Calendar of California Water Events
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| FREE EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small System Challenges and Solutions FREE EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small System Challenges and Solutions Aug 31 – Sep 3 all-day  EPA’s free annual drinking water workshop, held in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), will take place on September 1-3, 2020 with in-depth training offered on August 31. The workshop will … Continue reading "FREE EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small System Challenges and Solutions" MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board 9:30 am MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board @ Cal EPA Headquarters Sep 1 @ 9:30 am  Main agenda item is Consideration of Adoption of the proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Policy on the Use of Coastal and Estuarine Waters for Power Plant Cooling to Revise Compliance Schedules for Alamitos, … Continue reading "MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board" FREE WEBINAR: EPA Grant Award Process 11:00 am FREE WEBINAR: EPA Grant Award Process Sep 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment is hosting a webinar for the EPA grants community. The webinar will cover grants topics, including: how to find and apply for grant opportunities; EPA’s Grants.gov requirement; and preparing … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: EPA Grant Award Process" WEBINAR: WIFIA Funding 11:00 am WEBINAR: WIFIA Funding Sep 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EPA’s WIFIA program hosts webinars for prospective borrowers to foster a greater understanding of the WIFIA program requirements and pave the way for successful applications to the program. Join EPA’s upcoming WIFIA Information Sessions or … Continue reading "WEBINAR: WIFIA Funding" | FREE WEBINAR: Water Budgeting 10:00 am FREE WEBINAR: Water Budgeting Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am  Is your state or region wrestling with the development of a water budget or water accounting? The California Department of Water Resources has developed a Draft Handbook for Water Budget Development: With or Without Models that provides a … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Water Budgeting" | VIRTUAL MEETING: Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program 10:00 am VIRTUAL MEETING: Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  On July 31, 2020, DWR announced a 45-day public comment period for the Draft SGM Grant Program Proposition 68 Implementation Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP). The public comment period will close at 5 p.m. on September 18, … Continue reading "VIRTUAL MEETING: Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program" ONLINE EVENT: Making the Most of Water for the Environment 11:00 am ONLINE EVENT: Making the Most of Water for the Environment Sep 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  Water and land management have greatly altered river flows across California, degrading ecosystems and decimating native species. A different approach to managing environmental flows is needed to arrest the decline. PPIC CalTrout Ecosystem Fellow Ted … Continue reading "ONLINE EVENT: Making the Most of Water for the Environment" PUBLIC MEETING: Public Meeting for B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project 4:00 pm PUBLIC MEETING: Public Meeting for B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project Sep 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm  The Bureau of Reclamation and San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority have rescheduled the public meeting to solicit comments on topics addressed in the Draft EIR/SEIS for: September 3, 2020, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams, … Continue reading "PUBLIC MEETING: Public Meeting for B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project" | ||||
| ONLINE WORKSHOP: Sacramento River Drainage Spring-run Chinook Salmon: Workshop on the State of the Science for Population Estimates ONLINE WORKSHOP: Sacramento River Drainage Spring-run Chinook Salmon: Workshop on the State of the Science for Population Estimates Sep 8 – Sep 10 all-day  Mark your calendars for a virtual workshop focused on understanding the state of the science, assessing current knowledge and data gaps, and identifying additional science and monitoring needs to inform the development of population estimates … Continue reading "ONLINE WORKSHOP: Sacramento River Drainage Spring-run Chinook Salmon: Workshop on the State of the Science for Population Estimates" FREE WEBINAR: Erin Brockovich: Superman’s Not Coming 9:30 am FREE WEBINAR: Erin Brockovich: Superman’s Not Coming Sep 8 @ 9:30 am  Erin Brockovich was vaulted into national recognition in 2000, after the eponymous movie starring Julia Roberts made her a water activism icon. Famous for her focus on contamination, Brockovich says there is a larger threat … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Erin Brockovich: Superman’s Not Coming" | DELTA SCIENCE NEEDS: Pre-workshop virtual discussion series 9:15 am DELTA SCIENCE NEEDS: Pre-workshop virtual discussion series Sep 9 @ 9:15 am – 11:00 am The final session on September 9 will kickoff at 9:15 AM via Microsoft Teamswith a panel discussion among Joaquin Esquivel (State Water Resources Control Board), Carl Wilcox (California Department of Fish & Wildlife), and … Continue reading "DELTA SCIENCE NEEDS: Pre-workshop virtual discussion series" Inland Desalination and Concentrate Management 10:00 am Inland Desalination and Concentrate Management Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am  With world population increasing and reliable freshwater supplies becoming more limited, desalination is a rapidly growing water supply alternative in many locations. Desalination offers a means of providing freshwater from abundant saline water sources. The … Continue reading "Inland Desalination and Concentrate Management" California’s Super Salmon, Floodplains: The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for Growing Salmon 1:00 pm California’s Super Salmon, Floodplains: The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for Growing Salmon Sep 9 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Why are floodplains good for juvenile salmon? Join DWR scientist Hailey Wright to follow salmon fry down the Sacramento river on their journey to the ocean. We’ll look at why floodplains are so important and … Continue reading "California’s Super Salmon, Floodplains: The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for Growing Salmon" WEBINAR: Climate Change Action: The Role of Natural Solutions 2:00 pm WEBINAR: Climate Change Action: The Role of Natural Solutions Sep 9 @ 2:00 pm  If November’s elections bring new political leaders who intend to tackle climate change, they will need to act swiftly and decisively and be prepared to implement a portfolio of research and analysis-based solutions. Among the … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Climate Change Action: The Role of Natural Solutions" | WEBINAR: What is Integrated Regional Water Management? 