ACWA eNews for Jan. 7, 2015 Managing Drought Mon, 01/12/2015 – 9:00am – 2:00pm Location: Sheraton Grand Sacramento 1230 J Street, Magnolia Room, Sacramento California’s historic drought is revealing strengths and weaknesses in how we manage our precious water resources. At this half-day event—coinciding with the beginning of a new legislative session—participants will examine Australia’s […]
Continue ReadingAn editorial authored by former California Governors George Deukmejian, Pete Wilson and Gray Davis , titled “How to fix California’s economy: Regulation, legislation and education” was published in the Los Angeles Times on January 5, 2015 The Op-Ed highlights current conditions in our regional economy including a drop in median household income and the disappearance of middle […]
Continue ReadingClick here to access the agenda for the next “Evaluation of the Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN) Beneficial Use in Ag Dominated Surface Waters” stakeholder meeting on Wednesday January 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Rancho Cordova. The agenda also contains a webinar link and call-in information for those who cannot attend in […]
Continue ReadingLOGIN CREATE AN ACCOUNT January 2015 California Exports Stumble But 2014 Still On Track To Be A Record Year Weak global economies and a stronger US dollar put a dent in California exports in the latest numbers. Nevertheless, year-to-date, the state remains on course to achieve its best export year ever. Read Full Analysis […]
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Continue ReadingFOLLOW US: Managing Drought WEBCAST DETAILS Monday, January 12, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST » REGISTER TO WATCH ONLINE For full program information about this event, visithttp://www.ppic.org/main/event.asp?i=1623. ABOUT THE PROGRAM California’s historic drought is revealing strengths and weaknesses in how we manage our precious water resources. At this half-day […]
Continue ReadingThe Bureau of Reclamation has extended the comment period for the proposed climate change adaptation policy from Jan. 17, 2015 to Feb. 17, 2015. Reclamation published the proposed policy on Dec. 17, 2014. The proposed policy is available for viewing at www.usbr.gov/recman. This proposed policy establishes how Reclamation will address climate change impacts upon Reclamation’s […]
Continue ReadingCBS Sacramento: California Drought Means Tough Times For Steelhead Trout SF Gate: California water use down 10%, but still short of target NBC Southern California: Californians’ Water Conservation Improves, But Falls Short of Goal San Jose Mercury News: California drought: State residents increase conservation but still fall far short of governor’s goal Fresno Bee: Capitol Hill Californians will push for […]
Continue ReadingContra Costa Times: Wood burning ban extended through Wednesday in Bay Area Marin Independent Journal: New trucks on Golden Gate Bridge will move barrier day and night Fairfield Daily Republic: California breaks ground on bullet train as climate solution
Continue ReadingFuel Fix: API’s Gerard: Oil, gas industry to thrive despite price decline, regulatory setbacks Bloomberg: Drillers idled most oil rigs last quarter since 2009, data show The Wall Street Journal: Analysts: Crude oil prices to drop further this year Bloomberg: Observers: Oil price decline to drive oilfield write-down surge Politico: Obama to veto Keystone XL bill, spokesman says The Hill: Sens. […]
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