CQ NEWS April 28, 2014 – 7:59 a.m. Feinstein Struggles to Move Drought Aid By Philip Brasher, CQ Roll Call Supermarket shoppers could be feeling the impact of California’s severe drought into 2015 and beyond, but getting congressional assistance to the state’s farmers is proving as hard as finding spare water in the San Joaquin […]
Continue ReadingBelow in PDF: Notice of Public Meeting and Notice of Intent to Consider Approval of a Negative Declaration and Adoption of a General Order for Recycled Water Use Notice of Public Meeting and Intent
Continue ReadingBelow in PDF: Notice of Public Workshop – Temporary Modifications to State Water Project and Central Valley Project Water Right Requirements Related to Delta Flows and Water Quality in Response to Drought Conditions Public Workshop – Temporary Urgency Change Petition
Continue ReadingApril 25, 2014 Governor Issues New Executive Order on Drought Response ACWA Continues to Support Heightened Water Conservation by Member Agencies Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order today to strengthen the state’s ability to manage water and habitat effectively in drought conditions and called on all Californians to redouble their water conservation efforts. The […]
Continue ReadingWith only a few days remaining until ACWA’s 2014 Spring Conference & Exhibition in Monterey on May 6-9, the association and its members continue to provide critical leadership on California’s most pressing water issues. The April 25 edition of ACWA News details ACWA’s groundbreaking recommendations for sustainably managing California’s groundwater resources. In addition, with action […]
Continue ReadingWestern Farm Press: Water need brings farmers and ag workers closer Western Farm Press: California citrus groves still at zero water allocation The Packer: Citrus group: California water allotment deceptive Curbed LA: There’s a plan to reverse the flow of the California aqueduct this summer The Raw Story: California struggles to regulate 3,000 water agencies […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Senate Committee Advances Groundwater Bill Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Tue, 04/22/2014 – 1:42pm Legislation aimed at addressing groundwater sustainability cleared the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee today. SB 1168 by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) in its current form would […]
Continue ReadingThe State Water Board has updated its Drought Website to include information about the potential for curtailment of water rights in specific watersheds. The information should help those using these water sources to more accurately forecast this year’s supply. The curtailment analyses shown on the website graph projected water supplies and reported monthly diversions to […]
Continue ReadingFor Immediate Release: April 22, 2014 Contact: David Yogi, yogi.david@epa.gov, Ph: (415) 972-3350, Cell: (415) 760-5419 EPA announces $5 million in grants to restore S.F. Bay Water Quality and Habitats Five projects announced at ceremony with EPA, U.S. Rep. Miller and East Bay Regional Park District in Richmond, Calif. SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. […]
Continue ReadingCapitol Public Radio: Fields and Farm Jobs Dry Up With California’s Worsening Drought KQED: Drought Hits California Farms, Consumers May Be Next Sacramento Business Journal: State Water Project Raises Allocations to 5 Percent NewsMax: Commodities Expert: Food Prices May Rise if Drought Continues
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