10:00 am WEBINAR: What is Integrated Regional Water Management? Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:15 pm As a preview to the Statewide Virtual Summit, “Ensuring Equitable Engagement in Regional Water Planning” scheduled for October 8th, 13th and 14th, the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Roundtable of Regions invites you to join … Continue reading "WEBINAR: What is Integrated Regional Water Management?" FREE WEBINAR: How eDNA and population genetic surveys support fisheries management 12:00 pm FREE WEBINAR: How eDNA and population genetic surveys support fisheries management Sep 10 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Dan Bingham of Cramer Fish Sciences will discuss how eDNA and population genetics surveys support fisheries management. Topics include: Environmental DNA: Procedural basics and recommended uses, How to maximize probability of detection for rare organisms, … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: How eDNA and population genetic surveys support fisheries management" | Groundwater Replenishment System Virtual Tour 12:00 pm Groundwater Replenishment System Virtual Tour Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm  The Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) is the world’s largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse. The system takes highly treated wastewater that would have previously been discharged into the Pacific Ocean and purifies it … Continue reading "Groundwater Replenishment System Virtual Tour" | |||
| VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: Western Groundwater Congress VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: Western Groundwater Congress Sep 14 – Sep 17 all-day  In 2020, join your community of geologists, engineers and other groundwater thrill seekers for the third annual Western Groundwater Congress! You’ll find four half-day sessions dedicated to Water Resources, SGMA, Contaminants and a myriad of … Continue reading "VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: Western Groundwater Congress" | MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board 9:30 am MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board Sep 15 @ 9:30 am Agenda items include Board actions and responses to COVID-19, Water quality regulatory fees, Central Valley Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Update, and a PFAS statewide investigation. Click here for the full agenda and remote access instructions. | FREE WEBINAR: Smart Water 2020: Building a Resilient Water Future 10:00 am FREE WEBINAR: Smart Water 2020: Building a Resilient Water Future Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us as leaders from three proactive utilities discuss how they leverage information and technology to enable staff, make better decisions, reduce costs, become more efficient and resilient, and use innovative solutions to address current … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Smart Water 2020: Building a Resilient Water Future" WEBINAR: The Brown Act: The People’s Business and the Right to Access 10:00 am WEBINAR: The Brown Act: The People’s Business and the Right to Access Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am  California’s Ralph M. Brown Act guarantees the public’s right to attend and participate in local legislative bodies’ meetings. Codified under California Government Code section 54950, the Brown Act covers every type of local government body, … Continue reading "WEBINAR: The Brown Act: The People’s Business and the Right to Access" VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook 12:30 pm VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook Sep 16 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm DWR has released the Draft Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook 2020. The Guidebook provides urban water suppliers with technical assistance for preparing an UWMP. Use of the UWMP Guidebook is voluntary. Every urban water supplier that … Continue reading "VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook" DWR DISTANCE LEARNING: Navigating the Maze: Salmon in the Delta 1:00 pm DWR DISTANCE LEARNING: Navigating the Maze: Salmon in the Delta Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Join DWR Senior Scientist, Dr. Brett Harvey, for a live presentation and chat as he describes the journey taken by juvenile salmon through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Before the salmon born in California’s Central … Continue reading "DWR DISTANCE LEARNING: Navigating the Maze: Salmon in the Delta" ONLINE MEETING: Delta Conservancy Program and Policy Subcommittee 1:00 pm ONLINE MEETING: Delta Conservancy Program and Policy Subcommittee Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm  Agenda items include updates on Easements and Land Ownership Assessment, Prop 1, and Prop 68. Click here for agenda and Zoom meeting link. VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan Guidebook 3:00 pm VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan Guidebook Sep 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm DWR has released the Draft “A Guidebook to Assist Agricultural Water Suppliers to Prepare a 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan” (Guidebook). The Guidebook provides agricultural water suppliers with technical assistance for preparing an AWMP. Use of … Continue reading "VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan Guidebook" GRA SAN DIEGO: Cannabis cultivation regulation and environmental concerns in Southern California 6:15 pm GRA SAN DIEGO: Cannabis cultivation regulation and environmental concerns in Southern California Sep 16 @ 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm Brian Covellone, Ph.D., P.G. Engineering Geologist South Coast Regional Cannabis Unit Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board This meeting will be hosted virtually on Zoom. DETAILS: The passage of Proposition 64 ushered in a … Continue reading "GRA SAN DIEGO: Cannabis cultivation regulation and environmental concerns in Southern California" | ONLINE MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board 10:40 am ONLINE MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board Sep 17 @ 10:40 am – 12:40 am The meeting will be webcast and will be recorded. To join the webcast, please register before the meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cwwT_6waQ9Ky1YdueDA4gQ If you prefer a view-only option that does not require registration, the meeting will … Continue reading "ONLINE MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board" FREE WEBINAR: Financing Options and Strategies for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development 11:00 am FREE WEBINAR: Financing Options and Strategies for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join BB&K Partner Lutfi Kharuf as he discusses structuring fees for initial planning and GSP implementation, rate-setting issues under Propositions 26 and 218, and other funding strategies. When Thursday, Sep. 17 11 a.m. – Noon (PDT) To … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Financing Options and Strategies for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development" The Hidden Element: Water’s Vital Role in Economic Recovery 11:30 am The Hidden Element: Water’s Vital Role in Economic Recovery Sep 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm COVID-19 has highlighted—and accelerated—several long-standing problems plaguing our nation’s infrastructure, including governance, investment, and technological challenges. However, infrastructure does not have to be a hurdle; it can power our recovery. Within the infrastructure discussion, water … Continue reading "The Hidden Element: Water’s Vital Role in Economic Recovery" MEETING: Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, Board of Directors Meeting 2:00 pm MEETING: Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, Board of Directors Meeting Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm  For more information, click here. ONLINE MEETING: Delta Protection Commission 4:00 pm ONLINE MEETING: Delta Protection Commission Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Agenda items include a report from the Delta Protection Advisory Committee, update on Metropolitan Water District owned islands, report from the Delta Watermaster, the 2020 Delta Flood Preparedness Week, and the Delta National Heritage Area … Continue reading "ONLINE MEETING: Delta Protection Commission" PUBLIC MEETING: Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project 6:00 pm PUBLIC MEETING: Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join Valley Water via a Zoom video conference to learn more about the upcoming work and impacts on the neighborhood, the environment and recreational activities. We will also answer as many of your questions as … Continue reading "PUBLIC MEETING: Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project" | |||
| SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting 1:00 pm SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm  The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has released a draft Project Description for the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10-Year Plan. The draft Project Description identifies habitat restoration and dust suppression projects around the … Continue reading "SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting" WEBINAR: Urban Water Supplier Reporting Tool 1:00 pm WEBINAR: Urban Water Supplier Reporting Tool Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board)will hold a public webinar to discuss updates to the Urban Water Supplier Reporting Tool. Interested persons can provide input at the online meeting or via email … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Urban Water Supplier Reporting Tool" | WEBINAR: Ensuring Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for All Californians 10:00 am WEBINAR: Ensuring Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for All Californians Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am  While residents of California’s metropolitan areas rarely have to worry about having access to clean drinking water, it is a daily concern for over one million Californians. Many rural and some urban and suburban communities … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Ensuring Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for All Californians" VIRTUAL EVENT: MWDOC Water Policy Forum 10:30 am VIRTUAL EVENT: MWDOC Water Policy Forum Sep 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm  MWDOC Water Policy Forum welcomes keynote speaker Michael George, Delta Watermaster, State Water Resources Control Board. Mr. George will reflect on the past year’s developments with Delta Conveyance, and discuss future projects that will enhance … Continue reading "VIRTUAL EVENT: MWDOC Water Policy Forum" WEBINAR: Failure is Not an Option: Using Social Infrastructure for Urban Water Delivery When There’s No Engineering Solution 11:00 am WEBINAR: Failure is Not an Option: Using Social Infrastructure for Urban Water Delivery When There’s No Engineering Solution Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  In cities in the Global North and South, there are populations who have little or no access to formal water infrastructure. Current trends in urbanization, migration, infrastructure decline, and climate change may worsen this trend, … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Failure is Not an Option: Using Social Infrastructure for Urban Water Delivery When There’s No Engineering Solution" FREE WEBINAR: Successful Collaboration between IRWM and SGMA 12:00 pm FREE WEBINAR: Successful Collaboration between IRWM and SGMA Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm  Can IRWM and SGMA work together collaboratively to their mutual benefit? Join the webinar on September 23 from noon – 1:30 p.m. to hear three practitioners share their experience on the benefits of successful collaboration … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Successful Collaboration between IRWM and SGMA" SO CAL WATER DIALOG: Pouring Fuel on the Fire: Why Wildfires Keep Ravaging California 12:00 pm WEBINAR: Under the Sea: Observing Salmon in the Ocean 1:00 pm WEBINAR: Under the Sea: Observing Salmon in the Ocean Sep 23 @ 1:00 pm Have you ever wondered what salmon do while they are out at sea? Join special guest speaker, fish biologist Brittany Struck, from NOAA Fisheries, for a live presentation and chat about this little known part … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Under the Sea: Observing Salmon in the Ocean" Delta Conveyance Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee 3:00 pm Delta