Unless a new bill to grow California’s essential water supply, SB 366 (Caballero), is signed into law, our only progress on water supply this year – as this summer’s record temperatures foreshadow potential droughts to come – will be another, dubious conservation mandate, which is a multi-billion-dollar effort for a miniscule volume of water. SB 366 is […]
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides […]
The Aqueous Battery Consortium, comprising Stanford University, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, and 13 other institutions, aims to overcome batteries’ major limitations by using water as the primary component of its electrolyte. On September 3, the US Department of Energy (DOE) selected the Aqueous Battery Consortium as an energy hub research project. Under the DOE’s Energy […]
Trans-Delta System, Peripheral Canal, Bay Delta Conservation Plan, California Water Fix, and now, the Delta Conveyance Project – the idea of a canal to route water around the Delta is certainly not new. It was initially thought of as part of the master plan for the State Water Project but wasn’t included in the initial construction due to cost […]
Over the last three decades, California has seen increasing erosion after major wildfires — a phenomenon that not only endangers water resources and ecosystems, but is also likely to worsen with climate change, according to researchers. A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey documented a tenfold increase in post-fire hillside erosion in Northern California from the […]
A career building and maintaining California’s water and wastewater treatment systems may be unglamorous, failing to spring to mind — at least it did for me — when young people contemplate their future careers. However, the state faces a looming shortage of workers in these critical roles. It is imperative to support local, state and federal policies […]
Securing California’s Future Water Supply is Critical
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Capitol Weeklyby Joseph Cruz and Craig MillerUnless a new bill to grow California’s essential water supply, SB 366 (Caballero), is signed into law, our only progress on water supply this year – as this summer’s record temperatures foreshadow potential droughts to come – will be another, dubious conservation mandate, which is a multi-billion-dollar effort for a miniscule volume of water. SB 366 is […]
Californians to Face Steep Fines for Violating Water Orders Under New Legislation
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Capital Public Radioby Rachel BeckerCalifornia lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides […]
US Plans New Water-Powered Battery Tech to Target Gird-Scale Energy Storage
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Interesting Engineeringby Jijo MalayilThe Aqueous Battery Consortium, comprising Stanford University, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, and 13 other institutions, aims to overcome batteries’ major limitations by using water as the primary component of its electrolyte. On September 3, the US Department of Energy (DOE) selected the Aqueous Battery Consortium as an energy hub research project. Under the DOE’s Energy […]
EXPLAINER: Delta Conveyance Project
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Maven's NotebookTrans-Delta System, Peripheral Canal, Bay Delta Conservation Plan, California Water Fix, and now, the Delta Conveyance Project – the idea of a canal to route water around the Delta is certainly not new. It was initially thought of as part of the master plan for the State Water Project but wasn’t included in the initial construction due to cost […]
Hillside Erosion Worsening in California Due to Wildfires and Intense Rain
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Grace TooheyOver the last three decades, California has seen increasing erosion after major wildfires — a phenomenon that not only endangers water resources and ecosystems, but is also likely to worsen with climate change, according to researchers. A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey documented a tenfold increase in post-fire hillside erosion in Northern California from the […]
California’s Water Workforce is Aging. Promoting the Next Generation of Workers is Essential
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Cal Mattersby Travis HinkleA career building and maintaining California’s water and wastewater treatment systems may be unglamorous, failing to spring to mind — at least it did for me — when young people contemplate their future careers. However, the state faces a looming shortage of workers in these critical roles. It is imperative to support local, state and federal policies […]