Republicans rebuff Obama’s wildfire plan, press for action on House bill By Kevin Rogers, Energy Guardian Republican lawmakers on Wednesday rejected an Obama administration appeal to change the federal wildfire funding system, saying it failed to improve effective forest management. Instead, they pressed for Senate action on a House-passed bill that the White House “strongly […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Water Blog: The banality of California’s ‘1,200-year’ drought Chico News & Review: A never-ending cycle KFBK: CA Drought Continues To Affect Farmers Los Angeles Times: MWD’s water recycling plan is a good one, but don’t call it ‘toilet to tap’ Daily Mail: Images reveal how dry the ground has become across California, Oregon and Washington High Country News: How to […]
Continue ReadingSNL Financial: Study: Oil, gas industry leads emissions reduction efforts over 14 years The Kansas City Star: EPA hears arguments on methane emissions rules for oil, gas SNL Financial: White House guidance seeks to improve infrastructure reviews U.S. Energy Information Administration: Coal mine starts continue to decline National Journal: After Pope’s Speech, House Turns to Bill That Bars Tallying “Social […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Toll payers will dig deep: Bay Bridge fix could top $15 million Contra Costa Times: Roadshow: Metering light woes contribute to slow traffic on 101 Marin Independent Journal: Marin lawmaker wants end to regional transportation planning agency San Francisco Examiner: Supervisor takes steps to purchase key site for Central Subway expansion Sacramento Bee: High-speed rail takes Henry […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for September 23, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view the ACWA eNews for September 23, 2015.
Continue ReadingAt the links below, please find the meeting information and Agenda for the Port of Oakland Special Board Meeting on September 28, 2015. Meeting Information Agenda
Continue ReadingBelow is ABAG’s Response to MTC’s Proposal to Transfer Regional Land Use Planning Staff: “Dear elected officials and interested parties On September 17th, the ABAG Executive Board met and discussed MTC’s previously announced plan to unilaterally move 15 of ABAG’s land-use planners to MTC to create a single regional planning department under MTC’s control. This would […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming ACWA Region Events ACWA Region 4 Program & Tour – October 9, Woodland, CA Fri, 10/09/2015 ACWA Region 4 Program & Tour: Achieving Solutions through Regional Cooperation Friday, October 9, 2015 | 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ACWA Regions 6 & 7 Joint Water Forum – October 16, Visalia, CA Fri, 10/16/2015 San Joaquin Valley […]
Continue ReadingThe Hill: Clinton opposes Keystone XL, draws criticism from industry Platts: Study: Gas pipeline replacement may help cities cut methane emissions Fuel Fix: Feds propose rule on decommissioning financial assurance liabilities Platts: Dems introduce energy legislation in Senate Wall Street Journal: Oil Price Forecast to Stay Below $60 Through Next Year Reuters: Oil nears $50 as U.S. stock-draw balances China data […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: California water district eyes building huge recycling plant Los Angeles Times: Metropolitan Water District aims to build plant to recycle sewage into drinking water Los Angeles Sun Times: California wants to build one of the world’s largest recycled water programs Capital Public Radio News: Drought Test California’s Water Rights System Los Angeles Times: Analysis Westlands Water District agreement […]
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