Associated Press: California farmers brace for water shortage despite El Nino San Francisco Chronicle: Amid El Niño, a push to save California’s drought-drained aquifers Redding Record Searchlight: January rainfall at levels not seen in six years The Bakersfield Californian: Grant to fund efficient sprinklers in city parks San Jose Mercury News: California considers easing some water conservation mandates East County […]
Continue ReadingState Water Board Draft Emergency Conservation Regulation for 2016 [ACWA Regulatory Advisory] Jan. 15, 2016 State Water Board Draft Emergency Conservation Regulation for 2016 Comments Due at noon Thursday, Jan. 28 The State Water Resources Control Board today released a draft emergency conservation regulation<http://outreach.acwa.com/site/R?i=2QQqdGvzd14eF_YUmJAEEw> that would extend the requirements of the existing regulation through October […]
Continue ReadingSacramento 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 […]
Continue ReadingAssociated 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 […]
Continue ReadingACWA 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 […]
Continue ReadingSan 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 […]
Continue ReadingAssociated 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 […]
Continue ReadingSan 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 […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: The Latest: Brown proposes $323 million for drought aid Washington Times: Key spending proposals in 2016-17 California budget Los Angeles Times: As rain falls, a push for drier pipes Union Democrat: New Melones Reservoir at 13 percent capacity, but filling Courthouse News Service: LA Water Woes Force New Sourcing Game Plan WOODTV.com: Heavy Rain Boosts Water Levels in California […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board: Click here to view the agenda for the January 19, 2016 SWRCB Board Meeting. The agenda is also posted on the SWRCB website at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/calendar/index.shtml#jan2016
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