News articles and links from January 11, 2013

WATER SUPPLY

Southwest eyes more drought

Story

From Western Farm Press - Friday, Jan. 11, 2013

Corps restoring dam to pre-testing condition

Story

From Porterville Recorder - Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

Water Conservation Advisory Board subcommittee to hammer out water conservation and management proposal

Story

From Imperial Valley Press - Thursday, Jan. 10, 2012

RIVERS

Preliminary permit issued for Daguerre Point Dam hydro project on Yuba River

Story

From YubaNet - Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013

GROUNDWATER

Groundwater quality in the Colorado River basins, California

Report

From U.S. Geological Survey

Desert groundwater dirtier than most

Story

From Desert Sun - Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2012

PEOPLE

Modesto Irrigation District picks interim general manager

Story

From Modesto Bee - Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013

MEETINGS

Delta Conservancy Board meeting scheduled Jan. 17, 2013

Announcement

From Delta Conservancy Board

What is a natural hydrograph in regulated rivers? The science of natural functional flows to the Delta

Announcement

From Delta Council

2013: A Pivotal Year for California Water

Announcement

From Metropolitan Water District of Orange County