ACWA eNews for April 20, 2016 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Water Managers Advocate for Changes – or Rescission – of Emergency Conservation Regulation Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 04/20/2016 – 4:38pm Local water managers from throughout California testified before the State Water Resources Control […]
Continue ReadingInhofe signals support for drought relief in WRDA bill Tiffany Stecker, E&E reporter Published: Thursday, April 21, 2016 Next week’s massive water resources bill could include a boost for desalination projects and other efforts to increase water supply for droughts, the top senator on the Environment and Public Works Committee said yesterday. Sen. Jim Inhofe […]
Continue ReadingSenate measure to stop Obama water rule fails By Devin Henry – 04/21/16 12:28 PM EDT Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a Republican effort to prevent further spending on an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule designed to establish federal regulatory control over small waterways. The measure, from Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), failed to meet the […]
Continue ReadingSacramento Bee: Delta tunnels bill mandating voter approval advances Sacramento Bee: Lack of snow made Lake Tahoe murkier last year The San Luis Obispo tribune: Israeli water solutions won’t defeat California’s red tape Sacramento Bee: State should give Sacramento region a break on water conservation California Farm Bureau: Method could help enhance water storage Hartford Courant: Water Oversight Bill Clears the […]
Continue ReadingMercury News: New Bay Area dam project reaches major milestone Daily Californian: Legalization of marijuana could promote drought alleviation Ridgecrest Daily Independent: Pumping restrictions?: State water board explains ‘backstop’ San Jose Mercury News: What drought? East Bay gated community orders homeowners to … Visalia Times-Delta: Cities get water wise with deal Santa Barbara Independent: San Ysidro Ranch Racks Up Penalties […]
Continue ReadingSF Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund FY16 Request for Proposals (RFP) is now OPEN We are pleased to inform you that the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (SFBWQIF) FY 2016 RFP is now open. We apologize if this is a duplicate notice in your inbox. There were problems in the delivery to the […]
Continue ReadingSacramento Bee: Delta pumping to Southern California restricted despite rainy winter McClatchy Washington Bureau: Westlands Water District deal is questioned by lawmakers Sacramento Bee: Drought proposals in Congress are so last century Imperial Valley Press: Garcia presents $6.4 million for drought relief fund Bend Bulletin: Odds of La Niña increase for next winter, raising concerns the … […]
Continue ReadingSF Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund 2016 Request for Proposals US EPA, Region 9 is soliciting proposals from eligible entities to improve water quality and restore aquatic habitat (i.e. wetlands) in San Francisco Bay and its watersheds. Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov on or before the proposal submission deadline of 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Lawsuit Challenges Delta Land Buy By Southern California Water Utility Associated Press: Congressional challenge to Obama water deal in California Sacramento Bee: Northern California lawmakers question huge Westlands Water District San Jose Mercury News: Drought poll: Most Californians see serious water shortage despite … KPBS: San Diego Residents Find Turf Rebates Are Taxable Daily Californian: Ending water […]
Continue ReadingApril 15, 2016 ACWA NewsAvailable Online Read this month’s ACWA News to find out the latest details on ACWA’s Spring Conference & Exhibition in Monterey where more than 80 programs and speakers will offer up-to-the minute insights on California water issues. Held May 3-6, the conference is themed “2016: It’s Go Time.” Other articles include: State […]
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