By Gus Thomson, Auburn Journal Staff Writer The Placer County Water Agency is within a year of taking over operations of the massive Middle Fork Project in the Sierra. But there are now concerns that a web of agreements that have accompanied a multi-year relicensing effort with the federal government could unravel. “If more Placer […]
The Sierra Nevada Watershed Ecosystem Enhancement Project (SWEEP), makes the case that upstream management of Sierra Nevada forests can significantly increase the value of downstream water resources by shifting water towards higher value uses and optimizing the timing of runoff. Click here for the Report: SWEEP_published_112911
Click below to watch a 12-minute video to explain the impacts of climate change for California, and the adaptation strategies that will be needed to manage the state’s water resources in the future. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4oQc7ocOlzE
SFGate – home of the San Francisco Chronicle reports: The Governor indicated Thursday that he would support delaying an $11 billion water bond currently on the November ballot, saying a massive overhaul of the state’s water system can begin without voters approving huge borrowing this year….. Read more: 2012 Water Bond
No Surprise Here…. First Snow Survey of 2012 Shows Dry Conditions DWR News Release