Conveyance Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee Sep 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Agenda items include DWR Updates & Environmental Justice Survey Overview, Bethany Alternative Siting, RTM Management Plan Updates, and SEC Questions or Comments on August 26th Meeting Presentation. Click here for meeting materials and remote access … Continue reading "Delta Conveyance Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee" SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting 6:00 pm SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has released a draft Project Description for the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10-Year Plan. The draft Project Description identifies habitat restoration and dust suppression projects around the … Continue reading "SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting" | CONGRESSIONAL HEARING: Federal and State Efforts to Restore the Salton Sea 9:00 am CONGRESSIONAL HEARING: Federal and State Efforts to Restore the Salton Sea Sep 24 @ 9:00 am Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, will lead a hearing titled Federal and State Efforts to Restore the Salton Sea. The event will focus on federal and state … Continue reading "CONGRESSIONAL HEARING: Federal and State Efforts to Restore the Salton Sea" ONLINE MEETING: Delta Stewardship Council 9:00 am ONLINE MEETING: Delta Stewardship Council Sep 24 @ 9:00 am Agenda items include SGMA and the Delta Plan, Lead scientist report, and presentations from DSC Science Fellows. Click here for the full agenda. WEBINAR: Ending Conflicts Over Water: Solutions to Water and Security Challenges 10:00 am WEBINAR: Ending Conflicts Over Water: Solutions to Water and Security Challenges Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Nature plays a fundamental role in ensuring that the world’s 7.6 billion people have enough water to drink, grow food and maintain sanitary conditions. Yet we are facing a global water crisis, with 1 out … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Ending Conflicts Over Water: Solutions to Water and Security Challenges" WEBINAR: Klamath River Dam Removal 12:00 pm SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting 6:00 pm SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has released a draft Project Description for the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10-Year Plan. The draft Project Description identifies habitat restoration and dust suppression projects around the … Continue reading "SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting" WEBINAR: Potter Valley Project: what’s it all about? 6:00 pm WEBINAR: Potter Valley Project: what’s it all about? Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm  Lake Group’s next general membership meeting will be held virtually at 6PM on Thursday, September 24: we’re going to talk about PG&E’s intention to step away from its small hydroelectric facility at Lake Pillsbury, leaving … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Potter Valley Project: what’s it all about?" | MEETING: Central Valley Flood Protection Board 9:00 am MEETING: Central Valley Flood Protection Board Sep 25 @ 9:00 am  Agenda items include DWR monthly report, Board encroachment permit inspection, Flood preparedness, Great Valley Grasslands Restoration Project, and the Bute Slough Outfall gates project. Click for full agenda and remote access instructions. | |||
| WEBINAR: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook 11:00 am WEBINAR: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook Sep 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  Monday, September 28, 2020 – 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) September 2020 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate … Continue reading "WEBINAR: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook" | 2022-2026 Science Action Agenda: Delta Management Questions Workshop 2022-2026 Science Action Agenda: Delta Management Questions Workshop Sep 29 all-day The Science Action Agenda (SAA) is a four-year science agenda for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta that prioritizes and aligns science actions to inform management decisions and fill gaps in knowledge. Responding to recommendations from the … Continue reading "2022-2026 Science Action Agenda: Delta Management Questions Workshop" WEBINAR: Creating New Or Expanding Existing Water Sources WEBINAR: Creating New Or Expanding Existing Water Sources Sep 29 – Sep 30 all-day  This webinar will look at the technology, operation and maintenance of water systems that create new or expanded water for a community. By nature, these sources tend to be locally controlled. In the case of … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Creating New Or Expanding Existing Water Sources" FREE WEBINAR: Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources 11:00 am FREE WEBINAR: Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources Sep 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Detritus material in forest watersheds is the major terrestrial source of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and disinfection byproduct (DBP) precursors in water bodies used as drinking water sources and is also a fuel that can … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources" | Last day for the governor to sign or veto bills FREE WEBINAR: Water Balances Data 9:30 am FREE WEBINAR: Water Balances Data Sep 30 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Join DWR’s California Water Plan Team for a workshop webinar that will share and discuss water balance data – data foundational to building the state’s water resilience. Creating and enhancing water resilience requires an understanding … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Water Balances Data" |
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FREE EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small System Challenges and Solutions
FREE EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small System Challenges and Solutions
Aug 31 – Sep 3 all-day
EPA’s free annual drinking water workshop, held in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), will take place on September 1-3, 2020 with in-depth training offered on August 31. The workshop will … Continue reading "FREE EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small System Challenges and Solutions"
MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board
9:30 am
MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board
@ Cal EPA Headquarters
Sep 1 @ 9:30 am
