Thursday, December 22, 2011

News articles and links from Dec. 22, 2011

Water supply

The coming mega drought

Story

From Scientific American - January 2012

Coalition response...The authors leave us hanging by not explaining what they mean at the end of this article by the term "agricultural reform."


WATER SUPPLY

IID officials wary of Salton Sea agreement

Story

From Desert Sun - Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011

Water managers concerned about dry winter

Story

From Union Democrat - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011

Citrus farm: Dispute results in water shutoff

Story

From Press-Enterprise - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011


DELTA

Delta Stewardship Council could control local land-use decisions, San Joaquin County supervisors say

Story

From Lodi News Sentinel - Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011

Delta coalition picks up speed

Blog

By Alex Breitler

From The Record - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011

Delta stressors: Where to begin?

Press release

From Delta Stewardship Council - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

News articles and links from Dec. 21, 2011

DELTA

Saving the delta, moving the water -- some good news

Column

By Lois Henry

From Bakersfield Californian - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011

Watermaster says nearly all Delta diversions will be monitored in 2012

Story

From Delta Stewardship Council - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011

Experts: Address delta's problems with reconciliation

Story

From Capital Press - Tuesday, Dec. 20,2011

Delta Predation: Is a Natural Process Ever a Problem?

Blog

By Tom Philp

From SFChronicle - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011

FISHERIES

Scott River observers see high return of coho salmon

Story

From Eureka Times-Standard - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

News articles and links from Dec. 20, 2011

Water supply

NRCS California: Helping people help the land

Videos

From CFWC - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011

Coalition response...California farm water success stories can be found all over the state. The California Farm Water Coalition has chronicled many and now NRCS has joined the effort. With their own online channel NRCS promotes the work they do with farmers to improve water management. Find out more by visiting www.farmwater.org

WATER SUPPLY

Water attorney DuMars to report to Imperial Irrigation District board

Story

From IV Press - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011

Feinstein paves way for easier Central Valley water sales

Story

From Fresno Bee - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

From Modesto Bee - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

California agriculture gets good news in water poll

Story

From Western Farm Press - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Debate over groundwater heats up

Story

From Capital Press - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

DELTA

State tweaks canal plan process

Story

From The Record - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011

From the cutting room floor

Blog

By Alex Breitler

From The Record - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Governor Brown and Secretary Salazar reaffirm commitment to Bay Delta Conservation Plan

Press release

From Aquafornia - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Support for BDCP and amended MOA

Letter

From Sen. Michael Rubio - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Bay-Delta Members of Congress respond to BDCP statement on transparency

Press Release

From Aquafornia - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

State and federal parties respond to public comments on BDCP MOA

Reports

From BDCP - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Delta aqueduct planning contract changes proposed

Story

From Contra Costa Times - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Brown, Salazar reaffirm 'mutual resolve' to build peripheral canal

Blog

By Dan Bacher

From IndyBay Media - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Governor Brown should have attended the Delta Stewardship Council meeting last Thursday

Blog

By Jeff Michaels

From Valley Economy - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011

News articles and links from Dec. 19, 2011

WATER SUPPLY

Dry December a bad sign for rain outlook in Fresno

Story

From Fresno Bee - Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011

A drought of the Lower Colorado River basin's own making

Blog

By John Fleck

From Inkstain - Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011

Madera water bank still isn't officially operating

Blog

By Mark Grossi

From Fresno Bee - Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

Important California water provisions in omnibus appropriations bill

Story

From ACWA - Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

DELTA

Check population to save Delta

Letter

From Sacramento Bee - Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011

Video: Suspicions remain about Bay-Delta planning

Story

From Central Valley Business Times - Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

Delta Protection Commission: Water battles continue

Story

From River News - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

FISHERIES

Salmon rebound is welcome - and humbling

Editorial

From Record Searchlight - Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

News articles and links from Dec. 16, 2011

Water supply

Water deal would benefit both San Diego and Imperial counties

Story

From SD Union-Tribune - Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

Coalition response...Regions throughout California, not just San Diego, are continually striving to secure reliable water supplies for the future. The cost of new water is a significant factor when searching for new supplies. However, the author presents a comparison between water use in Imperial Valley and San Diego and seemingly suggests that the value of farm products between the two regions is a factor on the use of water. Such a comparison is misleading.
 
California agriculture is diverse and the value of different crops varies widely. Small changes in crop production based on perceived water/crop value can have enormous effects on the market value for those crops, according to a recent study by the Center for Agricultural Business at CSU, Fresno. 
 
Water use and crop production decisions are most appropriately made at the local level by the people who farm the land and who hold the rights to the water they use.

