The Delta Conveyance Project aims to modernize California’s water system, ensuring reliable supply amidst climate extremes and population demands. The final Environmental Impact Report was issued earlier this month.
Curtailment orders have gone into effect in the Delta watershed, which is California’s largest source of surface water. What this means is that at least junior right holders, including public water suppliers, are not allowed to divert water from the watershed.
California releases new subsidence findings, opens major salmon habitat, and starts 2026 with a conservative 10% State Water Project allocation.
A new congressional report shows the Colorado River’s century-old rules struggling under severe drought, shrinking supplies, and rising competition for water.
Public Law 119-37 keeps Colorado River programs funded at 2025 levels while expanding support for rural water systems, watershed work, and multi-benefit irrigation projects across the West.
Golden mussels detected at Silverwood and Pyramid lakes trigger new boating rules, with Lake Perris at risk of infestation.
