If you’ve been to Disneyland, Cambria, many parts of Los Angeles, then you most likely had a swig of highly treated recycled water. Recycled water meaning, yes, it was once in a sewage treatment plant. For many years this recycled water has helped Orange County meet the needs of its growing population and reduce the […]
Critical permits and legal challenges are still pending, and some farming groups still haven’t committed to paying for part of Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial $17 billion Delta tunnels project. But even with the uncertainty, backers of the project are poised to ask the Trump administration for a $1.6 billion federal loan that millions of Californians […]
The Santa Clara Valley Water District is moving forward with plans to build a new Pacheco Pass reservoir in Santa Clara County, which the district describes as a “game-changer” to ease the impact of future droughts in the Bay Area. If $485 million in state funds are approved this month, supporters they could raise the […]
Progress has been made at the Oroville Dam after several issues and infrastructure problems, the emergency and main spillways may be ready to use by Nov. 1. The Department of Water Resources hopes to have them ready to use, if needed, by Nov. 1.
With little clout in Sacramento, Republicans are trying to use their power in Washington to reshape California’s water policies. Less than two weeks after state regulators announced sweeping new water allocation limits, the GOP-controlled House is expected this week to pass spending legislation that would block federal funding for that allocation plan. It also includes […]
Most Americans take water for granted. It’s a resource that people assume will always be accessible, available, and consumable. For most people in this country, whether they’re at a public drinking fountain, a restaurant or at home, water is a commodity considered to be at our constant beck and call – but for how much […]
Fresno, Clovis Plan To Mix Recycled Sewer Water For Drinking
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Valley Public Radio (Clovis)by Marc BenjaminIf you’ve been to Disneyland, Cambria, many parts of Los Angeles, then you most likely had a swig of highly treated recycled water. Recycled water meaning, yes, it was once in a sewage treatment plant. For many years this recycled water has helped Orange County meet the needs of its growing population and reduce the […]
Delta Tunnels Get ‘Real’ as Backers Seek $1.6B Loan From Trump Administration
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Sacramento Beeby Ryan Sabalow And Dale KaslerCritical permits and legal challenges are still pending, and some farming groups still haven’t committed to paying for part of Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial $17 billion Delta tunnels project. But even with the uncertainty, backers of the project are poised to ask the Trump administration for a $1.6 billion federal loan that millions of Californians […]
Santa Clara Valley Water a Step Closer to Building $1 Billion Dam at Pacheco Pass Reservoir
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /San Jose Insideby Barry HoltzclawThe Santa Clara Valley Water District is moving forward with plans to build a new Pacheco Pass reservoir in Santa Clara County, which the district describes as a “game-changer” to ease the impact of future droughts in the Bay Area. If $485 million in state funds are approved this month, supporters they could raise the […]
Officials Hope Oroville Dam Spillways Will Be In Use Nov. 1
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /ABC 7 San Franciscoby ABC 7 StaffProgress has been made at the Oroville Dam after several issues and infrastructure problems, the emergency and main spillways may be ready to use by Nov. 1. The Department of Water Resources hopes to have them ready to use, if needed, by Nov. 1.
Interior Secretary Zinke to Visit California as GOP Steps Up Fight Over State’s Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /McClatchy News Serviceby Emily Cadei and Kate IrbyWith little clout in Sacramento, Republicans are trying to use their power in Washington to reshape California’s water policies. Less than two weeks after state regulators announced sweeping new water allocation limits, the GOP-controlled House is expected this week to pass spending legislation that would block federal funding for that allocation plan. It also includes […]
OPINION: We Must Take Action On The Nation’s Coming Water Supply Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Hillby Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) and Dr. Michael ShankMost Americans take water for granted. It’s a resource that people assume will always be accessible, available, and consumable. For most people in this country, whether they’re at a public drinking fountain, a restaurant or at home, water is a commodity considered to be at our constant beck and call – but for how much […]