In a case that could have statewide ramifications, a group of multimillionaire Hillsborough residents, including an early funder of Microsoft, has sued the town claiming that its drought rules and penalties intended to keep people from over-watering big lawns are illegal. The nine residents who are taking the town to court say that by imposing tiered […]
Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin county officials delved into the pages of a controversial proposal to cut water use – a proposition they oftentimes referred to as a threat to the region’s “lifeblood” – during a public meeting Friday, Nov. 18 with State Water Resources Control Board representatives in Modesto. “Certainly there are a lot […]
California water regulators on Wednesday recommended tighter oversight of agricultural irrigation and a permanent ban on over-watering urban lawns, a first step toward developing a long-term conservation plan amid ongoing drought. The proposal comes as nearly two-thirds of the state heads into a fifth year of severe drought despite a wet fall and heavy rains […]
One hundred and seventy percent of normal: It sounds so impressive. But Stockton’s wet fall — mirrored across much of Northern California — doesn’t necessarily portend a wet winter. The real test begins today, as we kick off the crucial months of December, January and February. “Those are the three wettest months of the year, […]
As the drought enters its fifth year, California is considering tightening its urban water conservation standards. In a series of proposals released Wednesday, state officials said they might require urban water districts seeking to avoid state conservation mandates to prove they have a five-year water supply on hand. Under rules that went into effect earlier […]
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin is emerging as President-elect Donald Trump’s leading contender for interior secretary, three people close to Trump’s transition team told POLITICO. Fallin, a Republican who was in contention to serve as Trump’s vice president, has been the governor of Oklahoma since 2011. Before that, she served in the U.S. House. She also […]
California drought: Wealthy Hillsborough residents sue, saying water rates are too high
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Mercury Newsby Paul RogersIn a case that could have statewide ramifications, a group of multimillionaire Hillsborough residents, including an early funder of Microsoft, has sued the town claiming that its drought rules and penalties intended to keep people from over-watering big lawns are illegal. The nine residents who are taking the town to court say that by imposing tiered […]
County officials get closer look at implications of State Water Board proposal
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Ceres Courierby Alysson AredasStanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin county officials delved into the pages of a controversial proposal to cut water use – a proposition they oftentimes referred to as a threat to the region’s “lifeblood” – during a public meeting Friday, Nov. 18 with State Water Resources Control Board representatives in Modesto. “Certainly there are a lot […]
California seeks long-term water savings as drought lingers
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Reutersby Sharon BernsteinCalifornia water regulators on Wednesday recommended tighter oversight of agricultural irrigation and a permanent ban on over-watering urban lawns, a first step toward developing a long-term conservation plan amid ongoing drought. The proposal comes as nearly two-thirds of the state heads into a fifth year of severe drought despite a wet fall and heavy rains […]
Drought:Wet fall helps, but real test begins now
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Stockton Recordby Alex BreitlerOne hundred and seventy percent of normal: It sounds so impressive. But Stockton’s wet fall — mirrored across much of Northern California — doesn’t necessarily portend a wet winter. The real test begins today, as we kick off the crucial months of December, January and February. “Those are the three wettest months of the year, […]
As Californians become less vigilant about saving water, state eyes stricter standards
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerAs the drought enters its fifth year, California is considering tightening its urban water conservation standards. In a series of proposals released Wednesday, state officials said they might require urban water districts seeking to avoid state conservation mandates to prove they have a five-year water supply on hand. Under rules that went into effect earlier […]
Sources: Oklahoma’s Fallin is Leading Candidate for Interior Secretary
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Politicoby Andrew RestucciaOklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin is emerging as President-elect Donald Trump’s leading contender for interior secretary, three people close to Trump’s transition team told POLITICO. Fallin, a Republican who was in contention to serve as Trump’s vice president, has been the governor of Oklahoma since 2011. Before that, she served in the U.S. House. She also […]