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Overview April 24, 2014

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Aquafornia news June 21, 2018 California Department of Water Resources

California Water Plan eNews

This week’s California Water Plan eNews includes: White paper and research framework outline DWR’s Flood-MAR strategy; Comments being accepted on draft list of grants for emergency flood response; Recap of February UC Davis SGMA conference available online; WSIP decisions expected at next week’s water commission meeting; Annual report details progress toward ensuring a sustainable forest future; Webinar on direct potable reuse being offered next month by WateReuse

Aquafornia news June 21, 2018 Water Education Foundation

Annual Water Summit to focus on critical issues from the headwaters to the Delta

Our annual Water Summit, being held Sept. 20, will feature critical conversations about water in California and the West revolving around the theme: Facing Reality from the Headwaters to the Delta. … Brenda Burman, commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, will give the keynote address, talking about federal water issues along the Colorado River and in California involving the Central Valley Project.

Aquafornia news June 19, 2018 Mojave Valley Daily News

Agencies to host joint drought briefing in Tempe

Arizona Department of Water Resources and the Central Arizona Project are inviting the public to a briefing on the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan and Arizona’s Colorado River Water Supply. … Keynote speaker Commissioner Brenda Burman of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will discuss the extended drought and increased risk of crisis in the Colorado River Basin.

Aquafornia news June 15, 2018 California Department of Water Resources

California Water Plan eNews

This week’s California Water Plan eNews includes: California Water Boards holding annual science symposium next week; Questions about the Delta? This beginner’s guide has many answers; Adaptation forum will take a close look at California action on climate change; Webinar to provide insight on San Diego county wildfire damage and recovery; Details of Northwest Forest Plan to be discussed at forest service symposium; Urban sustainability solutions on the agenda for Meeting of the Minds summit; Water sustainability, jobs, and housing on agenda for economic summit

Aquafornia news June 13, 2018 Water Education Foundation

Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman to be keynote speaker at Water Summit

Brenda Burman, commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, will give the keynote lunch address at our 35th annual conference, the Water Summit, to be held Sept. 20 in Sacramento. The daylong event will feature critical conversations about water in California and the West revolving around the theme: Facing Reality from the Headwaters to the Delta. Registration is now open.

Aquafornia news July 23, 2014 Water | Food | Environment — The Blog of David Guy

Blog: Attend Parsons Lodge Series in Tuolumne Meadows

From Water | Food | Environment — The Blog of David Guy:

Every year my family looks forward to visiting Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park—where you not only experience the beautiful alpine meadow, but you can also take in one of the wonderful presentations at the Parsons Memorial Lodge.

Aquafornia news July 15, 2014 Chico Enterprise-Record

Oroville Dam will Take Front and Center at Lake Oroville Visitor Center Event

From the Chico Enterprise-Record:

A man who was in his teens when Oroville Dam was built will give a presentation Wednesday highlighting that history at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center.

Aquafornia news July 15, 2014 Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)

Save Our Water Does Double Duty at State Fair, Hosts Exhibits Featuring Indoor and Outdoor Water Saving Tips

From the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA):

The drought is on and so is the California State Fair. This year, the Save Our Water campaign is doubling down its messaging on conservation by hosting two exhibits at the fair – one on indoor water conservation and the other on outdoor conservation.

Aquafornia news July 15, 2014 Bureau of Reclamation

News Release: Reclamation, State of California Announce Negotiations with Cross Valley Contractors for Conveyance Service

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

The Bureau of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources have scheduled a negotiation session with seven Cross Valley Contractors on long-term conveyance contracts for the delivery of federal Central Valley Project water conveyed through state-owned facilities.

Aquafornia news July 14, 2014 Bureau of Reclamation

News Release: Public Open House Scheduled on Central Valley Project Improvement Act Annual Work Plans for Fiscal Year 2015

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Reclamation will hold a public Open House on Thursday, July 31, 2014, to present and solicit comments on the Central Valley Project Improvement Act Annual Work Plans for Fiscal Year 2015.

Aquafornia news July 10, 2014 San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News will Host Public Forum in Palo Alto to Discuss Drought

From the San Jose Mercury News:

This newspaper will host a free public forum, entitled “Dry Times: An in-depth discussion about Bay Area water issues,” scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 17 at the Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. …

Joining the discussion will be: Jim Fiedler, Santa Clara Valley Water District chief operating officer; Arthur R.

Aquafornia news June 25, 2014 Imperial Valley Press

Clinton Foundation to Host Salton Sea Workshop in El Centro

From the Imperial Valley Press:

The Clinton Foundation’s public workshop will feature speakers from environmental groups, public health advocates, state and local agencies. It is the Clinton Foundation’s second workshop devoted to the Salton Sea.

Aquafornia news June 25, 2014

Sacramento Bowling Event to Benefit Water for People

From the Water Education Foundation:

The Sacramento Committee of Water for People is featuring “Bowl with Water for People” on Wednesday, June 25, at the Country Club Lanes, 2500 Watt Avenue, Sacramento. Registration is 5:30-6 p.m. Bowling is from 6-8 p.m.

Aquafornia news June 18, 2014 Modesto Bee

Rally Planned in Modesto Against State Effort to Limit River Water Diversions

From The Modesto Bee:

Stanislaus County farmers and politicians will rally Thursday in opposition to a state effort to regulate water rights. Because of water shortages caused by the drought, California’s Water Resources Control Board next month will consider curtailing how much more can be diverted from the state’s rivers.

Aquafornia news June 13, 2014 Bureau of Reclamation

News Release: Public Scoping Meetings Scheduled on Proposed On-Project Plan for Klamath Project

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“The Bureau of Reclamation announced today [June 12] that public scoping meetings are scheduled to be held jointly with the Klamath Water and Power Agency to begin preparation of a combined environmental document.

Aquafornia news June 12, 2014 Merced Sun-Star

Discussion on 100-year-old Water Rights Delayed Until July

From the Merced Sun-Star:

“The State Water Resources Control Board will push back its discussion of curtailing 100-year-old water rights to July 1.”

Aquafornia news June 12, 2014 Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)

State Water Board to Hear Report on Urban Water Conservation

From the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA):

“Urban water suppliers and other stakeholders will provide an update to the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) June 17 on actions taken to reduce water usage during this year’s drought.”

Aquafornia news June 12, 2014 California Department of Water Resources (DWR)

News Release: Landscapers To Learn Drought Survival in Fresno, Walnut Creek; ‘Get Ahead or Get Parched: Six Ways To Survive the Drought’

From the California Department of Water Resources (DWR):

“As California’s drought heads into the hottest and driest months of water year 2014, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Center for Urban Horticulture (CCUH) at UC Davis are inviting professional landscapers to attend workshops in Fresno and Walnut Creek on how to reduce water use through improved system efficiency.”

Aquafornia news June 11, 2014 Chico Enterprise-Record

Speaker to Highlight Drought History, Conservation Wednesday at Lake Oroville Visitor Center

From the Chico Enterprise-Record:

“As Lake Oroville inches downward again and indications of a drought continue, a guest speaker will give a presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Oroville called ‘Drought Denial, Drought Survival.’”

Aquafornia news June 5, 2014 California Department of Water Resources

DWR Spotlight: Water Officials Focus on Drought

From the California Department of Water Resources:

“Facing unprecedented challenges from three consecutive years of drought, state and federal water officials gathered at the Sacramento Convention Center on June 4 for a briefing sponsored by DWR and the Water Education Foundation.”

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