Revised Agenda for May 17-18, 2016 SWRCB Board Meeting
This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board Click here to view the revised agenda for the May 17-18, 2016 SWRCB Board Meeting.
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California Water and Drought News for May 11, 2016
Associated Press: California court upholds large urban water transfer Los Angeles Times: In another sign the drought may be easing, MWD ends water limits Santa Rosa Press Democrat: North Coast rains a boost for sudden oak death KCRA Sacramento: El Dorado water district ends drought restrictions The Atlantic: California’s New Drought Rules Pacific Standard: California’s Wavering Water Rules Las Vegas Sun: Nevada […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Water and Drought News for May 10, 2016
New York Times: California Braces for Unending Drought Wall Street Journal: California Gov. Jerry Brown Makes Some Water Restrictions Permanent. Associated Press: California Senate backs bill to fine excessive water users Capital Public Radio News: Calif. Wants Major Changes To Water Conservation Porterville Recorder: Redrawing flood maps problematic Circle of Blue Water News: Water Pricing Lodi News-Sentinel: Legislators call for audit […]
Continue ReadingState Water Board Proposes Adjustments to Emergency Conservation Regulation
State Water Board Staff Proposes Adjustments to Emergency Conservation Regulation; Governor Issues Executive Order on Long-Term Conservation May 9, 2016 | www.acwa.com The State Water Resources Control Board released a staff proposal today to modify the existing emergency water conservation regulation to reflect improved conditions and allow for more local decision making. The proposal was […]
Continue ReadingDelta eNews for May 5, 2016
This issue of the Delta eNews includes: · Delta Protection Commission announces new Commission member · Delta Plan Interagency Implementation Committee posts meeting agenda · Delta Independent Science Board meeting is May 12 · DWR announces public comment period for draft flood
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California Water and Drought News for May 6, 2016
Los Angeles Times: The wells have run dry in this California town, so why is a $1.2-million water system untapped? The San Diego Union-Tribune: Farmers innovate to get more crop per drop Manteca Bulletin: Manteca cuts water use in April by 33% Capital Public Radio: Long-Term Drought Persists In California Santa Clarita Valley Signal: SCV, state water savings […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Water and Drought News for May 3, 2016
KRCRTV.COM: Groundbreaking levee project to restore ecosystem BBC News: Nestle: Bottling water in drought-hit California Fresno Bee: Marin County water use dropped significantly in last decade Cit Watch: California: 12 Million Trees have Perished in the Last Year—Died from drought heart attacks KCRA Sacramento: Wildfire risks still high despite wetter winter WAter Technology Online: Water industry must adapt to changing weather […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Water and Drought News for May 2, 2016
Sacramento Bee: Judge refuses to halt Delta land sale to Southern California agency Stockton Record: Almond industry growth continues despite drought Times of San Diego: Water Authority Plan Forecasts 14% Lower Water Use in 2020 OC Register: Market-driven solution to relieve drought The Desert Sun: State officials must maintain smart water policies Canada Free Press: Why Can’t California Farmers Get the […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Water and Drought News for April 29, 2016
Capitail Public Radio: Spring Storms Help Snowpack As California Drought Persists Sonoma Index-Tribune: California water board may issue revised water use policy Manteca Bulletin: Lathrop slashes water use in March by 30% Capital Press: Despite drought, California almond acreage rose 6 percent in 2015 KTLA: Water Wasters in L.A. Will Soon Face Heavier Fines, Audits Livermore Independent: Projection Says Valley Water […]
Continue ReadingNewly Released Data and Products from NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management has released new data and products for Economics: National Ocean Watch (ENOW) and other socioeconomic related products. New Data 2013 U.S. Ocean and Great Lakes Economy (ENOW) 2013 ENOW for Self-employed Workers (ENOW-NES) 2013 Total Economy of Coastal Areas 2015 Critical Facilities for Coastal […]
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