Main agenda item is Consideration of Adoption of the proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Policy on the Use of Coastal and Estuarine Waters for Power Plant Cooling to Revise Compliance Schedules for Alamitos, … Continue reading "MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board"
FREE WEBINAR: EPA Grant Award Process
11:00 am
FREE WEBINAR: EPA Grant Award Process
Sep 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment is hosting a webinar for the EPA grants community. The webinar will cover grants topics, including: how to find and apply for grant opportunities; EPA’s Grants.gov requirement; and preparing … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: EPA Grant Award Process"
WEBINAR: WIFIA Funding
11:00 am
WEBINAR: WIFIA Funding
Sep 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
EPA’s WIFIA program hosts webinars for prospective borrowers to foster a greater understanding of the WIFIA program requirements and pave the way for successful applications to the program. Join EPA’s upcoming WIFIA Information Sessions or … Continue reading "WEBINAR: WIFIA Funding"
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FREE WEBINAR: Water Budgeting
10:00 am
FREE WEBINAR: Water Budgeting
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Is your state or region wrestling with the development of a water budget or water accounting? The California Department of Water Resources has developed a Draft Handbook for Water Budget Development: With or Without Models that provides a … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Water Budgeting"
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VIRTUAL MEETING: Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program
10:00 am
VIRTUAL MEETING: Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
On July 31, 2020, DWR announced a 45-day public comment period for the Draft SGM Grant Program Proposition 68 Implementation Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP). The public comment period will close at 5 p.m. on September 18, … Continue reading "VIRTUAL MEETING: Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program"
ONLINE EVENT: Making the Most of Water for the Environment
11:00 am
ONLINE EVENT: Making the Most of Water for the Environment
Sep 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Water and land management have greatly altered river flows across California, degrading ecosystems and decimating native species. A different approach to managing environmental flows is needed to arrest the decline. PPIC CalTrout Ecosystem Fellow Ted … Continue reading "ONLINE EVENT: Making the Most of Water for the Environment"
PUBLIC MEETING: Public Meeting for B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project
4:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING: Public Meeting for B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project
Sep 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Bureau of Reclamation and San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority have rescheduled the public meeting to solicit comments on topics addressed in the Draft EIR/SEIS for: September 3, 2020, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams, … Continue reading "PUBLIC MEETING: Public Meeting for B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project"
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ONLINE WORKSHOP: Sacramento River Drainage Spring-run Chinook Salmon: Workshop on the State of the Science for Population Estimates
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Sacramento River Drainage Spring-run Chinook Salmon: Workshop on the State of the Science for Population Estimates
Sep 8 – Sep 10 all-day
Mark your calendars for a virtual workshop focused on understanding the state of the science, assessing current knowledge and data gaps, and identifying additional science and monitoring needs to inform the development of population estimates … Continue reading "ONLINE WORKSHOP: Sacramento River Drainage Spring-run Chinook Salmon: Workshop on the State of the Science for Population Estimates"
FREE WEBINAR: Erin Brockovich: Superman’s Not Coming
9:30 am
FREE WEBINAR: Erin Brockovich: Superman’s Not Coming
Sep 8 @ 9:30 am
Erin Brockovich was vaulted into national recognition in 2000, after the eponymous movie starring Julia Roberts made her a water activism icon. Famous for her focus on contamination, Brockovich says there is a larger threat … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Erin Brockovich: Superman’s Not Coming"
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DELTA SCIENCE NEEDS: Pre-workshop virtual discussion series
9:15 am
DELTA SCIENCE NEEDS: Pre-workshop virtual discussion series
Sep 9 @ 9:15 am – 11:00 am
The final session on September 9 will kickoff at 9:15 AM via Microsoft Teamswith a panel discussion among Joaquin Esquivel (State Water Resources Control Board), Carl Wilcox (California Department of Fish & Wildlife), and … Continue reading "DELTA SCIENCE NEEDS: Pre-workshop virtual discussion series"
Inland Desalination and Concentrate Management
10:00 am
Inland Desalination and Concentrate Management
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
With world population increasing and reliable freshwater supplies becoming more limited, desalination is a rapidly growing water supply alternative in many locations. Desalination offers a means of providing freshwater from abundant saline water sources. The … Continue reading "Inland Desalination and Concentrate Management"
California’s Super Salmon, Floodplains: The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for Growing Salmon
1:00 pm
California’s Super Salmon, Floodplains: The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for Growing Salmon
Sep 9 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Why are floodplains good for juvenile salmon? Join DWR scientist Hailey Wright to follow salmon fry down the Sacramento river on their journey to the ocean. We’ll look at why floodplains are so important and … Continue reading "California’s Super Salmon, Floodplains: The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for Growing Salmon"
WEBINAR: Climate Change Action: The Role of Natural Solutions
2:00 pm
WEBINAR: Climate Change Action: The Role of Natural Solutions
Sep 9 @ 2:00 pm
If November’s elections bring new political leaders who intend to tackle climate change, they will need to act swiftly and decisively and be prepared to implement a portfolio of research and analysis-based solutions. Among the … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Climate Change Action: The Role of Natural Solutions"
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WEBINAR: What is Integrated Regional Water Management?
