intakes and discharge structures to better protect marine life and create a “stand-alone” system.
WATER SUPPLY & QUALITY
KSBY, 9/10/22 -Lake levels continue to drop on the Central Coast as the state reports good progress on water conservation.
Water levels continue to drop at Lopez Lake-- leaving behind cracked, dry ground as the reservoir approaches the lowest level ever recorded.
KQED, 9/9/22 - Valeria Contreras’ phone started ringing on a bustling Saturday last February, when she was driving past almond and pistachio orchards on an errand run. Some callers sounded panicked. Others were just upset. "Where’s the water?" they asked her. "How come you guys don’t notify us? I know I’m past due, but did you guys turn off my water?"
The San Luis Obispo Tribune, 9/12/22 -On a warm day in late June, Bob Shiebelhut walks between the rows of wine grapes at Tolosa Winery’s Edna Valley vineyards just south of San Luis Obispo. The dry soil crunches beneath Shiebelhut’s shoes as he bends over to pick up a small grape seedling that is waiting to be planted.
Tasting Table, 9/12/22 -Rice has been part of California's agricultural landscape for more than a century. Think Rice says because the grain was a dietary staple for the Chinese immigrants that made their way to the United States to work in the gold mines and on the railroads, farmers in the late 1800s discovered they could make money raising and selling particular cash crops. They also discovered California was the perfect place to grow them because it enjoyed the right weather conditions: little rainfall, plenty of sunlight, as well as cooler nighttime temperatures, per the University of California.
CLIMATE & WEATHER
CNN, 9/9/22 -Parts of Southern California were under flash flood warnings Friday as a tropical storm threatens to drop a year's worth of rain in areas of the drought-stricken state, according to forecasters.
The warning was in effect for Riverside County and northeastern San Diego County, according to the National Weather Service. The warning includes Indio, southeastern Palm Springs and Coachella.
Popular Science, 9/12/22 - The western US has faced historic drought month after month, and the water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead are dangerously low. Those reservoirs provide much-needed water to millions of Americans and feed the agricultural industry in the region. The drought also reduces the ability to render hydroelectric power from these crucial water sources.
CALIFORNIA WATERSHEDS
The Washington Post, 9/10/22 - For generations upon generations, the Yurok tribe has relied on Chinook salmon from the Klamath River in Northern California for ceremonies, subsistence and commercial gain.
KTLA 5, 9/10/22 -High tides and massive swells swashed along Los Angeles area beaches Saturday, and cities and residents alike took precautions to protect homes and businesses.
Video from Sky5 showed high tides cut across the sand from Long Beach to Huntington Beach, coming dangerously close to hundreds of homes.
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
The Guardian, 9/12/22 -Firefighters in California are battling major wildfires up and down the state, while blazes in Oregon and Washington covered large swathes of those states in smoke.
Fire crews made progress against a huge northern California wildfire on Sunday, though the flames were still growing and threatening thousands of mountain homes.
AGENCIES, PROGRAMS, PEOPLE
KHTS, 9/10/22 - The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) Public Outreach and Legislation Committee is set to hold an in-person meeting next week.
Department of Water Resources, 9/9/2022 - Chinook salmon are completing their life cycle and returning home to the Feather River to lay eggs for the next generation of salmon. The Feather River Fish Hatchery will begin their spawning activities when the fish ladder opens Thursday, Sept. 15.
EVENTS
Through a 2021 Memorandum of Agreement, Solano County is partnering with the California Department of Water Resources and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to enhance public recreation opportunities in the Cache Slough region. The partners are looking for input from residents and visitors on recreational opportunities like boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and others that you share..
When: September 14, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.
Each year the Oroville Salmon Festival celebrates the return of the salmon to the Feather River. This family-friendly event always takes place on the fourth Saturday in September. The event will feature tours of the fish hatchery, an arts & crafts alley, a kids zone, food, and more.
When: September 24, 2022 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for our 30 Year Anniversary to celebrate how GRA was built to last, and "Built for Change". This year’s event will include Individual, Panel and Poster Presentations as well as Technical Workshops that cover the following subject areas: Water Resources Exploration and Development; Groundwater Management; Contaminant Assessment and Remediation; Unique Challenges and New Opportunities
When: Sep. 19 - 21, 2022 | 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Sacramento Convention Center & Hyatt Regency & Virtual Option
By the Water Education Foundation - This 3-day, 2-night excursion across the Sacramento Valley travels north from Sacramento through Oroville to Redding and Shasta Lake. Experts will talk about the history of the Sacramento River as the tour winds through riparian woodland, rice fields, wildlife refuges and nut orchards across the region.
When: October 12 – 14, 2022
By the Water Education Foundation - Features engaging conversations about critical issues impacting water statewide and across the West revolving around this year’s theme: Rethinking Water in the West.
When: October 27, 2022 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: The Westin Sacramento
ACWA conferences are the premier destination for water industry professionals to learn and connect. Program offerings include statewide issue forums, roundtable talks, and region discussions along with sessions covering a wide range of topics including water management, innovation, public communication, affordable drinking water, energy, finance, federal forum, and more.
When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2022
Where: Renaissance Esmeralda and Hyatt Regency in Indian Wells, CA
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