New York Times: California Drought Is Made Worse by Global Warming, Scientists Say Associated Press: California Land Quickly Sinking in Drought Costs Farmers San Francisco Chronicle: Northern California is in El Niño’s sights Associated Press: Water Deal Reached in Management of Truckee River Los Angeles Times: California drought: Climate change plays a role, study says. But how big? Los Angeles […]
Continue ReadingInside Bay Area: Transit agency federal grants still uncertain San Jose Mercury News: Bay Bridge metering lights will be upgraded (first time since 1974) Marin Independent Journal: Golden Gate bus and ferry riders to be queried on service Sacramento Business Journal: State’s biggest companies say taxes are part of the answer to transportation needs POLITICO Morning Transportation for […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is the agenda for the September 1, 2015 SWRCB Board Meeting. The agenda is also posted on the Water Board website and can also be accessed at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/calendar/#sep15
Continue ReadingPlease find the meeting packet for the August 26, 2015 Implementation Committee meeting (9:30-12:30 at 1515 Clay Street in Oakland, Room 10) posted at http://www.sfestuary.org/about-us/implementation-committee . Highlights of next week’s meeting include a preview of the draft CCMP and a report on Phase I of the GreenPlan Bay Area project.
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is a Notice of Public Hearing to determine whether to issue a Cease and Desist Order against Mark Hodgetts – Hayfork Creek Tributary to South Fork Trinity River, Trinity County. The Public Hearing is scheduled for October 5th and 6th (if necessary), […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: California: Pumping of Water Speeds Sinking of Land San Francisco Chronicle: Central Valley sinking fast because of groundwater pumping Los Angeles Times: Another 2 or 3 years of drought? Report looks at what it might mean Los Angeles Times: Another toll of the drought: Land is sinking fast in San Joaquin Valley, study shows Los Angeles Times: California […]
Continue ReadingRigzone: Report: Oil, gas firms need effective supply chain risk management amid low prices United Press International: Analyst: Oil swaps with Mexico may not lead to repeal of exports ban Fuel Fix: Senate Dems ask SEC to review offshore drillers’ risk disclosure Bloomberg: Oil Refinery Outage Outlook Adds to Pressure on Slumping Prices CNBC: US oil falls towards $40 on […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: DA: Major flaws in Uber background checks San Francisco Chronicle: Bay Area median home price near record San Francisco Chronicle: Governor wants bipartisan fix for state highway repairs Oakland Tribune: Senate panel votes to raise California gas tax 12 cents a gallon San Jose Mercury News: Bay Bridge underwater blast permits still needed San Jose Mercury News: AC […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for August 19, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view the ACWA eNews for August 19, 2015.
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is a Notice of Public Hearing to determine whether to impose Administrative Civil Liability against Byron-Bethany Irrigation District Intake Channel to the Banks Pumping Plant (formerly Italian Slough) in Contra Costa County. The Pre-Hearing Conference is scheduled for September 25, 2015 The […]
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