Cities are Flouting Flood Rules. The Cost: $1 Billion
It’s a simple rule, designed to protect both homeowners and taxpayers: If you want publicly subsidized flood insurance, you can’t build a home that’s likely to flood.
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California Greenlights Massive Klamath River Dam Removal
The largest dam removal project in U.S. history came one step closer to fruition this week, as California issued permits for breaching the four dams on the Klamath River.
Lawsuits Vowed as Feds, California Take Divergent Water Routes
California’s decision to depart from federal regulations when managing its water supplies is causing strife across the water world.
The state recently got a new permit for water delivery operations from its wildlife agency. In the past, that kind of authority came from adhering to federal rules. Now, with a dispute between the state and federal government over water management and endangered species act protections, the state issued its own permit.
Critics of the state’s move say they plan to file lawsuits. Different detractors say the rules are too stringent, or too weak.
April Rains Have Put a Dent in the Drought, at Least in Southern California
U.S. Drought Monitor data released Thursday show that less of California is abnormally dry, and more of the state is drought-free.
The improvement is mostly in Southern California and along the Central Coast, while data for Northern California show little change.
One Way to Potentially Track Covid-19? Sewage Surveillance
How many people have been infected with the new coronavirus? A group of Bay Area researchers aims to find out—by tracking what’s in the local wastewater.
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
Several Congressional leaders sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom expressing disappointment in the decision to issue an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for long-term operations of the State Water Project. The six Members of Congress who represent a large portion of California noted that the ITP will have a detrimental impact on cooperative efforts to govern California waterways.
Record-Setting Storm to Continue Crawl Over California into Friday
A nearly stationary storm will be slow to wring out all of its moisture over central and Southern California into the end of the week.
Opinion: Essential or Not, All Construction Requires Enhanced Safety Protocols
Across the United States, communities are working diligently to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. From healthcare to food distribution and other essential services, all industries are assessing ways to keep their workforce healthy and safe while meeting the needs of our nation during this time of crisis.
California State Water Board Approves Key Permits for KRRC Dam Removal
The State Water Board on Tuesday, April 7 issued key documents that move the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) significantly closer to removing four dams and re-opening 360 miles of the Klamath River and its tributaries to imperiled salmon, according to a news release.
Cal Water Responds to Concerns During COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to concerns the California Water Service has seen about the safety of tap water as well as scammers targeting utility providers’ customers through phone, mail and email for personal information or to demand payment for their bills, released the following things residents should know.
