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2018 - California Water Plan Update - Public Review Draft
2018 - California Water Plan Update - Public Review Draft
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
California Water Plan Update 2018 provides recommended actions, funding scenarios, and an investment strategy to bolster efforts by water and resource managers, planners, and decision-makers to overcome California’s most pressing water resource challenges. It builds on progress made in California Water Plan Update 2013; reaffirms State government’s unique role and commitment to sustainable, equitable, long-term water resource management; and introduces implementation tools to inform sound decision-making.
1886 - Physical Data And Statistics Of California
1886 - Physical Data And Statistics Of California
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
A reporting of water supply and related data collected in accordance with the law of 1878, creating the office of and defining the duties of the State Engineer, and upon which to base reports on the problems of irrigation and arterial drainage in California.
1890 - Report On Irrigation In The United States, Second Edition, Richard J. Hinton
1890 - Report On Irrigation In The United States, Second Edition, Richard J. Hinton
Miscellaneous Federal Documents & Reports
The report to the United States Senate Special Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation of Arid Lands was an inquiry into the progress and condition of irrigation involving the extent and character of the area within which the annual rain fall was not sufficient for industrial uses of the people. The inquiry involved the extent of the fall of rains or snow within an area, any evidence as to increase or decrease of precipitation resulting from agricultural settlement or of pastoral occupation, the increase of humidity, the destruction of the timber mainly by its use for settlement purposes, the effect of …
2000 - Preparing For California's Next Drought -- Changes Since 1987-92
2000 - Preparing For California's Next Drought -- Changes Since 1987-92
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
The purpose of this report is to review items that the California Department of Water Resources should consider in near-term drought planning, putting California’s conditions today into perspective with experiences gained in the 1987-92 drought. The report begins with an overview of California hydrology and water supply, then describes conditions encountered in the 1987-92 drought. Changed conditions since that drought are summarized, and their implications discussed. The report concludes with a list of actions that the Department could take to respond to future drought conditions.
1994 - Agriculture, Water And California's Drought Of 1987-92, Kenneth W. Umbach.Pdf
1994 - Agriculture, Water And California's Drought Of 1987-92, Kenneth W. Umbach.Pdf
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
The purpose of this paper was to summarize the 1987-1992 drought in the context of agriculture and water in California, to examine the types of response that farmers and institutions could and did use, and to draw lessons from that experience. California would be challenged as it grappled with population growth and environmental concerns. In view of the demand on water supplies made by California's agricultural sector (77 to 80 percent of the "developed" water used in the state, it was especially important to review those responses.
2002 - North Monterey County Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan
2002 - North Monterey County Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan
Monterey County Water Resources Agency Water Reports
North Monterey County experiences severe water supply and quality problems including falling water levels, seawater intrusion, and nitrate contamination. The region is in a significant state of overdraft where current demands greatly exceed the annual level of recharge. Without increased supplies, dramatic changes need to occur to the North County land use pattern to reduce demand. The Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan combines water conservation, water supply, water quality, and land use actions into comprehensive policy alternatives. It is clear, however, that capital facilities are necessary if the problem is to be solved.
The study area overlies a portion of …
2006 - Salinas Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Functionally Equivalent Plan Summary Document Update
Miscellaneous Monterey and San Luis Obispo County Documents and Reports
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) are encouraging local and regional water management planners to establish integrated regional water management plans through the collaboration of planning efforts and project coordination. The intent is to encourage planners to implement projects focused on meeting multiple water resources needs on a regional basis. Jointly, both agencies are soliciting grant applications for Proposition 50 Chapter 8 grant funding, which was established to provide a fiscal tool to support integrated regional water management. In order to take advantage of this funding opportunity, Monterey County Water Resources …
2016 - Memorandum Of Understanding For Integrated Regional Water Management In The Greater Monterey County Region With Amendments Through December 2016
Miscellaneous Monterey and San Luis Obispo County Documents and Reports
An Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWM Plan) developed by 18 member entities that include government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, water service districts, private water companies, and organizations representing agricultural, environmental, and community interests. The IRWM Plan is an expansion and modification of a previous plan – the May 2006 Salinas Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Functionally Equivalent Plan developed by Monterey County Water Resources Agency. This MOU recognizes the joint commitment of the undersigned parties to develop an IRWM Plan for the Greater Monterey County Region. The MOU does not impose any further commitments or obligations upon any …
California Land Pamphlets, Volume 6
California Land Pamphlets, Volume 6
Land Pamphlets
Volume 6 of the California land pamphlets contains a variety documents relating to California, travel to and mining in British America, the Truckee River water supply and distribution of interstate water, corruption around the acquisition of land in California, religious intolerance and a report of the Soldiers' Relief Fund of San Francisco.
2014, February 26 – Proposal To Abolish Or Limit Water Data Confidentiality To 1-5 Years: Improving Water Resource Management And Increasing Net Water Benefits In The State Of California
Related Research and Documents
A February 26, 2014, submission by Dr. Peter Reinelt to the California State Water Resources Control Board his Proposal to Abolish or Limit Water Data Confidentiality. This proposal provided a conceptual economic framework for a comprehensive review of the economics of water data confidentiality with the goal, in furtherance of both public and private interest, of improving water resource management and increasing net water benefits in the State of California.
