Category: Water

Notice Of Temporary Urgency Change Petition And Public Workshop – Department Of Water Resources & U.S. Bureau Of Reclamation

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Click here to view a Notice of Temporary Urgency Change Petition and Notice of Public Workshop to Receive Public Input on a Drought Contingency Plan for the State Water Project and the Central Valley Project and an Associated Temporary Urgency Change Petition filed by California […]

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Rep. Huffman to Serve as Ranking Member on Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee

Rep. Jared Huffman Announces New Environmental Leadership Role in 114th Congress Jan 27, 2015 Press Release Will serve as Ranking Member on newly-created Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee WASHINGTON­—Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today was named Ranking Member of the newly-created House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. The Subcommittee is responsible for […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 27, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for January 27, 2015

Associated Press: If Drought Persists, California May Dam 3 Sacramento Delta Channels To Protect Drinking Water San Francisco Chronicle: Record-setting rainless January sparks fears, fire Associated Press: Private wells in California farm area show high uranium Contra Costa Times: Delta water weed problems called the worst in years Reno Gazette Journal: Sierra snow coming Tuesday, but it’s no drought buster […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 26, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for January 26, 2015

 Fresno Bee: Dry January starts familiar feeling of dread among farm water leaders SF Gate: Reform CEQA to help live with drought Huffington Post: You Need to Know: About That Drought Chico Enterprise Record: Ag and water overview: Less water puts a dent in regional economy Manteca Bulletin: Drought: Death knell for recreation at Woodward? Fresh Plaza: US (CA): Water forecast […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 23, 2015
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ACWA News – January 23, 2015

Jan. 23, 2015 Jan. 23, 2015 ACWA News Available Online This issue debuts exciting changes to ACWA News. In addition to a new masthead and color scheme, you will find enhanced member news and a few new features. Please note that ACWA News is now published on a monthly basis. The digital-only issue previously produced […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 23, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for January 23, 2015

Associated Press: Barbara Boxer, Kevin McCarthy trade blame over drought relief bill for California Sacramento Bee: Sacramento State launching environmental research institute Sacramento Bee: Sacramento on track to have driest January since 1800s Science Recorder: California drought reaches critical level, killing unprecedented number of trees Chico Enterprise-Record: Ag and water overview: Less water puts a dent in regional economy Meduim: Every […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 22, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for January 22, 2015

McClatchy Washington Bureau: Boxer vows no more ‘secret’ talks on drought bill San Francisco Chronicle: Boxer takes on GOP leader over water Washington Post: A mysterious gray goo has killed more than 200 San Francisco Bay … San Francisco Chronicle: Save delta salmon: Smelt are red herring in California water wars Circle of Blue Water News: Important California Water Infrastructure […]

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SF Chronicle: Boxer takes on GOP leader over water

By Carolyn Lochhead Wednesday, January 21, 2015 WASHINGTON — Sen. Barbara Boxer, a self-described Brooklyn street fighter, took a swing Wednesday at House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield over water, saying she told the Republican, “Don’t threaten me.” Her famous scrappiness was on full display during a meeting with California reporters, with the retiring […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 22, 2015
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ACWA eNews for January 21, 2015

ACWA eNews for Jan. 21, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view on the ACWA website.   Water Commission Discusses Allocation Process for Proposition 1 Water Storage Funding Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 01/21/2015 – 4:03pm California Water Commission members got an update Wednesday […]

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