The top federal official overseeing the sewage dispute between the U.S. and Mexico has left her post. Dr. Maria-Elena Giner posted a resignation letter on her LinkedIn page Monday afternoon, indicating that Chad McIntosh would be the new commissioner for the U.S. Sector of the International Boundary and Water Commission. McIntosh is the EPA’s acting […]
As the Trump administration spearheads federal rules revisions on water, considering the removal of Clean Water Act protections, Utah environmental advocates worry it could impact 79% of the water in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
In winter, we often think of fun times: skiing, snowboarding, maybe some sledding as well, but as things warm up in the mountains, all that snow melts away, and that turns into a very important resource for California.
In every other state, options are severely limited by geography and climate. In California, they’re limited by politics. Two imminent federal actions promise to greatly influence water policy in California for the next several years. The first arises out of an executive order from President Donald Trump to the secretary of the interior to restart the work “to route […]
In a major twist, the Donald Trump administration is now reviewing regional appeals to halt PG&E’s plans to dismantle the Potter Valley Project — marking the first time the 47th president has weighed in on the fate of the century-old Northern California water system that diverts Eel River flows into the Russian River watershed. The move […]
Maria-Elena Giner Out as Commissioner of US International Boundary and Water Commission
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /ABC 10 News San DiegoThe top federal official overseeing the sewage dispute between the U.S. and Mexico has left her post. Dr. Maria-Elena Giner posted a resignation letter on her LinkedIn page Monday afternoon, indicating that Chad McIntosh would be the new commissioner for the U.S. Sector of the International Boundary and Water Commission. McIntosh is the EPA’s acting […]
Environmentalists Warn: Changing ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Definition Could Damage Great Salt Lake
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Utah News Dispatchby Alixel CabreraAs the Trump administration spearheads federal rules revisions on water, considering the removal of Clean Water Act protections, Utah environmental advocates worry it could impact 79% of the water in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
How the Sierra Snowmelt Fuels California’s Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Milla Kuiper /Fox 2by Mark TamayoIn winter, we often think of fun times: skiing, snowboarding, maybe some sledding as well, but as things warm up in the mountains, all that snow melts away, and that turns into a very important resource for California.
Facing Shortages, Cities Tap Sewers to Bolster Drinking Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Milla Kuiper /wburby Peter O'DowdOn a hot day, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing drink of water. But how would you feel if that water was sourced from the sewer?
California Can Dramatically Increase Its Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /National Reviewby Edward RingIn every other state, options are severely limited by geography and climate. In California, they’re limited by politics. Two imminent federal actions promise to greatly influence water policy in California for the next several years. The first arises out of an executive order from President Donald Trump to the secretary of the interior to restart the work “to route […]
Trump Administration Mulls Intervention in California Dam Removal
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by dguillen /SF Gateby Matt LaFeverIn a major twist, the Donald Trump administration is now reviewing regional appeals to halt PG&E’s plans to dismantle the Potter Valley Project — marking the first time the 47th president has weighed in on the fate of the century-old Northern California water system that diverts Eel River flows into the Russian River watershed. The move […]