California regulators are supporting a controversial plan backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom — and opposed by environmental groups — that would give water agencies more leeway in how they comply with water quality rules. The Newsom-backed approach is included as part of a proposed water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, released by the […]
A bill introduced in California by state senators Anna Caballero and Alexandra Macedo, a Democrat and Republican, respectively, would give water agencies immunity from civil lawsuits regarding chromium-6 contamination in their supply if they are actively working on plans to address the issue. Caballero argued California Senate Bill 466 is needed so water agencies can concentrate on removing […]
After decades of deterioration and ecological collapse in the heart of California’s water system, state regulators today embraced the Newsom administration’s controversial plan to overhaul how farms and cities take water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and rivers that feed it. It’s a major development in a long-running battle over how much water must flow […]
In Arizona’s desert Southwest, water is life. It grows the food that fills grocery stores across the nation — even in the middle of winter. But today, Arizona farms face unprecedented challenges, and our food security hangs in the balance.
The worst water Colt Smith has seen in 14 years with Utah’s Division of Drinking Water was at a mobile home park, where residents had been drinking it for years before state officials discovered the contamination. The well water carried cancer-causing arsenic as much as 10 times the federal limit. Smith had to put the […]
California legislative staffers and environmental advocates took flight Tuesday to get a rare aerial view of watershed restoration in the Sierra Nevada, a project they say is critical to protecting the state’s water supply. Much of California’s drinking water begins in places like the Yuba River Watershed, where decades of fire damage and climate change […]
Newsom’s Plan to Give Water Agencies More Leeway in Meeting Rules Moves Forward
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesCalifornia regulators are supporting a controversial plan backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom — and opposed by environmental groups — that would give water agencies more leeway in how they comply with water quality rules. The Newsom-backed approach is included as part of a proposed water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, released by the […]
California Proposes Major Drinking Water Change: What to Know
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Newsweekby James BickertonA bill introduced in California by state senators Anna Caballero and Alexandra Macedo, a Democrat and Republican, respectively, would give water agencies immunity from civil lawsuits regarding chromium-6 contamination in their supply if they are actively working on plans to address the issue. Caballero argued California Senate Bill 466 is needed so water agencies can concentrate on removing […]
Key Player in California’s Water Wars Embraces Controversial Pact
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /CalMattersby Rachel BeckerAfter decades of deterioration and ecological collapse in the heart of California’s water system, state regulators today embraced the Newsom administration’s controversial plan to overhaul how farms and cities take water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and rivers that feed it. It’s a major development in a long-running battle over how much water must flow […]
OPINION: If Yuma Loses Water, America Could Be Left With Empty Plates
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /azcentralby Tom Davis and Dan KeppenIn Arizona’s desert Southwest, water is life. It grows the food that fills grocery stores across the nation — even in the middle of winter. But today, Arizona farms face unprecedented challenges, and our food security hangs in the balance.
For Millions in Us Mobile Home Parks, Clean and Safe Tap Water Isn’t a Given
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /Associated Pressby Michael Phillis, Travis Loller and M.K. WildemanThe worst water Colt Smith has seen in 14 years with Utah’s Division of Drinking Water was at a mobile home park, where residents had been drinking it for years before state officials discovered the contamination. The well water carried cancer-causing arsenic as much as 10 times the federal limit. Smith had to put the […]
Watershed Restoration in the Sierra Aims to Protect California’s Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Jordan Beane /CBS 13 Sacramentoby Conor McGillCalifornia legislative staffers and environmental advocates took flight Tuesday to get a rare aerial view of watershed restoration in the Sierra Nevada, a project they say is critical to protecting the state’s water supply. Much of California’s drinking water begins in places like the Yuba River Watershed, where decades of fire damage and climate change […]