Understanding California’s balance sheet for water—how much there is, who has claims to it, and what is actually being “spent”—is key to effective and sustainable water management, especially during droughts. But the state’s system of accounting is outdated and ineffective for managing some of our biggest water challenges, according to new research from the PPIC […]
California’s drought is in its fifth year. While that has prompted many businesses to change their operations, looking for ways to use water more efficiently has long been a priority in the Valley’s food manufacturing sector. “It has always made good economic sense for manufacturers to carefully manage their water use,” said California Manufacturers & Technology […]
/in California and the U.S./by Mike Lee /Natural Resources Defense Council (New York)by Tracy Quinn Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
One would think an agency caught in the grips of one of the worst droughts California has ever seen would handle and account for its water supply with extreme prudence. And yet, in attempting to avoid mandatory conservation measures, the Metropolitan Water District has grossly overestimated its projected water supplies when performing a state-required “stress […]
Scott VanderWal came across the South Dakota border to southwest Minnesota’s Farmfest to scare farmers. The American Farm Bureau vice president wasted no time doing that as keynote speaker Wednesday before a panel launched into a water issues discussion. “Right this minute, a California farmer is in the legal battle of his life over Waters of the […]
Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker made a brief visit to Fresno on Wednesday, where she talked with farmers and agriculture officials about trade, economic opportunities and, primarily, water. “She was well briefed,” said Rep. Jim Costa, the Fresno Democrat who invited Pritzker to visit. “She knew the challenges created for water users here in the Valley.” Costa said […]
Environmentalists sued state agencies Wednesday to halt oil well injections into a federally protected aquifer near California’s Central Coast. California oil and gas regulators failed to assess environmental consequences before forwarding a so-called aquifer exemption to federal officials for final approval, the Center for Biological Diversity said in the lawsuit filed in San Luis Obispo Superior […]
Video: Improving California’s Water Accounting
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /PublicCEO (Sacramento)by Lori PottingerUnderstanding California’s balance sheet for water—how much there is, who has claims to it, and what is actually being “spent”—is key to effective and sustainable water management, especially during droughts. But the state’s system of accounting is outdated and ineffective for managing some of our biggest water challenges, according to new research from the PPIC […]
Food Manufacturers Focus on Saving Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Central Valley Business Journal (Stockton)by Craig AndersonCalifornia’s drought is in its fifth year. While that has prompted many businesses to change their operations, looking for ways to use water more efficiently has long been a priority in the Valley’s food manufacturing sector. “It has always made good economic sense for manufacturers to carefully manage their water use,” said California Manufacturers & Technology […]
BLOG: MWD Rolls the Dice with Our Water Supplies During Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Natural Resources Defense Council (New York)by Tracy Quinn Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOne would think an agency caught in the grips of one of the worst droughts California has ever seen would handle and account for its water supply with extreme prudence. And yet, in attempting to avoid mandatory conservation measures, the Metropolitan Water District has grossly overestimated its projected water supplies when performing a state-required “stress […]
Farm Leaders: Federal Water Rules are Game Changers
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Daily Globe (Morgan, Minn.) by Don DavisScott VanderWal came across the South Dakota border to southwest Minnesota’s Farmfest to scare farmers. The American Farm Bureau vice president wasted no time doing that as keynote speaker Wednesday before a panel launched into a water issues discussion. “Right this minute, a California farmer is in the legal battle of his life over Waters of the […]
U.S. Commerce Secretary Pritzker visits Fresno, Hears Water Concerns
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Fresno Beeby John EllisCommerce Secretary Penny Pritzker made a brief visit to Fresno on Wednesday, where she talked with farmers and agriculture officials about trade, economic opportunities and, primarily, water. “She was well briefed,” said Rep. Jim Costa, the Fresno Democrat who invited Pritzker to visit. “She knew the challenges created for water users here in the Valley.” Costa said […]
Suit: California Failed to Study Oil Well Impact on Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ABC Newsby Brian MelleyEnvironmentalists sued state agencies Wednesday to halt oil well injections into a federally protected aquifer near California’s Central Coast. California oil and gas regulators failed to assess environmental consequences before forwarding a so-called aquifer exemption to federal officials for final approval, the Center for Biological Diversity said in the lawsuit filed in San Luis Obispo Superior […]