California’s midwinter respite from storms is turning into a lengthy dry spell. Below-normal precipitation is favored for the next 10 days as storms remain far away from California. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/weather-fore...

While a drought-free start for California is a win, AccuWeather’s long-range meteorologists warn it’s the ongoing snow drought that remains a concern. #cawater www.accuweather.com/en/climate/w...

The long-term health of the ocean off the coast of Southern California, and the health of the region’s freshwater streams and rivers and lakes, soon could hinge on the Trump administration’s definition of a single word: ditch. #cawater www.ocregister.com/2026/01/18/a...

As of Jan. 1, CA is mandating that underground fuel tanks have two protective shells to prevent soil or groundwater contamination. The single-walled cylinders at the Bay Farm station are considered archaic and possibly hazardous and prone to leaks. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

For the first time, California can show with data, maps, photos, and reports whether taxpayer-funded wildfire mitigation projects are delivering a return on investment. #cawater www.esri.com/about/newsro...

In what the Klamath Water Users Association is calling “a major step toward securing the future of the entire Klamath Basin,” the Bureau of Reclamation has completed a reassessment of how the Endangered Species Act is applied to the Klamath Project. #cawater www.heraldandnews.com/klamath-wate...

After near record rainfall, Marin and Sonoma counties are giving a status report on reservoir levels and the news is encouraging for water supply. #cawater abc7news.com/post/north-b...

The bird population that relies on estuarine habitats in Marin and throughout the Bay Area is dwindling and needs help, according to a new report. Shorebirds, which thrive in expansive tidal flats, are experiencing the most concerning decline. #cawater www.marinij.com/2026/01/16/r...

SF Baykeeper has filed suit in federal court in San Francisco asserting that polluted stormwater from a San Leandro scrapyard operation is draining into San Francisco Bay. #cawater localnewsmatters.org/2026/01/17/e...

Cawelo Water District board members called the 2026 budget for the Kern Non-Districted Land Authority (KNDLA) inflated, “full of fluff” and questioned specific line items, such as $100,000 for attorney support during their Jan. 8 meeting. #cawater sjvwater.org/meeting-note...

Edison sued LA County, water agencies and two companies over their role in the deadly Eaton fire, blaming county officials for failed evacuations, water agencies for insufficient supplies, and SoCalGas for delaying gas shutoffs during the catastrophic fire. #cawater www.latimes.com/business/sto...

It’s been nearly 2 years since flooding devastated San Diego communities. Since then, the city has made progress clearing its storm channels, but the city is restricted by a general lack of funding for stormwater maintenance. #cawater www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/18/t...

Negotiators for the seven Colorado River basin states met in Salt Lake City but could not agree on a deal to split up the water. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has invited all seven governors and their negotiators to meet in Washington in late January. #cawater www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

A lack of snow — known as a snow drought — grips much of the West as a result of the unusually high temps, even as winter reaches the midway point. Snow cover was less extensive than any Jan. 14 on record across the West. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...

State Water Contractors and Westlands Water District say CA’s updated operating permits for the Central Valley Project and State Water Project are already proving that water abundance for homes, farms, and environmental protection can go hand in hand. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2026/01/16/p...

As AI infrastructure rapidly expands, a new white paper released today by Restore the Delta finds significant risks to water supplies, energy systems, ecosystems, and local communities as the Delta emerges as a major hub for AI-driven data centers. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2026/01/16/r...

California Forever, the company behind a plan to build a new city in Solano County, announced its latest proposal on Thursday to make progress on another ambitious initiative: revitalizing the area’s shipbuilding industry with the goal of creating 1000s of jobs. #cawater www.kqed.org/news/1206995...

LA County residents are being blindsided by proposals for data centers that may drain massive amounts of electricity and water. In Monterey Park, a single facility would use more power than the entire city. #cawater lapublicpress.org/2026/01/a-da...

On Wednesday, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously gave the green light for staff to work on protections for residents related to the costs of large artificial intelligence data centers in unincorporated areas. #cawater www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/c...

According to the State of Our Estuary report, less fresh water has been flowing through the Delta in recent years, which creates “chronic artificial drought conditions” and harms fish. #cawater @ianjames.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...

As California moves closer to construction of Sites Reservoir, a union’s concerns about an out-of-state company building the water project are adding a late-stage complication. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...

Some four miles off the Southern California coast, a company is betting it can solve one of desalination’s biggest problems by moving the technology deep below the ocean’s surface. #cawater apnews.com/article/clim...

“It’s wet now, but if there isn’t much snowmelt next spring, where will we be?” said Brad Rippey, a meteorologist with the US Department of Agriculture. “This is a conundrum.” #cawater www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

California just experienced its warmest December in modern history. That figure may be surprising, especially to residents in the Bay Area and Central Valley who endured their coldest stretch of early December days in decades. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...

Warming temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns will reshape the American, Bear and Cosumnes river watersheds, intensifying snowpack loss and placing greater strain on CA’s water supply, a two-year study has found. #cawater www.sacbee.com/news/politic...

