News articles and links from Thursday, April 26, 2012

PEOPLE

Cowin confirmed as DWR director

Story

From ACWA - Thursday, April 26, 2012

WATER SUPPLY

Colorado rivers, streams may get boost from lease of water rights

Story

From Denver Post - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Flood protection bill flows out of committee

Story

From Woodland Daily Democrat - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Siskiyou Farm Bureau water lawsuit to go to trial

Story

From Capital Press - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

MID lifts water cap to bring boon for farms

Story

From Merced Sun-Star - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

A water alliance for the north state

Blog

By David Guy

From Water/Food/Environment - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Dried Salton Sea could produce 'clouds of toxic dust' under San Diego Water Authority plan

Blog

By Andres Jauregui

From Huffington Post - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Success reaches capacity

Story

From Porterville Recorder - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

WATER QUALITY

Blakeslee bill proposes more scrutiny for water rules

Story

From SLO Tribune - Thursday, April 26, 2012

DELTA

State board proposes workshops on Delta water quality objectives

Story

From ACWA - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Fish agency red flag comments and responses on BDCP draft effects analysis

Report

From Aquafornia - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Proposed Delta Stewardship Council merger examined

Story

From ACWA - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

FISHERIES

Water users respond to CVPIA plan

Letter

From Scribd - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  

CONGRESS

Water reform re-Hatched in U.S. Senate

Blog

By Cal Watchdog - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Hatch looks to free up House-passed energy bills in Senate

Blog

By Pete Kasperowicz 

From The Hill - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Congressman Miller asks Rep. Jeff Denham to "correct the record" when it comes to some of the statements Mr. Denham has made regarding water payments by Central Valley farmers 

Letter

From Aquafornia - Tuesday, April 24, 2012