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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 23, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for September 23, 2015

Associated Press: California water district eyes building huge recycling plant Los Angeles Times: Metropolitan Water District aims to build plant to recycle sewage into drinking water Los Angeles Sun Times: California wants to build one of the world’s largest recycled water programs Capital Public Radio News: Drought Test California’s Water Rights System Los Angeles Times: Analysis Westlands Water District agreement […]

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ACWA 2015 Regulatory Summit — Agenda & Important Hotel Info!

ACWA’s 2015 Regulatory Summit will take place Oct. 14 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Ontario, CA. SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT (SGMA): ONE YEAR LATER ACWA 2015 Regulatory Summit October 14, 2015 Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Ontario, CA >> AGENDA NOW AVAILABLE << The summit will include programs on topics such as: *   GSA Formation […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 22, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for September 22, 2015

Los Angeles Times: Some growers can divert water again amid drought, regulators say Los Angeles Times:  Water and Power: Taps back on, for some Sacramento Bee: Two major water agencies consider buying Delta islands Capital Public Radio News: Flooding California Farmlands Might Restore Groundwater Los Angeles Times: Westlands Water District agreement a retreat from previous U.S. plan Contra Costa […]

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Costa and Valadao Announce Their Support for Drainage Settlement Agreement

Costa and Valadao Announce Their Support for Drainage Settlement Agreement Sep 17, 2015 Press Release Washington, DC – Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16) and David G. Valadao (CA-21) announced their support for the settlement agreement reached by the United States Department of Justice and Westlands Water District on the San Luis Drainage Litigation. “I am pleased […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 21, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for September 21, 2015

Associated Press: California eases water restrictions for some farmers, others San Francisco Chronicle: California allows some with historic water rights to pump again Associated Press: Northern California wildfire destroys another 162 homes Sacramento Bee: Public Eye: Does water district’s dam blocking salmon violate state law  Sacramento Bee: Water-wise tip: Get a rebate San Gabriel Valley Tribune: How much rain will it […]

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Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Information Meetings — October 21, 22, and 27, and November 5

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. The State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Water Resources have added an additional informational meeting to discuss implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and to answer questions from the public.  The additional meeting will be held on November 5th […]

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Egeria Densa Treatments for September 21 Through September 28

INVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Egeria Densa, Curlyleaf  Pondweed Control Program – 2015 Treatment Plan for Discovery Bay September 21- September 28 View Larger Image Please note that the week of September 21 will be the last application for the 2015 season. Herbicide applications for all 2015 treatment sites were […]

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Water Hyacinth Treatments for the Week of September 21 Through September 25

INVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS    CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Water Hyacinth and Spongeplant Control Program – 2015 Treatments for the Week of September 21 thru September 25  View Larger Image The primary reason why DBW partially treats a site: Learn More “Treatment sites and schedules are subject to change based on regulatory requirements, […]

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ACWA eNews for September 18, 2015

ACWA eNews for Sept. 18, 2015 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Groundwater Adjudication Bills Sent to Governor’s Desk Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Fri, 09/11/2015 – 4:11pm Legislation aimed at improving the groundwater basin adjudication process won final approval in the Assembly and […]

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