1978 - January – Drought 77 Dry Year Program Report
1978 - January – Drought 77 Dry Year Program Report
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
The objectives of the Drought 77 Dry Year Program were to identify critical drought impacted areas in Northern and Central California, to provide information to water users in these areas in regard to water conservation, to assure that the limited supply available was used in accordance with lawful rights, and to take enforcement action against violations of permit and license conditions, illegal diversions and waste or unreasonable use of water.
Tribes And Water In The Colorado River Basin, Colorado River Research Group
Tribes And Water In The Colorado River Basin, Colorado River Research Group
Books, Reports, and Studies
4 pages : charts.
The special nature of tribal water rights -- Quantified water rights -- The Colordo mainstream reservations -- Central Arizona tribes -- Upper basin tribes -- Outstanding / unresolved tribal claims -- The path forward.
Looking Upstream: An Analysis Of Low Water Levels In Lake Powell And The Impacts On Water Supply, Hydropower, Recreation, And The Environment: A Companion Report To The Bathtub Ring, Michael Johnson, Lindsey Ratcliff, Rebecca Shively, Leanne Weiss, Yale University. School Of Forestry And Environmental Studies, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment, Western Water Policy Program
Looking Upstream: An Analysis Of Low Water Levels In Lake Powell And The Impacts On Water Supply, Hydropower, Recreation, And The Environment: A Companion Report To The Bathtub Ring, Michael Johnson, Lindsey Ratcliff, Rebecca Shively, Leanne Weiss, Yale University. School Of Forestry And Environmental Studies, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment, Western Water Policy Program
Books, Reports, and Studies
viii, 110 pages : color illustrations, color maps
An Enhanced Water Bank For Colorado, Anne J. Castle, Lawrence J. Macdonnell
An Enhanced Water Bank For Colorado, Anne J. Castle, Lawrence J. Macdonnell
Books, Reports, and Studies
23 pages.
Introduction and rationale -- Background on Colorado water law -- The initial Colorado water bank -- Water banks in other western states -- An enhanced water bank framework for Colorado -- Overcoming municipal preference for permanent acquisition -- Existing authority and new authority needed -- Conclusion and recommendation -- Attachment: Provisions for consideration in water bank operating guidelines.
Proposal For An Enhanced Colorado Water Bank, Anne J. Castle, Lawrence J. Macdonnell
Proposal For An Enhanced Colorado Water Bank, Anne J. Castle, Lawrence J. Macdonnell
Books, Reports, and Studies
4 pages.
Outlines and explains 8 characteristics of an enhanced Colorado water bank.
Watershed Planning And Management In Colorado, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment
Watershed Planning And Management In Colorado, University Of Colorado Boulder. Getches-Wilkinson Center For Natural Resources, Energy, And The Environment
Books, Reports, and Studies
9 pages.
Introduction -- The watershed approach in Colorado -- Moving to the next level : implementation of the BIPs -- Possible next steps -- Conclusion.
Improving Irrigation Water Uses For Agricultural And Environmental Benefits, Anne Castle, Amy Beattie, Zach Smith, Drew Peternell, Ted Kowalski
Improving Irrigation Water Uses For Agricultural And Environmental Benefits, Anne Castle, Amy Beattie, Zach Smith, Drew Peternell, Ted Kowalski
Books, Reports, and Studies
37 pages : color pictures, color maps.
Introduction -- Agricultural and environmental enhancements -- An ag and environmental enhancement program for Colorado -- Appendix A: Conservation case studies in Colorado -- Appendix B: Related Colorado water law -- Appendix C: Relevant laws from other states -- Appendix D: Legislative attempts to statutorily recognize conserved water -- Appendix E: The problem of vocabulary
The Bathtub Ring. Shrinking Lake Mead: Impacts On Water Supply, Hydropower, Recreation And The Environment, Ning Jiang, Season Martin, Julia Morton, Skyler Murphy, Colorado River Governance Initiative
The Bathtub Ring. Shrinking Lake Mead: Impacts On Water Supply, Hydropower, Recreation And The Environment, Ning Jiang, Season Martin, Julia Morton, Skyler Murphy, Colorado River Governance Initiative
Books, Reports, and Studies
4 pages (includes color illustrations and color maps).
The Case For Conservation, Colorado River Research Group
The Case For Conservation, Colorado River Research Group
Books, Reports, and Studies
4 pages.
The unfolding success story of municipal and industrial conservation -- Agricultural water conservation and transfers -- Conclusion.
The First Step In Repairing The Colorado River’S Broken Water Budget: Summary Report, Colorado River Research Group
The First Step In Repairing The Colorado River’S Broken Water Budget: Summary Report, Colorado River Research Group
Books, Reports, and Studies
4 p. : color illustration and chart ; 28 cm.
The First Step In Repairing The Colorado River’S Water Budget: Technical Report, Colorado River Research Group
The First Step In Repairing The Colorado River’S Water Budget: Technical Report, Colorado River Research Group
Books, Reports, and Studies
22 p. : charts (some color) ; 28 cm.