WATER SUPPLY

Court ruling provides surety for water supply

Editorial

From Desert Sun - Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

Dry December concerns California water watchers

TV news

From Fox40 - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011

Poll shows support for California water projects

Story

From Hanford Sentinel - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011

California congressmen slam colleagues for being anti-environmental

Story

From CV Business Times - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011

Billions needed for water infrastructure, new report warns

Story

From ACWA - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

DELTA

Governor: Progress on Delta coming next year

Radio

From KPBS - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011

News articles and links from Dec. 15, 2011

Westlands official working for DWR on Delta Plan

Blog

By Dan Bacher

From IndyBay Media - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Coalition response...The claims included in this article are wide-ranging and without merit. DWR officials have repeatedly stated their commitment to developing a document that will serve all of California, including those interests in the Delta and its ecosystem. If any statement is made...if any report is written...if any action is taken that is not lockstep in line with the viewpoints of these critics to the BDCP, then they are automatically opposed. It doesn't matter that Ramos' experience and knowledge will make the final BDCP a valuable document for all Californians. It doesn't matter that the decision-making process remains with the State and federal agencies overseeing the BDCP.

Even the weak attempt to include former Judge Wanger in their criticism is baseless. Remember, it was Judge Wanger who ruled against Westlands Water District and told federal agencies to strengthen protections for the Delta smelt. Consider these comments from Bill Jennings, executive director of the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance: "He's done all that could be asked of a human being. The decisions by a number of judges reflect their political opinions -- I don't get that from Judge Wanger."

Also, claims of "drainage impaired land laced with selenium and other toxic salts" is really getting old. These lands produce more than a billion dollars of fresh fruits and vegetables each year. How would this be possible if the land was so "impaired" with toxic minerals?

WATER SUPPLY

A run on the water bank

Story

From California Lawyer - December 2011

Work of local water association praised

Story

From Hanford Sentinel - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

DELTA

County to weigh in on Delta plan

Story

From Union Democrat - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

FISHERIES

Salmon flood hatcheries, great 2012 predicted

Column

By Tom Stienstra

From SF Chronicle - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Endangered Russian River coho salmon making comeback

Story

From Press Democrat - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

News articles and links from Dec. 14, 2011

WATER SUPPLY

La Nina weather likely milder, still temperamental Forecast: Fickle

Story

From Modesto Bee - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

From Sacramento Bee - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

No drought fears yet

Story

From Press Democrat - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Early rainfall totals concern TID

Story

From Turlock Journal - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

Water concerns linger despite rains

Story

From SD Union-Tribune - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

Worried about water

Blog

By Alex Breitler

From The Record - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

Some question who benefits from recent court ruling on QSA transfer

Story

From IV Press - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

County responds to QSA decision

Radio

From KXO - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

Federal claims court holds that only the right to the beneficial use of water constitutes a compensable water right under California law

Blog

By Aaron A. Ferguson

From Somach Simmons & Dunn - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

FISHERIES

Restore the San Joaquin River

Letter

From Fresno Bee - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Salmon jamming on Stan

Story

From Union Democrat - Friday, Dec. 9, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

News articles and links from Dec. 13, 2011

Water supply

Economy: Big player in November water bond

Blog

By John Howard

From California Water Wars - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

From Capitol Weekly - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

Coalition response...

Voters are willing to step up and spend money when they have an interest in the outcome. Huffman is wrong when he says the water bond can't pass. Voters have been willing in the past to commit to spending if the issue is important to them and a dependable water supply is one of those issues. A recent Field Poll http://bit.ly/tePQot shows strong support from voters on a bond designed to provide dependable water supplies for farms, homes and businesses - something the economy needs to get jobs rolling again.

WATER SUPPLY

New poll shows water still a concern for Californians

Press release

From ACWA - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

Water poll good news for farmers

Press release

From CFWC - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

Westlands has lowest fallowing in a decade in 2011 while Mendota sets unemployment record (according to CA EDD)

Blog

By Jeff Michaels

From Valley Economy - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

It's not the river you know

Blog

By Alex Breitler

From The Record - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

Watermaster services hearing postponed

Story

From Siskiyou Daily News - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

DELTA

Draft chapters available for review

Report

From BDCP

Delta plan faces water problems in a more comprehensive way

Viewpoint

By Rep. Jim Costa

From Sacramento Bee - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

Catching up with the Delta smelt in the Ninth Circuit

Blog

By Brandon Middleton

From PLF - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

One victory for Delta water rights

Blog

From Restore the Delta - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

How reducing dependence on Delta water creates jobs in Southern California

Blog

By Barry Nelson

From NRDC - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011