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 […]
It seems simple enough: The State Water Resources Control Board, arbiter of equitable water use in California, wants to leave 40 percent of the water in three streams feeding the San Joaquin River south of Stockton. To the surprise of no one who follows this stuff, it’s more complicated than it sounds. Let’s ignore, for […]
The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) reports that the State Water Resources Control Board is expected to notify public water systems in the coming days regarding a new initiative to provide lead sampling to schools. Specifically, the State Water Board is expected to contact water systems this week with information about a statewide program that […]
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 […]
BLOG: About That 40 Percent Number
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ESanJoaquin.comby Alex BreitlerIt seems simple enough: The State Water Resources Control Board, arbiter of equitable water use in California, wants to leave 40 percent of the water in three streams feeding the San Joaquin River south of Stockton. To the surprise of no one who follows this stuff, it’s more complicated than it sounds. Let’s ignore, for […]
Calif. State Water Board Expected To Require Lead Sampling In Schools’ Water Systems
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /WaterWorld Magazine (Tulsa, Okla.)The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) reports that the State Water Resources Control Board is expected to notify public water systems in the coming days regarding a new initiative to provide lead sampling to schools. Specifically, the State Water Board is expected to contact water systems this week with information about a statewide program that […]