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The latest news and analysis covering water issues in Caliornia and the rest of the United States.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Storm Onslaught To Bombard California With Flooding Rain, Mountains Of Snow Through Thursday
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Accuweather by Kristina PydynowskiThe threat for flooding and mudslides is expected to ramp up across California as the train of storms with heavy rain, mountain snow and gusty winds persists this week. There will be no day through at least Thursday when a significant part of California is not being affected by a storm rolling in from the […]
Intake, Discharge Criteria To Be Revised
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Global Water IntelligenceCalifornia’s Water Code gives the State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) the responsibility of protecting its ocean water quality by controlling waste discharges and the intake of seawater. It also requires that the California Ocean Plan be reviewed every three years to guarantee that the current standards are adequate and not allowing marine species […]
People Will Be Saying ‘Atmospheric River’ A Lot On Wednesday. Here’s What That Means.
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /SFGate.com (San Francisco)by Amy GraffA so-called “atmospheric river” is poised to barrel into the Bay Area Wednesday afternoon, delivering a drenching of rain that forecasters say could add up to 3 to 6 inches in the hills and 1 to 3 inches in the valleys in a matter of two days. “The city is likely to see in excess […]
Gov. Newsom Proposes Tax On Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /10 News (San Diego)by Zac SelfGovernor Gavin Newsom is proposing a tax on drinking water to help communities clean up contaminated water systems. The plan, according to the Sacramento Bee , is an attempt to revive an idea that didn’t pass the Legislature in 2018. An 2018 investigation showed that at least 360,000 Californians get water that doesn’t meet state standards, according […]
Gavin Newsom Budget Calls For Drinking Water Tax To Help Poor Communities
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale Kasler, Ryan Sabalow, and Alexei KoseffTackling what promises to be a controversial issue, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a tax on drinking water Thursday to help disadvantaged communities clean up contaminated water systems. Newsom’s plan for a “safe and affordable drinking water fund,” included in the new governor’s first budget proposal, attempts to revive an idea that died in the Legislature last year. […]
Parade Of Storms Bringing Soaking Rain And Feet Of Snow To California Into Late-Week
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Weather Channelby Chris DolceCalifornia will continue to be under a siege of storm systems through Thursday that will send more soaking rain across the state and snow into the higher terrain. This string of stormy weather actually kicked off last Friday into Saturday, when an initial weather system made its way into the state. The rain from that […]