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link to California eases drought emergency in 19 counties

California eases drought emergency in 19 counties

Governor Newsom lifts the drought emergency in 19 counties, while keeping it in 39, as California shifts focus to long-term water resilience and recovery efforts.

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link to California court links groundwater to public trust doctrine

California court links groundwater to public trust doctrine

California court overturns Sonoma County's well permit system, emphasizing the need for evidence-based protection of groundwater under the public trust doctrine.

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link to Klamath River flows free after century-long dam blockage

Klamath River flows free after century-long dam blockage

Removal of dams on the Klamath River restores fish access to historic habitat, celebrated by California.  Emergency relief aid sought by Siskiyou County denied..

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link to Water users call for urgent action in Klamath Basin

Water users call for urgent action in Klamath Basin

Klamath Water Users Association urges immediate action to address water management issues in the Klamath Basin, including disease outbreaks, irrigation shortages, and threats to aquatic species.

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link to Calif. State Water Project faces decline due to climate change

Calif. State Water Project faces decline due to climate change

California's water delivery capacity could decline by 23% in 20 years due to climate change, says a new report.

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Drought returns to California

California's nine-month drought-free period has ended, with 19.15% of the state classified as "abnormally dry" and concerns rising about wildfire risk

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  1. Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026

    Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.

  2. Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026

    It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.

  3. Callie Humes on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 23, 2026

    What will happen to Utah's water resources if they don't end up getting any snowfall winter?

  4. Callie Humes on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 23, 2026

    Why would they list the species as endangered when they don't know how many there are yet?

  5. Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026

    A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…

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