10:00 am
WEBINAR: What is Integrated Regional Water Management?
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
As a preview to the Statewide Virtual Summit, “Ensuring Equitable Engagement in Regional Water Planning” scheduled for October 8th, 13th and 14th, the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Roundtable of Regions invites you to join … Continue reading "WEBINAR: What is Integrated Regional Water Management?"
FREE WEBINAR: How eDNA and population genetic surveys support fisheries management
12:00 pm
FREE WEBINAR: How eDNA and population genetic surveys support fisheries management
Sep 10 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Dan Bingham of Cramer Fish Sciences will discuss how eDNA and population genetics surveys support fisheries management. Topics include: Environmental DNA: Procedural basics and recommended uses, How to maximize probability of detection for rare organisms, … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: How eDNA and population genetic surveys support fisheries management"
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Groundwater Replenishment System Virtual Tour
12:00 pm
Groundwater Replenishment System Virtual Tour
Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) is the world’s largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse. The system takes highly treated wastewater that would have previously been discharged into the Pacific Ocean and purifies it … Continue reading "Groundwater Replenishment System Virtual Tour"
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: Western Groundwater Congress
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: Western Groundwater Congress
Sep 14 – Sep 17 all-day
In 2020, join your community of geologists, engineers and other groundwater thrill seekers for the third annual Western Groundwater Congress! You’ll find four half-day sessions dedicated to Water Resources, SGMA, Contaminants and a myriad of … Continue reading "VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: Western Groundwater Congress"
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MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board
9:30 am
MEETING: State Water Resources Control Board
Sep 15 @ 9:30 am
Agenda items include Board actions and responses to COVID-19, Water quality regulatory fees, Central Valley Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Update, and a PFAS statewide investigation. Click here for the full agenda and remote access instructions.
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FREE WEBINAR: Smart Water 2020: Building a Resilient Water Future
10:00 am
FREE WEBINAR: Smart Water 2020: Building a Resilient Water Future
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join us as leaders from three proactive utilities discuss how they leverage information and technology to enable staff, make better decisions, reduce costs, become more efficient and resilient, and use innovative solutions to address current … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Smart Water 2020: Building a Resilient Water Future"
WEBINAR: The Brown Act: The People’s Business and the Right to Access
10:00 am
WEBINAR: The Brown Act: The People’s Business and the Right to Access
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
California’s Ralph M. Brown Act guarantees the public’s right to attend and participate in local legislative bodies’ meetings. Codified under California Government Code section 54950, the Brown Act covers every type of local government body, … Continue reading "WEBINAR: The Brown Act: The People’s Business and the Right to Access"
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook
12:30 pm
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook
Sep 16 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
DWR has released the Draft Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook 2020. The Guidebook provides urban water suppliers with technical assistance for preparing an UWMP. Use of the UWMP Guidebook is voluntary. Every urban water supplier that … Continue reading "VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook"
DWR DISTANCE LEARNING: Navigating the Maze: Salmon in the Delta
1:00 pm
DWR DISTANCE LEARNING: Navigating the Maze: Salmon in the Delta
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Join DWR Senior Scientist, Dr. Brett Harvey, for a live presentation and chat as he describes the journey taken by juvenile salmon through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Before the salmon born in California’s Central … Continue reading "DWR DISTANCE LEARNING: Navigating the Maze: Salmon in the Delta"
ONLINE MEETING: Delta Conservancy Program and Policy Subcommittee
1:00 pm
ONLINE MEETING: Delta Conservancy Program and Policy Subcommittee
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Agenda items include updates on Easements and Land Ownership Assessment, Prop 1, and Prop 68. Click here for agenda and Zoom meeting link.
