Could NASA satellites help with decision making during drought conditions? That’s what researchers at the University of Colorado are trying to figure out. The school received a $1.4 million grant from NASA on March 6 to study California’s drought conditions using NASA satellite data. “California is such as interesting place to study water, because of […]
A Southern California brewery has put sustainability on tap with a new brew made exclusively from wastewater, according to news reports. This month, Stone Brewing unveiled its “Full Circle Pale Ale,” which was made using recycled water from San Diego’s Pure Water project, reported Mashable. This was all done in the name of sustainability, the brewery said, […]
The company’s 10-K filing – its company annual performance report published on 16 March 2017 – states: “Both the exchange rate for the Mexico peso relative to the dollar and general macroeconomic conditions in Mexico have declined since the US presidential election in November 2016. These changes have adversely impacted the estimated construction, operating, and […]
California is not just fighting nature as it attempts to repair the nation’s tallest dam, badly damaged last month by surging storm waters. It’s also racing the clock. Safety experts say there is no time for delay in a state plan to restore the 770-foot Oroville Dam, and they warn California would face a “very significant […]
Farmers in a vast agricultural region of California will receive a significantly greater amount of irrigation water this summer compared to past drought years — but not their full supply, federal officials announced Wednesday. Record winter rain and snow in some parts of California have put a major dent in the five-year drought, boosting reservoirs […]
It will be costly and the process complicated, but joining state water adds reliability to a system facing numerous pressures. That was the consensus reached between the heads of five area water agencies, who on Wednesday took part in a forum focused on connecting to the State Water Project. Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett moderated the panel, which addressed issues including […]
NASA Grant To Explore California’s Drought Conditions
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /10 Newsby Anthony CaveCould NASA satellites help with decision making during drought conditions? That’s what researchers at the University of Colorado are trying to figure out. The school received a $1.4 million grant from NASA on March 6 to study California’s drought conditions using NASA satellite data. “California is such as interesting place to study water, because of […]
Toilet To Tap: Brewery Creates Beer From Recycled Wastewater
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /Live Science (New York)by Kasey DeamerA Southern California brewery has put sustainability on tap with a new brew made exclusively from wastewater, according to news reports. This month, Stone Brewing unveiled its “Full Circle Pale Ale,” which was made using recycled water from San Diego’s Pure Water project, reported Mashable. This was all done in the name of sustainability, the brewery said, […]
Rosarito Beach Project Faces Uncertain Future
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /desalination.bizThe company’s 10-K filing – its company annual performance report published on 16 March 2017 – states: “Both the exchange rate for the Mexico peso relative to the dollar and general macroeconomic conditions in Mexico have declined since the US presidential election in November 2016. These changes have adversely impacted the estimated construction, operating, and […]
California May Face Significant Risk From Dam
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /Associated Press (As published by The Mercury News - San Jose)by Ellen KnickmeyerCalifornia is not just fighting nature as it attempts to repair the nation’s tallest dam, badly damaged last month by surging storm waters. It’s also racing the clock. Safety experts say there is no time for delay in a state plan to restore the 770-foot Oroville Dam, and they warn California would face a “very significant […]
Agency: California Farmers Will Get Bump in Irrigation Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /Associated Press (As published by US News)Farmers in a vast agricultural region of California will receive a significantly greater amount of irrigation water this summer compared to past drought years — but not their full supply, federal officials announced Wednesday. Record winter rain and snow in some parts of California have put a major dent in the five-year drought, boosting reservoirs […]
Ventura forum: State Water Costly But Reliable
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Ventura County Starby Arlene MartinezIt will be costly and the process complicated, but joining state water adds reliability to a system facing numerous pressures. That was the consensus reached between the heads of five area water agencies, who on Wednesday took part in a forum focused on connecting to the State Water Project. Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett moderated the panel, which addressed issues including […]