The U.S. government is warning state governors that foreign hackers are carrying out disruptive cyberattacks against water and sewage systems throughout the country. In a letter released Tuesday, opens new tab, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan warned that “disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems throughout the […]
At least 70 million Americans get their water from a system where toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” were found at levels that require reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Even in wet years — like the last two, which saw disastrous flooding in many parts of the state — Californians need to use less water. That’s the message the State Water Resources Control Board conveyed to the public during a workshop as the agency considers new rules for water conservation in urban areas.
Last fall, all seven states sharing the Colorado River — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — came together and agreed on a short-term fix to alleviate pressing concerns caused by prolonged drought.
Colusa County, California, could soon be home to the largest new reservoir in the state in 50 years. In accordance with the Bureau of Reclamation’s recommendation, Congress greenlit the allocation of $205.6 million in federal funding for the Sites Reservoir Project under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act).
US Warns Hackers are Carrying Out Attacks on Water Systems
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Reutersby Raphael SatterThe U.S. government is warning state governors that foreign hackers are carrying out disruptive cyberattacks against water and sewage systems throughout the country. In a letter released Tuesday, opens new tab, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan warned that “disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems throughout the […]
70 Million Americans Drink Water From Systems Reporting PFAS To EPA. Is Yours On Our Map?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /USA Todayby Austin Fast, Cecilia Garzella & Yoonserk PyunAt least 70 million Americans get their water from a system where toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” were found at levels that require reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency.
California May Ease Urban Water-Use Rules as Residents Still Urged to Conserve
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /KQEDby Ezra David RomeroEven in wet years — like the last two, which saw disastrous flooding in many parts of the state — Californians need to use less water. That’s the message the State Water Resources Control Board conveyed to the public during a workshop as the agency considers new rules for water conservation in urban areas.
OPINION- I’m A California Farmer. Other States Can Learn From Our Water Conservation Success.
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Stephen W. Benson Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityLast fall, all seven states sharing the Colorado River — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — came together and agreed on a short-term fix to alleviate pressing concerns caused by prolonged drought.
California Water: The Big Step Forward to Make Better Use of Storing Water Underground
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /ABC 10A state of the art program is showing what is below the surface in California and the massive natural underground water storage potential.
Sites Reservoir Aims to Reshape California’s Water Landscape
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Environment + Energy LeaderColusa County, California, could soon be home to the largest new reservoir in the state in 50 years. In accordance with the Bureau of Reclamation’s recommendation, Congress greenlit the allocation of $205.6 million in federal funding for the Sites Reservoir Project under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act).