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan Guidebook
3:00 pm
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan Guidebook
Sep 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
DWR has released the Draft “A Guidebook to Assist Agricultural Water Suppliers to Prepare a 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan” (Guidebook). The Guidebook provides agricultural water suppliers with technical assistance for preparing an AWMP. Use of … Continue reading "VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: Draft 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan Guidebook"
GRA SAN DIEGO: Cannabis cultivation regulation and environmental concerns in Southern California
6:15 pm
GRA SAN DIEGO: Cannabis cultivation regulation and environmental concerns in Southern California
Sep 16 @ 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Brian Covellone, Ph.D., P.G. Engineering Geologist South Coast Regional Cannabis Unit Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board This meeting will be hosted virtually on Zoom. DETAILS: The passage of Proposition 64 ushered in a … Continue reading "GRA SAN DIEGO: Cannabis cultivation regulation and environmental concerns in Southern California"
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ONLINE MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board
10:40 am
ONLINE MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board
Sep 17 @ 10:40 am – 12:40 am
The meeting will be webcast and will be recorded. To join the webcast, please register before the meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cwwT_6waQ9Ky1YdueDA4gQ If you prefer a view-only option that does not require registration, the meeting will … Continue reading "ONLINE MEETING: Delta Independent Science Board"
FREE WEBINAR: Financing Options and Strategies for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development
11:00 am
FREE WEBINAR: Financing Options and Strategies for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join BB&K Partner Lutfi Kharuf as he discusses structuring fees for initial planning and GSP implementation, rate-setting issues under Propositions 26 and 218, and other funding strategies. When Thursday, Sep. 17 11 a.m. – Noon (PDT) To … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Financing Options and Strategies for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development"
The Hidden Element: Water’s Vital Role in Economic Recovery
11:30 am
The Hidden Element: Water’s Vital Role in Economic Recovery
Sep 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
COVID-19 has highlighted—and accelerated—several long-standing problems plaguing our nation’s infrastructure, including governance, investment, and technological challenges. However, infrastructure does not have to be a hurdle; it can power our recovery. Within the infrastructure discussion, water … Continue reading "The Hidden Element: Water’s Vital Role in Economic Recovery"
MEETING: Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, Board of Directors Meeting
2:00 pm
MEETING: Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, Board of Directors Meeting
Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
For more information, click here.
ONLINE MEETING: Delta Protection Commission
4:00 pm
ONLINE MEETING: Delta Protection Commission
Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Agenda items include a report from the Delta Protection Advisory Committee, update on Metropolitan Water District owned islands, report from the Delta Watermaster, the 2020 Delta Flood Preparedness Week, and the Delta National Heritage Area … Continue reading "ONLINE MEETING: Delta Protection Commission"
PUBLIC MEETING: Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
6:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING: Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join Valley Water via a Zoom video conference to learn more about the upcoming work and impacts on the neighborhood, the environment and recreational activities. We will also answer as many of your questions as … Continue reading "PUBLIC MEETING: Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project"
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SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting
1:00 pm
SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting
Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has released a draft Project Description for the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10-Year Plan. The draft Project Description identifies habitat restoration and dust suppression projects around the … Continue reading "SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting"
WEBINAR: Urban Water Supplier Reporting Tool
1:00 pm
WEBINAR: Urban Water Supplier Reporting Tool
Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board)will hold a public webinar to discuss updates to the Urban Water Supplier Reporting Tool. Interested persons can provide input at the online meeting or via email … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Urban Water Supplier Reporting Tool"
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WEBINAR: Ensuring Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for All Californians
10:00 am
WEBINAR: Ensuring Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for All Californians
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
While residents of California’s metropolitan areas rarely have to worry about having access to clean drinking water, it is a daily concern for over one million Californians. Many rural and some urban and suburban communities … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Ensuring Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for All Californians"
VIRTUAL EVENT: MWDOC Water Policy Forum
10:30 am
VIRTUAL EVENT: MWDOC Water Policy Forum
Sep 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
MWDOC Water Policy Forum welcomes keynote speaker Michael George, Delta Watermaster, State Water Resources Control Board. Mr. George will reflect on the past year’s developments with Delta Conveyance, and discuss future projects that will enhance … Continue reading "VIRTUAL EVENT: MWDOC Water Policy Forum"
WEBINAR: Failure is Not an Option: Using Social Infrastructure for Urban Water Delivery When There’s No Engineering Solution
11:00 am
WEBINAR: Failure is Not an Option: Using Social Infrastructure for Urban Water Delivery When There’s No Engineering Solution
Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
In cities in the Global North and South, there are populations who have little or no access to formal water infrastructure. Current trends in urbanization, migration, infrastructure decline, and climate change may worsen this trend, … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Failure is Not an Option: Using Social Infrastructure for Urban Water Delivery When There’s No Engineering Solution"
FREE WEBINAR: Successful Collaboration between IRWM and SGMA
12:00 pm
FREE WEBINAR: Successful Collaboration between IRWM and SGMA
Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Can IRWM and SGMA work together collaboratively to their mutual benefit? Join the webinar on September 23 from noon – 1:30 p.m. to hear three practitioners share their experience on the benefits of successful collaboration … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Successful Collaboration between IRWM and SGMA"
SO CAL WATER DIALOG: Pouring Fuel on the Fire: Why Wildfires Keep Ravaging California
12:00 pm
WEBINAR: Under the Sea: Observing Salmon in the Ocean
1:00 pm
WEBINAR: Under the Sea: Observing Salmon in the Ocean
Sep 23 @ 1:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what salmon do while they are out at sea? Join special guest speaker, fish biologist Brittany Struck, from NOAA Fisheries, for a live presentation and chat about this little known part … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Under the Sea: Observing Salmon in the Ocean"
Delta Conveyance Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee
3:00 pm
Delta Conveyance Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee
Sep 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Agenda items include DWR Updates & Environmental Justice Survey Overview, Bethany Alternative Siting, RTM Management Plan Updates, and SEC Questions or Comments on August 26th Meeting Presentation. Click here for meeting materials and remote access … Continue reading "Delta Conveyance Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee"
SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting
6:00 pm
SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting
Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has released a draft Project Description for the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10-Year Plan. The draft Project Description identifies habitat restoration and dust suppression projects around the … Continue reading "SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting"
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CONGRESSIONAL HEARING: Federal and State Efforts to Restore the Salton Sea
9:00 am
CONGRESSIONAL HEARING: Federal and State Efforts to Restore the Salton Sea
Sep 24 @ 9:00 am
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, will lead a hearing titled Federal and State Efforts to Restore the Salton Sea. The event will focus on federal and state … Continue reading "CONGRESSIONAL HEARING: Federal and State Efforts to Restore the Salton Sea"
ONLINE MEETING: Delta Stewardship Council
9:00 am
ONLINE MEETING: Delta Stewardship Council
Sep 24 @ 9:00 am
Agenda items include SGMA and the Delta Plan, Lead scientist report, and presentations from DSC Science Fellows. Click here for the full agenda.
WEBINAR: Ending Conflicts Over Water: Solutions to Water and Security Challenges
10:00 am
WEBINAR: Ending Conflicts Over Water: Solutions to Water and Security Challenges
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Nature plays a fundamental role in ensuring that the world’s 7.6 billion people have enough water to drink, grow food and maintain sanitary conditions. Yet we are facing a global water crisis, with 1 out … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Ending Conflicts Over Water: Solutions to Water and Security Challenges"
WEBINAR: Klamath River Dam Removal
12:00 pm
SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting
6:00 pm
SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting
Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has released a draft Project Description for the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10-Year Plan. The draft Project Description identifies habitat restoration and dust suppression projects around the … Continue reading "SALTON SEA: Community Input Online Meeting"
WEBINAR: Potter Valley Project: what’s it all about?
6:00 pm
WEBINAR: Potter Valley Project: what’s it all about?
Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm
Lake Group’s next general membership meeting will be held virtually at 6PM on Thursday, September 24: we’re going to talk about PG&E’s intention to step away from its small hydroelectric facility at Lake Pillsbury, leaving … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Potter Valley Project: what’s it all about?"
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MEETING: Central Valley Flood Protection Board
9:00 am
MEETING: Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Sep 25 @ 9:00 am
Agenda items include DWR monthly report, Board encroachment permit inspection, Flood preparedness, Great Valley Grasslands Restoration Project, and the Bute Slough Outfall gates project. Click for full agenda and remote access instructions.
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WEBINAR: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook
11:00 am
WEBINAR: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook
Sep 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, September 28, 2020 – 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) September 2020 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate … Continue reading "WEBINAR: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Outlook"
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2022-2026 Science Action Agenda: Delta Management Questions Workshop
2022-2026 Science Action Agenda: Delta Management Questions Workshop
Sep 29 all-day
The Science Action Agenda (SAA) is a four-year science agenda for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta that prioritizes and aligns science actions to inform management decisions and fill gaps in knowledge. Responding to recommendations from the … Continue reading "2022-2026 Science Action Agenda: Delta Management Questions Workshop"
WEBINAR: Creating New Or Expanding Existing Water Sources
WEBINAR: Creating New Or Expanding Existing Water Sources
Sep 29 – Sep 30 all-day
This webinar will look at the technology, operation and maintenance of water systems that create new or expanded water for a community. By nature, these sources tend to be locally controlled. In the case of … Continue reading "WEBINAR: Creating New Or Expanding Existing Water Sources"
FREE WEBINAR: Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources
11:00 am
FREE WEBINAR: Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources
Sep 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Detritus material in forest watersheds is the major terrestrial source of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and disinfection byproduct (DBP) precursors in water bodies used as drinking water sources and is also a fuel that can … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources"
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Last day for the governor to sign or veto bills
FREE WEBINAR: Water Balances Data
9:30 am
FREE WEBINAR: Water Balances Data
Sep 30 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join DWR’s California Water Plan Team for a workshop webinar that will share and discuss water balance data – data foundational to building the state’s water resilience. Creating and enhancing water resilience requires an understanding … Continue reading "FREE WEBINAR: Water Balances Data"
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