Two years ago Assembly Bill 746 required all California K-12 public schools built before 2010 to test for lead in drinking fountains and faucets by July 1, 2019. So far, 1,256 of 7,188 schools tested by the California State Water Resources Control Board (17 percent) have reported levels of lead that exceed five parts per […]
Most of the West Coast’s estuary habitat has vanished, according to a new study, the most thorough of its kind. The mapping project found that, today, less than 15% of historic estuaries remain along the Washington, Oregon and California coastlines. Estuaries form where fresh water from rivers and streams meets the salt water of the […]
Mayor Ben Cantu believes it is irresponsible for the City of Manteca to continue issuing building permits within the 200-year floodplain before additional levee improvements are in place. Cantu last week was on the losing end of a 4-1 council vote certifying adequate progress is being made by Reclamation District 17 to start construction of […]
State Legislature should block president’s attempt to undermine federal Endangered Species Act. The death of the twin-tunnels project hasn’t stopped Central Valley farmers’ efforts to send more water south to irrigate their fields at the expense of the health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The latest assault on the Delta, which supplies roughly one-third […]
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will host a public comment session on California’s Water Future on Thursday, Sept. 5, Fresno. The meeting will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Fresno County Farm Bureau, 1274 W. Hedges Ave., Fresno. State agencies are asking Californians to help shape a roadmap for […]
Stockholm’s architecture, waterways and balmy climate make Sweden’s capital a tourist haven in the summer. Throw in the networking appeal of almost 4,000 people in town for the annual World Water Week confab, including government officials and executives from big companies like Diageo, Apple and Nestlé, and it’s hard to imagine Wall Street types not […]
Lead Found in Drinking Fountains At 17% of California Public Schools
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Capital & Main (Los Angeles, Calif. )by Joe RihnTwo years ago Assembly Bill 746 required all California K-12 public schools built before 2010 to test for lead in drinking fountains and faucets by July 1, 2019. So far, 1,256 of 7,188 schools tested by the California State Water Resources Control Board (17 percent) have reported levels of lead that exceed five parts per […]
These Waterways Are Some Of The Most Diverse Ecosystems On The West Coast — And The Most Endangered
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Crosscut.by Erin RossMost of the West Coast’s estuary habitat has vanished, according to a new study, the most thorough of its kind. The mapping project found that, today, less than 15% of historic estuaries remain along the Washington, Oregon and California coastlines. Estuaries form where fresh water from rivers and streams meets the salt water of the […]
Cantu Opposes Building In Flood Zone Until Levees Are Upgraded
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Manteca Bulletinby Dennis WyattMayor Ben Cantu believes it is irresponsible for the City of Manteca to continue issuing building permits within the 200-year floodplain before additional levee improvements are in place. Cantu last week was on the losing end of a 4-1 council vote certifying adequate progress is being made by Reclamation District 17 to start construction of […]
OPINION: Trump’s Assault On Delta Threatens Bay Area Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Mercury NewsState Legislature should block president’s attempt to undermine federal Endangered Species Act. The death of the twin-tunnels project hasn’t stopped Central Valley farmers’ efforts to send more water south to irrigate their fields at the expense of the health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The latest assault on the Delta, which supplies roughly one-third […]
State Board Of Food And Ag Seeks Public Input On Creating Climate-Resilient Water System
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Lake County News (Lakeport, Calif.)by Elizabeth LarsonThe California State Board of Food and Agriculture will host a public comment session on California’s Water Future on Thursday, Sept. 5, Fresno. The meeting will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Fresno County Farm Bureau, 1274 W. Hedges Ave., Fresno. State agencies are asking Californians to help shape a roadmap for […]
Breakingviews – Wall Street Mistakes Water For A Business Washout
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Reuters by Antony CurrieStockholm’s architecture, waterways and balmy climate make Sweden’s capital a tourist haven in the summer. Throw in the networking appeal of almost 4,000 people in town for the annual World Water Week confab, including government officials and executives from big companies like Diageo, Apple and Nestlé, and it’s hard to imagine Wall Street types not […]