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Groundwater News Notebook News and Features

SGMA IMPLEMENTATION: Unraveling the dynamics of interconnected surface water depletion

Maven March 11, 2026

Groundwater News

SJV WATER: Another valley groundwater subbasin will likely escape state intervention

SJV Water March 11, 2026

Water supply augmentation

REPORT: Creating opportunities to bring seawater desalination to coastal federal lands in California

Edward Ring March 11, 2026

Fish and wildlife Notebook News and Features

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: New program helps California land owners and managers coexist with beavers

Robin Meadows March 10, 2026

Planning and management

UC RIVERSIDE: Data center water spikes could cost billions

UC Riverside March 10, 2026

NOAA FISHERIES: Upwelling fueled productive West Coast ocean, holding warm waters offshore in 2025

NOAA Fisheries March 10, 2026

AGU: In a first, researchers confirm global warming has accelerated in last decade

American Geophysical Union March 10, 2026

Groundwater News

SJV WATER: New on-farm recharge project with a soil health twist targets pistachio orchards in the San Joaquin Valley

SJV Water March 9, 2026

Author Podcasts WATER SHELF

WATER SHELF PODCAST: “The Water Recycling Revolution” by Bill and Rosemarie Alley

Justin Scott-Coe March 6, 2026

Wildfires and watersheds

GRIST: Why thinning a forest could get you more drinking water

Grist March 6, 2026

Policy and regulation

PRESS RELEASE: SF Baykeeper pursues appeal against Water Board amid extinction crisis

San Francisco Baykeeper March 6, 2026

Planning and management

PRESS RELEASE: Conservation groups and Tribes request release of overdue state report on 2022 Merced River drying

Conservation organizations & coalitions March 6, 2026

UC DAVIS: Study improves understanding of food safety risks in California Central Coast produce

UC Davis March 6, 2026

Policy and regulation

EDWARD RING: Building the Abundant Water Coalition

Edward Ring March 5, 2026

Groundwater News

SJV WATER: As promised, state delivers tough subsidence guidelines prompting some valley water managers to cry foul

SJV Water March 4, 2026

Latest news from around the web

DAILY DIGEST, 3/11: Unraveling the dynamics of interconnected surface water depletion; Nearly 40% of California produce contains PFAS pesticides, report finds; Water Supply Assessments under CEQA: Ruling clarifies what must (and need not) be included; California to see unprecedented heat wave in coming days; and more …

March 11, 2026

IN THIS POST ...On the calendar today …In California water news today …Unraveling the dynamics of interconnected surface water depletionNearly...

DAILY DIGEST, 3/10: Odds of strong El Niño surge — and potential California impacts become clearer; Water woes endgame? CEO urges Trump-Newsom alliance for California’s thirsty valley; California groundwater limits force almond orchard removals; Data center water spikes could cost billions; and more …

March 10, 2026

DAILY DIGEST, 3/9: What can engineers learn from Klamath River dam removals as trend ramps up?; Sierra snowpack running critically low and reservoir water levels may not last the summer; A look at current reservoir and snow conditions; A’s are still fighting a West Oakland metal shredder — alongside environmentalists; and more …

March 9, 2026

DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Invasive plants threaten Delta waterways, treatments begin; Sea levels are already higher than we thought; With primary water source back online, Tuolumne County seeks funds for emergency reservoir; Colorado River outlook ‘not a pretty picture’ after warm, dry winter; and more …

March 8, 2026

ONLY ON MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK

SGMA IMPLEMENTATION: Unraveling the dynamics of interconnected surface water depletion

March 11, 2026

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: New program helps California land owners and managers coexist with beavers

March 10, 2026

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Sustainable yield and safe yield: Are they comparable terms or distinctly different?

February 24, 2026

California water news

SGMA IMPLEMENTATION: Unraveling the dynamics of interconnected surface water depletion

Groundwater News Notebook News and Features

March 11, 2026

In December 2025, the Groundwater Resources Association of California hosted a two-day webinar to address the complex relationship between Interconnected...

SJV WATER: Another valley groundwater subbasin will likely escape state intervention

Groundwater News

March 11, 2026

By SJV Water The Delta-Mendota subbasin, one of the largest in California, will likely avoid state enforcement. Staff from the...

REPORT: Creating opportunities to bring seawater desalination to coastal federal lands in California

Water supply augmentation

March 11, 2026

From the California Policy Center: California’s water supply challenges increasingly pose risks not only to the state’s economy, but to...

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: New program helps California land owners and managers coexist with beavers

Fish and wildlife Notebook News and Features

March 10, 2026

By Robin Meadows Pierre Paquelier was thrilled the first time he saw chewed bark and other signs of beavers at...

