Capital Public Radio, 4/13/23 - The Biden administration today proposed alternatives for cutting Colorado River water allocations for Southwest states, including one that would substantially reduce the amount of water delivered to Southern California.
KTLA 5 Los Angeles, 4/13/23 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center issued an “El Niño watch” Thursday morning, saying the climate pattern is expected to form sooner than previously anticipated. "So they can harm a lot of different organ systems in the body.
The New York Times, 4/13/23 - A pilot project in the Central Valley, the first of its kind in the country, could save water and generate energy for the state. Despite our very wet winter, California’s water scarcity woes aren’t finished.
Newsweek, 4/13/23 - Photos have revealed how the water levels of California's Lake Shasta have changed in just a year. The reservoir, located in Shasta County, California, is the biggest in the state and just a year ago it was in a dire situation due to the ongoing drought. But a particularly wet winter saw the state receive an influx of rainfall and precipitation.
ABC7, 4/13/23 - What began as a mysterious water leak in Claremont turned into full-on flooding Wednesday night after water was released from the San Antonio Dam. In a letter from the city of Claremont sent to residents on Tuesday, city staff was initially notified of "abnormal groundwater seepage" in the Appalachian and Nashotah areas of the Stone Canyon development.
ABC 7, 4/12/23 - Scientist Rebecca Sutton, Ph.D. and her colleagues at the San Francisco Estuary Institute have spent more than a decade tracking chemicals known as PFAS, which have been linked to a variety of environmental problems.
The Washington Post, 4/12/23 - California’s historic snowpack has started to melt following its warmest days of the year so far, with the communities and valleys below the mountains bracing for the impact of any flooding as all that water makes its way downhill.
KTLA, 4/13/23 - A weak upper-level low-pressure system is moving over Southern California, bringing scattered rain showers and drizzle to many areas of the region Thursday. “We’ll have overcast skies and maybe a sprinkle or two,” said KTLA meteorologist Mark Kriski. Rainfall amounts are not expected to be significant.
Newsweek, 4/13/23 - California has experienced a higher than average snowpack this season, which is expected to reduce the impacts of the 2023 wildfire season. However, the excessive growth of foliage that has formed this spring could serve as prime fuel for wildfires in the summer months.
Sacramento Bee, 4/13/23 - Ahead of wildfire season, the leader of the U.S. Fire Administration and officials from other national fire organizations will be visiting California’s and Idaho’s capital cities. Their tour next week to discuss fire prevention and control strategies also includes Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Spectrum News, 4/13/23 - Allen Edwards owns more than 500 acres in Placer County and knows the dangers of wildfires all too well. He said if he didn’t burn a lot of the Manzanita shrubs on his property, things might become untenable come fire season.
CDFW, 4/13/23 - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) today announced nearly $36 million in projects to benefit salmon and their habitats, and to further support climate resiliency, wildlife corridors and wetlands restoration.
LA Times, 4/13/23 - After years of dusty, dry hillsides, much of Southern California has turned green from record-breaking rain and snow this winter, which wildlife experts say has already started to improve habitats and populations for certain species — a trend they expect to reverberate through the entire landscape.
SFGATE, 4/12/23 - California's drought might not be officially, entirely over but water districts around the Bay Area are rescinding key provisions of their emergency drought rules. On Tuesday, the boards that govern the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the Alameda County Water District voted to end many drought-related water restrictions.
ABC10, 4/12/23 - After two decades of drier conditions in the west, the concern for the Federal Government is how to keep the Colorado River flowing in the long term. Kimberly Hunt is live in Oceanside at the Pure Water Facility. The facility opened last year and is a first of its kind water treatment plant that turns waste water into drinking water.
The Tribal Water Summit may be sold out, but you can still learn about California Tribal Water Rights, traditional ecological knowledge, cultural burns, habitat and species restoration, cultural ceremony, basketry, medicine gathering, forest protection, land back, and how Tribes are handling climate resilience - by attending the Tribal Water Summit Film Festival on Wed, April 12, 2023 9am- 4pm at the Secretary of State auditorium, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA. Each film is produced in collaboration with California Tribes and highlights the theme of the Tribal Water Summit which is “The Water that Connects Us”. This event is free and open to all ages
University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources - This online short course will review the fundamental principles of groundwater and watershed hydrology, water budgets, water quality, and water law and regulation in an intuitive, highly accessible fashion. Through real world examples, participants learn about the most common tools for measuring, monitoring, and assessing groundwater and surface water resources. We then review the key steps and elements of planning for groundwater sustainability and implementing projects and management actions.
Series: April 13, 20, May 4, 19, and June 1 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Tribal leadership comment policy, long-term drought expert panel, California Water Plan 2023, groundwater recharge activities, legislative update, Water Storage Investment Program update.
In celebration of Earth Day, River Partners and the California Department of Water Resources are hosting a community clean-up event at Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration. This is a great opportunity to connect with nature, get your hands dirty, and learn about the beautiful freshwater tidal marsh.
When: April 22 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: 7199 Sellers Ave, Oakley, CA 94561
This tour ventures through California’s Central Valley, known as the nation’s breadbasket thanks to an imported supply of surface water and local groundwater. The southern part of the vast region, the San Joaquin Valley, is the focus of this tour as it faces challenges after years of drought, dwindling water supplies, decreasing water quality and farmland conversion for urban growth.
Join DWR’s California Water Plan Team for a workshop webinar that will share and discuss water balance data - data foundational to building the state’s water resilience.
The California Water Plan describes and updates a broad set of resource management strategies (RMSs) that help local agencies and governments manage their water and related resources. Every RMS can be a technique, program, or policy that can be used to meet water-related management needs of a region and the state as a whole.
During this workshop, the Water Plan Team will gather comments on the draft Water Use Efficiency RMS.
This tour explores the heart of California water policy – the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay – to learn about the critical role the Delta plays in the state, Delta planning initiatives, water project operations, fish passage, ecosystem restoration, levees and flood management, Delta agriculture and water supply reliability.
The California Water Plan describes and updates a broad set of resource management strategies (RMSs) that help local agencies and governments manage their water and related resources. Every RMS can be a technique, program, or policy that can be used to meet water-related management needs of a region and the state as a whole.
During this workshop, the Water Plan Team will gather comments on the draft Desalination RMS.
Groundwater Resources Association of California - The popular Annual GSA Summit is getting revamped in collaboration with the ACWA Groundwater Committee and SGMA Implementation Subcommittee. This is a once-a-year get-together to foster progress on SGMA implementation, collaborating with ACWA members and implementers and GRA technical experts.
When: June 7 - 8, 2023 Where: Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento
DWR is responsible for managing and protecting California’s water resources and works with others to benefit the State’s people and to protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR operates and maintains the State Water Project, oversees dam safety, provides flood protection, helps in emergency response, assists regional and local water agencies, promotes water conservation and safety, and plans integrated watershed management – in all to advance water resource sustainability.
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