Contents: Introduction -- Diagnosing the problem -- Plans to increase use of basin water: Overview; Upper basin states: Colorado; New Mexico; Utah; Wyoming; Lower basin states: Arizona; California; Nevada; Tribal demands -- Reconciling fantasy with reality: Upper basin; Lower basin -- Conclusion -- Literature cited.
Tables and figures: Declining reservoir storage on the Colorado River -- Average supplies versus demands on the Colorado River mainstem -- Relationship between Lake Powell storage and Lee Ferry virgin flows -- Relationship between Lake Powell releases and Lake Mead storage -- Tribal water rights/demands: upper …
The Land Use Planning, Water Resources And Climate Change Adaptation Connection: Challenges And Opportunities, Bobbie Klein, Douglas S. Kenney
The Land Use Planning, Water Resources And Climate Change Adaptation Connection: Challenges And Opportunities, Bobbie Klein, Douglas S. Kenney
Books, Reports, and Studies
[15] p. ; 28 cm
Groundwater Law Sourcebook Of The Western United States, Gary C. Bryner, Elizabeth Purcell, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Groundwater Law Sourcebook Of The Western United States, Gary C. Bryner, Elizabeth Purcell, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Books, Reports, and Studies
91, 153 p.
Two Decades Of Water Law And Policy Reform: A Retrospective And Agenda For The Future: Conference Report, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Two Decades Of Water Law And Policy Reform: A Retrospective And Agenda For The Future: Conference Report, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Books, Reports, and Studies
17 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Water And Growth In Colorado: A Review Of Legal And Policy Issues, Peter D. Nichols, Megan K. Murphy, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Water And Growth In Colorado: A Review Of Legal And Policy Issues, Peter D. Nichols, Megan K. Murphy, Douglas S. Kenney, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Books, Reports, and Studies
xiv, 191 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 28 cm
Restoring The West’S Waters: Opportunities For The Bureau Of Reclamation, Volume Ii: Phase Two Area Studies, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Judith Jacobsen, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Restoring The West’S Waters: Opportunities For The Bureau Of Reclamation, Volume Ii: Phase Two Area Studies, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Judith Jacobsen, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Books, Reports, and Studies
2 v. : ill. ; 28 cm
V. 2. PHASE TWO AREA STUDIES: Foreword -- The Yakima River Basin, Washington / Larry MacDonnell -- The Upper Snake River Basin, Idaho / Teresa Rice -- The Truckee-Carson River Basins, California and Nevada / Larry MacDonnell -- The North Platte River Basin, Wyoming / Lawrence J. MacDonnell, Judith Jacobsen -- The Upper Colorado River Basin, Colorado / Larry MacDonnell -- The Middle Rio Grande Basin, New Mexico / Teresa Rice
Restoring The West's Waters: Opportunities For The Bureau Of Reclamation, Volume I: Section One: Summary Of Findings, Section Two: Case Studies, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Judith Jacobsen, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Restoring The West's Waters: Opportunities For The Bureau Of Reclamation, Volume I: Section One: Summary Of Findings, Section Two: Case Studies, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Judith Jacobsen, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Books, Reports, and Studies
2 v. : ill. ; 28 cm
V. 1. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: Introduction -- Summary of Phase One findings -- Summary of Phase Two findings -- Selected illustrations from area studies -- Overview of changes under way -- Conclusion -- CASE STUDIES: Rapid Valley Unit, and Project, Rapid Creek, South Dakota / Daniel Reimer -- Nelson Reservoir, Milk River Project, Montana / Roberta Hoy -- Canyon Ferry Dam, Missouri River, Montana / Daniel Reimer -- Hungry Horse Dam, South Fork Flathead River, Montana / Robert Hoy -- Glendo Dam, North Platte River, Wyoming / Beth Doherty -- Seminoe Dam to …
Instream Flow Protection In The West, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Steven J. Shupe, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Instream Flow Protection In The West, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Teresa A. Rice, Steven J. Shupe, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Books, Reports, and Studies
1 v. (various pagings) : ill., maps ; 28 cm
POLICIES AND ISSUES: Recognizing the value of in-place uses of water in the West : an introduction to the laws, strategies and issues / Steven J. Shupe, Lawrence J. MacDonnell -- Instream flows : integrating new uses and new players into the prior appropriation system / Christopher H. Meyer -- People preserving rivers : the public and its changing role in protecting instream flows / Lori Potter -- Instream flows and the public trust / Harrison C. Dunning -- The federal role in in-place water protection / Lawrence J. MacDonnell, …
The Connection Between Water Quality And Water Quantity, Lajuana Wilcher, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
The Connection Between Water Quality And Water Quantity, Lajuana Wilcher, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Books, Reports, and Studies
10 p. ; 28 cm
Water Allocation During Drought In Arizona And Southern California: Legal And Institutional Responses, David H. Getches, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Water Allocation During Drought In Arizona And Southern California: Legal And Institutional Responses, David H. Getches, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center
Books, Reports, and Studies
vi, 101 p. : maps ; 28 cm