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This is preposterous.   “Water leadership up for grabs as deception fells Gleick.” There are several things wrong with that statement, which I will list for you. 1. Deception isn’t going to “fell” Dr. Gleick.  The dude has a track record … Continue reading →

I often have a hard time understanding Devin Nunes, which is fine, since I am not his intended audience. Normally, I would use “narrow political interest” to explain politicians, but ever since Devin Nunes threw a fit and scolded (IIRC) … Continue reading →

Like everyone else, I’m real anxious about whether we’ll get enough rain this winter. Dr. Lund’s list of curiosities about water management is interesting. I’ve wondered about the State and Fed’s role diminishing, especially as the legislature and the agencies … Continue reading →

I am away until January. Hope your holidays are peaceful and joyous. Have a wonderful New Year.

This is a great story about the Delta Plan; one I’m surprised has taken this long to coalesce. The City of Stockton is exactly right to bring up this objection to the Delta Plan, that it may impose limits on … Continue reading →

Eh. I couldn’t be bothered by Judge Wanger’s signing on with Westlands. His writing in his decisions showed he’d adopted the buzzwords (and presumably the thought short-cuts) of the pro-westside-ag side of things, so I was just happy that he … Continue reading →

Burt Wilson writes an op-ed in the Sacramento News and Review that illustrates an attitude that I consider the single worst threat to solving California’s resource conflicts. “One state, one water!” …It’s the latest DWR propaganda to get us to … Continue reading →

Both the editorials from the source areas assert their right to enough water for future growth. Calaveras and Tuolumne editorial: Lopez said the draft could also affect future water rights and does not recognize communities’ rights as “areas of origin” … Continue reading →

Here are another pair of upstream diverters, becoming aware that the Delta Plan will have an impact on them. They do a nice job making a moderate and sober case: We are ready to participate in a responsible Delta solution, … Continue reading →

I read the enviros’ comments on the Delta Plan yesterday; a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that I critique them the way I critiqued ACWA’s Ag-Urban “plan”. My thoughts: 1. I don’t see how the DSC can … Continue reading →