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The Sacramento River is the longest river in California
The Sacramento River is the longest river in California
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Latest Watershed News

Northern California reservoir is nearing its lowest point in 3 decades

The Oroville Reservoir in Northern California, a major supply reservoir for water that eventually flows into the Southern California region, is down to 38 percent of its capacity, according to the state Department of Water Resources. (Orange County Register - 08/19/2008)

Water woes only getting worse

Appeal-Democrat - 08/21/2008

Feinstein criticizes legislators for inaction on state water plan

Sacramento Bee - 08/13/2008

Bill would allow agencies to ban water softeners if salt threatens recycling efforts

Sacramento Bee - 08/11/2008

Water officials looking for up-to-date data on wells

Chico Enterprise-Record - 08/04/2008

Editorial:Turning the tide in the water crisis

Los Angeles Times - 07/30/2008

Three common pesticides said to harm West Coast salmon

The National Marine Fisheries Service is expected to issue recommendations based on its report in coming months

Three common pesticides are helping push the Pacific Coast's prized but imperiled salmon closer to extinction, a new federal report has found. A 377-page draft study by federal fisheries experts contends there is "overwhelming evidence" that unfettered use of the pesticides is "likely to jeopardize the continued existence" of 28 salmon stocks off the West Coast. (Los Angeles Times - 08/14/2008)

Signs point to monster return for salmon

San Francisco Chronicle - 08/12/2008

A simple solution to help salmon

Sacramento Bee - 08/12/2008

California forestry officials reject rules to protect salmon

Sacramento Bee - 08/07/2008

Battle Creek improvements to aid fish

Redding Record-Searchlight - 08/04/2008

Judge seeks salmon impact report

Capital Ag Press - 08/04/2008

Pumping reduced for smelt

The California Department of Water Resources said it's reducing the pumping according to a federal court order focused on protecting the delta smelt issued late last year by Judge Oliver Wanger. (Capital Press - 03/10/2008)

Bypass purchases worry Yolo

Sacramento Bee - 08/04/2008

State plans land surveys for possible Delta canal routes

Sacramento Bee - 07/25/2008

Editorial: More information is needed for a new look at an around-the-Delta canal

Tracy Press - 07/23/2008

Bass, Perata Back Measures to Improve State´s Water System

California Chronicle - 07/15/2008

Suit expected over casino water

Sacramento Bee - 07/09/2008

Boaters, beware: Hunt is on for mussel invaders

Authorities are on the lookout for quagga and zebra mussels, invasive species known to hitchhike from one body of water to another by attaching themselves to boat trailers, hulls, engines and steering components. (Sacramento Bee - 07/03/2008)

Thermalito district has a new manager and a new name

Chico Enterprise Record - 08/21/2008

Natomas levee repairs will take a year longer, planners say

Sacramento Bee - 08/20/2008

Colusa wastewater treatment plants draw fines

Sacramento Bee - 08/14/2008

Editorial: City, county seek flood of permits

Sacramento Bee - 08/13/2008

Delta pump owners request more time for fish-protection plan

Sacramento Bee - 07/31/2008

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Watershed Calendar

Groundwater: Challenges to Meet Our Future Needs
September 24 - 26, 2008
Costa Mesa

Salmon Festival
September 27, 2008
Fish Hatchery, Nature Center, Downtown Oroville

WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition
October 8 - 10, 2008
Las Vegas, NV

2008 OWEB Biennial Conference: Working for Healthy Watersheds
November 5 - 7, 2008
Eugene, OR

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