ACWA News for July 24, 2015 The ACWA News for July 24, 2015 is now Available Online. This issue covers conservation pricing and the ways water agencies can best adopt practices that comply with Proposition 218. It also examines California WaterFix, a scaled-back version of the original BDCP. Other articles include: * Gov. Brown Signs Budget Trailer […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: California drought: Regulators say first water diversion prosecution aided by detailed records Los Angeles Times: Hope grows that El Niño will reach Northern California — and key reservoirs Sacramento Bee: California Supreme Court won’t budge on water rates Capital Press: No relief in sight for parched West The Central Coast: Aerial video reveals drought-ravaged lakes worse than imagined […]
Continue ReadingGreenwire: Feinstein to unveil bill before August recess Annie Snider and Geof Koss, E&E reporters Published: Friday, July 24, 2015 — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D) is preparing to release her much-anticipated drought measure before lawmakers leave town for August recess. In an interview this morning, Feinstein said she expects to unveil the legislation as […]
Continue ReadingINVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Water Hyacinth and Spongeplant Control Program – 2015 Treatments for the Week of July 27 thru July 31 View Larger Image “Treatment sites and schedules are subject to change based on regulatory requirements, weather conditions, plant growth and movement, waterway traffic, listed fish presence surveys, and […]
Continue ReadingJuly 23, 2015 60-Day Public Review and Comment Period Extension Announced Lead state and federal agencies have extended the public comment period by 60 days for the BDCP/California WaterFix Partially Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (RDEIR/SDEIS). The comment period began on July 10, 2015 and now concludes on October 30, 2015. This extension […]
Continue ReadingIssue No. 3 July 2015 Click here to download the CalDesal Newsletter Issue No. 3 for July 2015 Request for CalDesal Legislative Proposals for 2016 Do you have need for Legislation relating to Desalination or Salinity Management? Then maybe CalDesal can help! CalDesal provides a number of valuable services for its members, including […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Proving illegal water grabs tough in California’s drought Los Angeles Times: El Niño could bring disaster and drought relief to California San Francisco Chronicle: Whether lakes are half full or half empty, enough water to enjoy San Francisco Chronicle: Aerial video reveals drought-ravaged lakes worse than imagined KQED: California Drought Toll: First Your Lawn, Now Your Trees San […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for July 22, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view the ACWA eNews for July 22, 2015.
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board Attached here is a Notice of Public Workshop on the Storm Water Strategic Initiative Draft Proposal for a Storm Water Program Workplan and Implementation Strategy and Proposed Project List. The Workshop is scheduled for August 19, 2015.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Santa Barbara to restart desalination plant amid drought Los Angeles Times: Santa Barbara to spend $55 million on desalination plant as drought ‘last resort’ California Farm Bureau: Citrus growers try to survive water cutbacks Fresno Bee: $18 million in grant funding for California workers jobless from drought OC Register: Water-wise water features can transform a garden A News […]
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