UC RIVERSIDE: Data center water spikes could cost billions

Planning and management

March 10, 2026

Study recommends technology companies expand water capacity to offset their use and preserve community supplies By David Danelski, UC Riverside...

NOAA FISHERIES: Upwelling fueled productive West Coast ocean, holding warm waters offshore in 2025

March 10, 2026

Commercial fisheries landings up, but remain below recent average. A massive marine heatwave warmed the eastern Pacific Ocean through much...

AGU: In a first, researchers confirm global warming has accelerated in last decade

American Geophysical Union

March 10, 2026

After holding steady since the 1970s, warming in the last decade nearly doubled its pace, setting a track to 1.5...

SJV WATER: New on-farm recharge project with a soil health twist targets pistachio orchards in the San Joaquin Valley

Groundwater News

March 9, 2026

By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water A large-scale pilot project studying the effects of recharging water onto pistachio orchards, some with...

GRIST: Why thinning a forest could get you more drinking water

Wildfires and watersheds

March 6, 2026

Scientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can also boost the snowpack, a critical source of hydration...

PRESS RELEASE: SF Baykeeper pursues appeal against Water Board amid extinction crisis

San Francisco Baykeeper

Policy and regulation

March 6, 2026

Native fish populations are declining at an alarming rate while state regulators have failed to act From the San Francisco...

PRESS RELEASE: Conservation groups and Tribes request release of overdue state report on 2022 Merced River drying

Conservation organizations & coalitions

Planning and management

March 6, 2026

Press release Friends of the River, American Rivers, Big Sandy Rancheria, and the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation have formally requested...

UC DAVIS: Study improves understanding of food safety risks in California Central Coast produce

March 6, 2026

Environmental study with the FDA, UC Davis Western Center for Food Safety, CDFA and partners examined pathogen movement through the...

Delta

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: State water officials are faced with a once-in-a-generation chance to save California’s salmon

Notebook News and Features Policy and regulation

February 12, 2026

By Alastair Bland Negotiations over how to manage the Delta’s water and fish species hit a boiling point in late...

BAY DELTA PLAN: Delta advocates speak out against Bay Delta Plan update and the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program

Policy and regulation

February 4, 2026

BAY DELTA PLAN: Water managers highlight early successes of Healthy Rivers and Landscapes projects at State Water Board hearings

Policy and regulation

January 31, 2026

BAY DELTA PLAN: California Tribes and Fishermen Speak Out Against California Voluntary Water Agreements

Policy and regulation

January 31, 2026

Groundwater News

SGMA IMPLEMENTATION: Unraveling the dynamics of interconnected surface water depletion

Groundwater News Notebook News and Features

March 11, 2026

In December 2025, the Groundwater Resources Association of California hosted a two-day webinar to address the complex relationship between Interconnected...

SJV WATER: Another valley groundwater subbasin will likely escape state intervention

Groundwater News

March 11, 2026

SJV WATER: New on-farm recharge project with a soil health twist targets pistachio orchards in the San Joaquin Valley

Groundwater News

March 9, 2026

SJV WATER: As promised, state delivers tough subsidence guidelines prompting some valley water managers to cry foul

Groundwater News

March 4, 2026

Ecosystems

NOAA FISHERIES: Upwelling fueled productive West Coast ocean, holding warm waters offshore in 2025

March 10, 2026

Commercial fisheries landings up, but remain below recent average. A massive marine heatwave warmed the eastern Pacific Ocean through much...

NOAA: West coast waters experiencing another large marine heatwave

March 4, 2026

DELTA LEAD SCIENTIST: New publication highlights importance of Yolo Bypass flooding for the estuary’s food web

Delta science Ecosystems

February 25, 2026

SJV WATER: Expert urges action on invasive golden mussels now

February 12, 2026

Colorado River

STATEMENT: California submits comments on Colorado River EIR, reiterates commitment to collaborative, durable solutions that equitably distribute risk and protect the river

Colorado River Board of California

March 3, 2026

From JB Hamby, Colorado River Commissioner, State of California Today, California submitted comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for...

GRIST: The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It’s Trump’s problem now.

February 27, 2026

VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: Mexican farmers gave up water to protect the Colorado River. They claim payment is still due

February 27, 2026

CIRCLE OF BLUE: Big decisions loom for a rapidly shrinking Lake Powell

February 26, 2026

Announcements

NOTICE of Board Meeting: Proposed Aquifer Exemption for the Kern River Oil Field in Kern County

State Water Board

March 9, 2026

From the State Water Board: The State Water Resources Control Board will consider adoption of a resolution during the June...

NOTICE: State Water Board to consider exclusions for small pumpers in the Tule and Tulare Lake subbasins

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS Groundwater News

March 1, 2026

Notice from the State Water Board: The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board or Board) designated the Tulare...

