Category: Water

California Water and Drought news for January 15, 2016

Sacramento Bee: Jerry Brown calls Delta water project ‘fundamental necessity’ (video) Capital Public Radio News: Exceptional Drought Eases In Northern California KCRA Sacramento: Brown releases update to his plan for California’s water Reuters: California Governor Brown pushes big water project amid drought E&E Reporter: 80% deem Western water woes ‘a serious problem’ — poll eSan Joaquin Blog: Here we go: Water […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 14, 2016
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California Water and Drought News for January 14, 2016

Associated Press: Water leak forces shutdown of California Aqueduct Capital Public Radio News: Two Years Later, Water Agencies Receive Final Round Of Emergency Drought Aid Marketplace.org: When it pours in dry LA, water quickly runs out to sea Sacramento Bee: Morning Bay Area downpour brings heavy snow to Sierra KPBS: San Diego Misses Water Savings Target For December CBS 8 […]

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ACWA eNews for January 13, 2016

ACWA eNews for Jan. 13, 2016 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Governor Brown to Speak at California Water 2.0 Event in Sacramento Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 01/13/2016 – 4:59pm Gov. Jerry Brown’s office announced today that the governor will speak […]

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CASA Connects Newsletter for January 13, 2016 – Special Legislative Update

January 13, 2016 SPECIAL STATE LEGISLATIVE EDITION Jessica Gauger, State Legislative Advocate CASA State Legislative Advocate Jessica Gauger gives us a glimpse into the activities taking place in our State Capitol. 2016 Legislation Session Commences January 4 marked the start of the 2016 legislative session with legislators returning to Sacramento after a three month hiatus […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 13, 2016
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California Water and Drought News for January 13, 2016

San Francisco Chronicle: How much El Niño rain needed to end drought? More than 1 answer Los Angeles Times: Two feet of snow expected across northern Sierra Nevada this week McClatchy DC: Clashes on California water resume in DC with introduction of drainage bill Grist: The seven charts you need to fathom California’s water prospects Porterville Recorder: Mathis water project […]

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Materials for WETA Board Meeting on January 14, 2016

  WETA Board Meeting Thursday, January 14 Hello, The following attachments to the Thursday, January 14, 2016 WETA Board of Directors agenda are now available for download: Item 7A: Draft FY 2015-16 to FY 2024-25 Short Range Transit Plan Item 8A: Draft WETA Strategic Plan These attachments (along with the January 14 meeting agenda and […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 12, 2016
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California Water and Drought News for January 12, 2016

Associated Press: As rain pummels California, some see a way to fight drought Los Angeles Times: Demise of Klamath River deal could rekindle old water-use battles Sacramento Bee: Agencies deserve credit for water supply investments Western Farm Press: Drought-tolerant sorghum solid option as livestock forage Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Despite recent rain, drought not over in Sonoma County San Bernardino […]

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Opportunity to Comment on SWRCB Settlement Agreements and Proposed Orders

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board: Below are links to view five separate Settlement Agreement and Proposed Order that the State Water Resources Control Board is accepting written comments on.  They are as follows:   Vic’s Unocal Site – 1900 New York Drive E, Altadena, CA – Cleanup Fund Claim #17792 […]

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Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Amendment for SF Basin TMDL for Selenium

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board Click here to view a Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the proposed approval of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (San Francisco Bay Water Board’s) amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin to establish a […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 11, 2016
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California Water and Drought News for January 11, 2016

San Francisco Chronicle: Fire-scarred Lake County fears mudslides, flooding from El Niño Los Angeles Times: Demise of Klamath River deal could rekindle old water-use battles Chico Enterprise-Record: Editorial: Yes, we can have floods and a drought San Jose Mercury News: California drought: How will we know when it’s over? Examiner: California falls short on water conservation ahead of El Niño […]

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