The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has unanimously certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Pure Water Southern California, concluding more than five years of technical studies, public outreach and environmental analysis for the proposed large-scale water reuse initiative. Certification of the EIR completes the project’s review under the California Environmental Quality Act and allows […]
The prospect of a costly and prolonged interstate lawsuit over rights to the Colorado River looms now that the states using the water are blowing past a Valentine’s Day deadline with no water-sharing deal in hand. With no agreement among the states, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the federal government could no longer delay action […]
The leaders of seven states failed to negotiate a deal to share the diminishing waters of the Colorado River by a Trump administration deadline on Saturday, leaving the Southwest in a quagmire with uncertain repercussions while the river’s depleted reservoirs continue to decline. Former U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt said in an interview with The […]
Four California Congressmen have sent Governor Gavin Newsom a letter expressing concerns over outdated water regulations that could result in the loss of 600,000 acre-feet of water. They argue that these regulations, combined with California’s variable hydrology, could have significant consequences for the state’s agricultural industry, communities, and fisheries. The letter highlights three primary reasons […]
The Mexican government is set to begin construction of the Playas de Rosarito desalination plant at the end of March, marking a key step in Baja California’s efforts to expand its water supply, reports BNAmericas. The project is part of the region’s water infrastructure plan and involves a combined investment of over 14.6 billion pesos (approximately US$840 million) from both […]
In debates over water policy in California, a common argument is that if only we managed the systems we’ve already got, there would be plenty of water for everyone. Agricultural and urban use would not have to be rationed, taxpayers and ratepayers would not have to be unnecessarily burdened, and we wouldn’t have to wait […]
Pure Water Southern California Clears Key Environmental Review Milestone
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Smart Water Magazineby Cristina NovoThe Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has unanimously certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Pure Water Southern California, concluding more than five years of technical studies, public outreach and environmental analysis for the proposed large-scale water reuse initiative. Certification of the EIR completes the project’s review under the California Environmental Quality Act and allows […]
Colorado River States Tell Feds ‘No Deal’ on Water Shortage Plan
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /AZ Centralby Brandon LoomisThe prospect of a costly and prolonged interstate lawsuit over rights to the Colorado River looms now that the states using the water are blowing past a Valentine’s Day deadline with no water-sharing deal in hand. With no agreement among the states, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the federal government could no longer delay action […]
As a Colorado River Deadline Passes, Reservoirs Keep Declining
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesThe leaders of seven states failed to negotiate a deal to share the diminishing waters of the Colorado River by a Trump administration deadline on Saturday, leaving the Southwest in a quagmire with uncertain repercussions while the river’s depleted reservoirs continue to decline. Former U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt said in an interview with The […]
LETTER: Outdated Water Rules Could Cost California 600,000 Acre-Feet, Lawmakers Warn
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Maven's NotebookFour California Congressmen have sent Governor Gavin Newsom a letter expressing concerns over outdated water regulations that could result in the loss of 600,000 acre-feet of water. They argue that these regulations, combined with California’s variable hydrology, could have significant consequences for the state’s agricultural industry, communities, and fisheries. The letter highlights three primary reasons […]
Mexico To Begin Construction of US$840 Million Desalination Plant in Baja California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Smart Water Magazineby Olivia TempestThe Mexican government is set to begin construction of the Playas de Rosarito desalination plant at the end of March, marking a key step in Baja California’s efforts to expand its water supply, reports BNAmericas. The project is part of the region’s water infrastructure plan and involves a combined investment of over 14.6 billion pesos (approximately US$840 million) from both […]
OPINION: Large Scale Desalination Belongs in California’s Water Strategy
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /California Globeby Edward RingIn debates over water policy in California, a common argument is that if only we managed the systems we’ve already got, there would be plenty of water for everyone. Agricultural and urban use would not have to be rationed, taxpayers and ratepayers would not have to be unnecessarily burdened, and we wouldn’t have to wait […]