NOTICE: San Joaquin River Restoration Program 2026 Restoration Flow Schedule Released

San Joaquin River Restoration Program

February 24, 2026

From the San Joaquin River Restoration Program: On January 16, Reclamation issued the Initial Restoration Allocation and Default Flow Schedule,...

OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT: Nitrate Control Program, Priority 2 Final Management Zone Proposals and Early Action Plans

February 24, 2026

From the Central Valley Regional Water Board: The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Valley Water Board) invites...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Apply Today: Catalyzing Water Efficiency Investments through Debt Financing

February 21, 2026

Announcement from WaterNow and the Pacific Institute WaterNow and Pacific Institute are excited to announce that we are now accepting...

YOUR INPUT WANTED: Seeking Comments on 2026 Annual Salmon Management Measures and Specifications

February 21, 2026

From NOAA: NOAA Fisheries is announcing an opportunity to comment on the development of the 2026 ocean salmon management measures...

NOTICE: Term 91 now in effect

State Water Board

February 7, 2026

From the State Water Board: Term 91 is now in effect. The Delta was in Balanced conditions as of February...

NOTICE: Water right Term 91: Advance notice of probable curtailment

State Water Board

February 6, 2026

From the State Water Board: This email is to notify water right permit and license holders with Standard Water Right...

NOW AVAILABLE: Answers to Tulare Lake Subbasin Frequently Asked Questions Now Available

State Water Board

January 9, 2026

Information for Tulare Lake groundwater extractors regarding metering, groundwater extraction reporting, fees, and subbasin status is now available in Frequently Asked Question...

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: 2025-26 San Francisco Bay Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now OPEN

US Environmental Protection Agency

January 9, 2026

From the US EPA Region 9: The SF Bay Program is funding from Congress to protect and restore San Francisco...

Reports

Planning and management Reports

NEW REPORT: Regulating data center water use in California

UC Berkeley February 11, 2026

Delta science Reports

NOW AVAILABLE: Now Available: FY 2023-2024 Delta Crosscut Budget Report

Delta Stewardship Council December 12, 2025

Reports Water project operations

REPORT: NASEM reviews science behind Central Valley Project and State Water Project operations

Maven December 11, 2025

Reports Water project operations

REPORT: New DWR conveyance study finds groundwater stabilization key to protecting San Joaquin Valley water supplies

Department of Water Resources (DWR) November 25, 2025

Reports Water project operations

UC DAVIS: How California’s state and federal water projects can better protect fish

UC Davis November 15, 2025

Reports Water project operations

NEW REPORT: Review of the Long-Term Operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project

Guest Contributor November 10, 2025

Groundwater News Reports

DWR: New reports show progress in community actions to make groundwater sustainability a reality in California

Department of Water Resources (DWR) October 21, 2025

Climate change Reports

REPORT: From drought to deluge: WMO report highlights increasingly erratic water cycle

Utah Dispatch October 3, 2025

Planning and management Reports

UCLA: Student research drives water resilience and equitable solutions in post-fire Los Angeles

UCLA August 28, 2025

Groundwater News Reports

PRESS RELEASE: DWR Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update highlights key trends for Water Year 2024

Department of Water Resources (DWR) June 24, 2025

Podcasts and webinars

Author Podcasts WATER SHELF

WATER SHELF PODCAST: “The Water Recycling Revolution” by Bill and Rosemarie Alley

Justin Scott-Coe March 6, 2026

Author Podcasts WATER SHELF

WATER SHELF PODCAST: “Legal Geographies of Water” by Cristy Clark

Justin Scott-Coe February 6, 2026

Author Podcasts WATER SHELF

WATER SHELF PODCAST: “Body in a Barrel” by Aaron Mead

Justin Scott-Coe January 11, 2026

Fish and wildlife Science Podcasts

DELTA DISPATCH: How To Have Our Fish, and Eat Them, Too

Estuary News Group November 22, 2025

Author Podcasts WATER SHELF

WATER SHELF PODCAST: “Living with Water Scarcity” by David Zetland

Justin Scott-Coe August 31, 2025

Author Podcasts WATER SHELF

WATER SHELF PODCAST: “Replumbing the City” by Sayd Randle

Justin Scott-Coe July 11, 2025

Podcasts and webinars Science Podcasts

PODCAST: Destination: Delta

Estuary News Group June 2, 2025

Ecosystems Science Podcasts

DELTA DISPATCH: Restoration, reciprocity

Estuary News Group April 26, 2025

Science Podcasts

DELTA DISPATCH: From Snowpack To Spigot

Estuary News Group April 26, 2025

Author Podcasts WATER SHELF

WATER SHELF PODCAST: “Too Good to Be True” by Paul Brown

Justin Scott-Coe April 18, 2025