Environmental groups raise concerns that the “Mowry Village” project would expose future residents to sea level rise, impact Bay wetlands, and harm wildlife #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2026/01/15/s...

The San Fernando Groundwater Basin Remediation Program is an example of how expertise, ingenuity and determination can turn contaminated water into an important contribution to LADWP’s water supply. #cawater intake.ladwp.com/intake-magaz...

For the eighth year in a row, DFW has found no Delta Smelt in their annual Fall Midwater Trawl survey in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta in September, October and November of 2025. #cawater www.dailykos.com/story/2026/1...

The Sites Project Authority is eyeing a significant milestone this month in its endeavor to build a new water storage reservoir in Colusa County. They are hopeful to secure a draft water right permit for the future reservoir. #cawater www.actionnewsnow.com/news/sites-r...

As wildfires become more frequent and severe, find out about the actions the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking Water is taking to protect public health and ensure the safety of drinking water systems in fire-affected communities. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2026/01/14/f...

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivers message at conference: Agriculture in CA and across the nation face existential threats driven by regulatory overreach, rising costs, and state-level policies that put ideology ahead of food security. #cawater agnetwest.com/brooke-rolli...

The EPA proposed limiting states’ and Native American tribes’ power to wield the Clean Water Act to block major projects like natural gas pipelines, advancing the Trump’s goal of accelerating the construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure and data centers. #cawater apnews.com/article/wate...

Fields of artificial turf at the center of a growing public debate, as Bay Area officials and scientists try to understand their real impact on human health and the environment. #cawater www.kneedeeptimes.org/what-you-nee...

The city of Clearlake has declared a local emergency in response to a massive ongoing sewage spill that began on Sunday due to a failure in the county-managed wastewater system. #cawater lakeconews.com/news/83518-c...

The Trump admin’s plans to expand oil drilling could target lands around Pinnacles National Park, Mount Diablo State Park, Henry W. Coe State Park and the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. #cawater localnewsmatters.org/2026/01/13/t...

Time to ditch your winter jackets. Southern California is in for a potentially record-breaking heat wave — in January. #cawater laist.com/news/climate...

The Republican-controlled House on Tuesday advanced legislation aimed at fulfilling President Donald Trump’s long-running desire to “make showers great again” by voting to loosen federal efficiency standards for showerheads. #cawater www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

How does California ensure safe drinking water for millions? Dive into the Division of Drinking Water's vital role in public health, from tackling contaminants to supporting small systems. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2026/01/13/n...

CA rang in the new year with storms strong enough that the entire state is now officially drought-free for the first time in decades.“I think we should be happy and encouraged, but not complacent,” Lund said. “Because it’s just lucky that we’re not in drought now.” #cawater san.com/cc/drought-t...

Recent changes to the Water Code have created a streamlined noticing process for those seeking a temporary water transfer approval from the State Water Resources Control Board. #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2026/01/13/n...

Considering that it is a fixture of life in California, it’s remarkable how much remains unknown about the fog that regularly flows over the coast from the Pacific Ocean. But a collaboration between researchers throughout the state hopes to change that. #cawater www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/13/p...

Crews have spent the last several months pulling steel and concrete remnants from the old State Route 49 bridge, material left behind after a 1964 collapse tied to the failure of Hell Hole Dam. #cawater www.kcra.com/article/plac...

Reclamation has published a list of options for how it might manage the drought-stricken Colorado River in the future. The five proposals range from "no action" to a scenario that might result in water cuts to the lower basin states. #cawater www.cpr.org/2026/01/12/c...

The Trump administration has released an outline of four new options for dealing with the Colorado River’s deepening water shortages, and they could dramatically cut the amount of water available for Southern California. #cawater #coloradoriver @ianjames.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...

A strong high-pressure system is steering storms away from California, resulting in a dry forecast for the foreseeable future. There’s a notable exception to that forecast, though. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/weather-fore...

The Trump administration is following up on its pledge to try to stop the removal of two dams on Northern California’s Eel River, a move that gives farmers and rural residents opposed to the controversial demolition a welcome ally. #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...

After three consecutive wet years, fishery closures, and restoration efforts, California's salmon populations are showing a promising surge. Favorable conditions have led to high numbers of returning adults and successful juvenile outmigration. #cawater fishbio.com/right-as-rai...

Sturgeon in Shasta Lake can reach up to 500 pounds. So why the heck do they get so big? #cawater www.activenorcal.com/lake-monster...

Tech billionaires are fighting for their proposed 400,000-person city in Solano County. At least 21 imperiled species depend on the ecosystems where the new city could be built. #cawater @baynature.org baynature.org/magazine/win...

Elected officials from Marin communities inundated by flooding this month said they were prepared, coordinated and largely successful — until tidal surges exceeded 8 feet above sea level and raced inland, overwhelming infrastructure and all their efforts. #cawater www.marinij.com/2026/01/10/m...