Tag: California

  • by BPC Staff
  • onMay 26, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for May 26, 2015

Associated Press: California looks to Australia for tips on surviving drought Los Angeles Times: In Central Coast cattle region, drought continues to shrink the herds Capital Public Radio: California Builds Emergency Barrier In Drought To Protect Water Supplies KIONrightnow.com: Farmers cut historic water deal during drought  Sacramento Bee: California farm economy surprisingly resilient amid drought  Los Angeles Times: Turning sewage into […]

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California accepts drought water deal with Delta farmers

California accepts drought water deal with Delta farmers Dale Kasler and Phillip Reese, Sacramento Bee In a significant breakthrough in California’s efforts to conserve water, state officials Friday agreed to a compromise measure that will reduce supplies to Delta farmers by 25 percent. The State Water Resources Control Board approved the settlement with scores of Delta […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMay 22, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for May 22, 2015

Associated Press: Drought-ridden California faces decision on new water cuts Los Angeles Times: Mandatory usage cuts loom even for those with senior water rights Stockton Record: Farmers hear more about water cuts – Millions of dollars in crops at stake, violators face steep fines Central Valley Business Times: Delta detours due to drought for boaters Associated Press: Q&A: California Farmers With Oldest […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMay 21, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for May 21, 2015

Associated Press: California water cuts move to those with century-old rights Associated Press: California farmers offer to give up some water, avoid cuts   ABC News10 Sacramento: Delta farmers offer to cut water use by 25 percent San Francisco Gate: Delta farmers offer to take 25 percent less water Capital Public Radio: California Water Board Considers Voluntary Water Cut From Farmers […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMay 20, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for May 20, 2015

Associated Press: California farmers propose voluntary cuts Los Angeles Times: New guidelines approved for emergency drought relief funding Mark Cowin (Director, California Department of Water Resources), Los Angeles Daily News: Guest commentary – California needs to modernize its major water projects  The Hill: Groups jockeying to shape EPA water rule ABC7: Ruptured pipeline causes oil spill at Refugio State […]

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2015 California Water Law & Policy Conference

California Water Law & Policy  30th Annual Conference Downey Brand is a proud sponsor of the 2015 California Water Law and Policy Conference. The conference will examine the new requirements for urban and agricultural water conservation, the use of groundwater to augment supplies, and other ongoing issues. Please join us on June 15-16 in San Francisco to […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMay 19, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for May 19, 2015

Sacramento Bee: Poll: Large majority of Californians support water restrictions amid drought San Francisco Chronicle: California drought: People support water conservation, in theory Capital Public Radio: Poll: Most Californians Support Water Restrictions Associated Press: Feds Project Lake Mead Will Fall Below Drought Trigger Point By 2017 Los Angeles Times: USDA allocates $21 million to help farmers, ranchers battle drought Associated Press: California […]

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