Tag: water

  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 20, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for July 20, 2015

Washington Post: California drought makes quest for water a consuming grind Appeal-Democrat: Michael Doyle: 5 questions critical to drought legislation Los Angeles Times: Army Corps board approves $1.3-billion L.A. River restoration proposal World Magazine: California’s water fight makes a splash in Washington San Francisco Chronicle: Drought hitting Northern California golf courses hard San Jose Mercury News: California drought: Here’s the secret […]

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Rep. McNerney’s Amendment Passes to Curb Water Hyacinth in the Delta

Rep. McNerney’s Amendment Passes to Curb Water Hyacinth in the Delta Press Release: Jul 16, 2015 Congressman Still Opposes GOP Water Bill that would Cause Serious Damage to Delta Communities   Washington – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) today took steps to eradicate water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic species taking over Delta waterways, after the House […]

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CalDesal 4th Annual Conference – Register Today!

  4th Annual CalDesal Conference / Register Today! Dates: October 1-2, 2015 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport 222 North Vineyard Avenue Ontario, California $99 Single/Double rate per night  We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate if you reserve a room prior to September 9, 2015. Please contact the hotel directly […]

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Notice of Adoption Meeting and Opportunity to Comment – Mojave National Preserve Road Repair Project

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is a Notice of Adoption Meeting and Opportunity to Comment regarding Consideration of the Proposed Order for Waste Discharge Requirements for the Federal Highway Administration – Central Federal Lands Highway Division – Mojave National Preserve Road Repair Project.  Comment Deadline is August […]

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Water Hyacinth Treatments for Week of July 20th through July 24th

INVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Water Hyacinth and Spongeplant Control Program – 2015 Treatments for the Week of July 20 thru July 24  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, […]

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Egeria Densa Treatment Plan for July 20 – September 21

INVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Egeria Densa, Curlyleaf  Pondweed Control Program – 2015 Treatment Plan for Discovery Bay July 20 – September 21 View Larger Image Herbicide applications for all 2015 treatment sites were completed during the last week of May, with the exception of Discovery Bay. Based on observed […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 17, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for July 17, 2015

The Hill: House approves California drought bill E&E: California regulators retreat on cutting water rights in ruling’s wake Associated Press: California: Water District Told to Stop Pumping Associated Press: House passes another California water bill – WMBF News Associated Press: California flexes muscles in water tussle with farmers Associated Press: Ranchers sue over rule giving feds authority on state water The […]

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Senator Feinstein Statement on House Drought Bill

Jul 16 2015 Feinstein Statement on House Drought Bill Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Western Water and American Food Security Act: “The House today passed a drought bill that included some useful short-term provisions as well as some provisions that would violate environmental law. […]

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House Passes HR 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015

House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Deliver Relief to People Suffering From Western Drought – WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 2015 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2898, theWestern Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 with bipartisan support by a vote of 245-176.  Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) issued the following statement upon […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 16, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for July 16, 2015

Associated Press: California agency sets low-water lawn rules in drought Associated Press: State softens approach to curtailing water use in drought  Los Angeles Times: To save water, new California homes will have less lawn San Francisco Chronicle: California curbs lawns for new homes, businesses Sacramento Bee: California adopts strict lawn-reduction rules for drought savings Associated Press: House GOP Set to Pass […]

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