One of the largest public works projects in Sacramento’s history has been quietly under construction, out of sight for most people in the region. Sacramento RegionalSan is upgrading its wastewater processing facility in Elk Grove, which processes wastewater from customers across Sacramento County, and West Sacramento in Yolo County. On an average day, 150 million […]
With Oct. 1 marking the beginning of a new water year, Mendocino County officials reported recently that local water districts are preparing for what could be another dry year. In the latest update from the Mendocino County Water Agency, local water managers are quoted as describing their current status and outlook.
California American Water has shifted its plans for a desalination plant on the shores of Marina, announcing it will now seek to build the project in multiple phases. “Phasing the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project strikes the right balance to meet the critical need for sufficient and reliable drought-proof water supply to meet demands in […]
On Scott Beylik’s 4-acre farm about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles, rows of tomato vines climb wires strung from the beams of his greenhouses. There’s no soil, so the roots are submerged in little bags with water. Every drop of water he uses goes directly to the plant. s the drought in the West […]
With California’s four-year-old legal marijuana market in disarray, the state’s top prosecutor said Tuesday that he will try a new broader approach to disrupting illegal pot farms that undercut the legal economy and sow widespread environmental damage. The state will expand its nearly four-decade multi-agency seasonal eradication program — the largest in the U.S. that […]
The fall season is settling into Sacramento, which means watering rules for the city will change soon. As a part of a water conservation ordinance from 2017, the city of Sacramento set up restrictions on when businesses and residents water their lawns. From Nov. 1 to Feb. 28, individuals can only water their landscape one […]
Sacramento RegionalSan Expands Water Recycling Capacity With New Facility
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /CapRadioby Randol WhiteOne of the largest public works projects in Sacramento’s history has been quietly under construction, out of sight for most people in the region. Sacramento RegionalSan is upgrading its wastewater processing facility in Elk Grove, which processes wastewater from customers across Sacramento County, and West Sacramento in Yolo County. On an average day, 150 million […]
Mendocino County Water Districts Preparing For Another Year of Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Ukiah Daily Journalby StaffWith Oct. 1 marking the beginning of a new water year, Mendocino County officials reported recently that local water districts are preparing for what could be another dry year. In the latest update from the Mendocino County Water Agency, local water managers are quoted as describing their current status and outlook.
Monterey Peninsula: Cal Am Announces it Will Pursue Marina Desal Plant in Phases
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Monterey Heraldby Tom WrightCalifornia American Water has shifted its plans for a desalination plant on the shores of Marina, announcing it will now seek to build the project in multiple phases. “Phasing the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project strikes the right balance to meet the critical need for sufficient and reliable drought-proof water supply to meet demands in […]
With Water in The West Scarce, Some Tomato Farmers Look To Hydroponics
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Marketplaceby Caleigh WellsOn Scott Beylik’s 4-acre farm about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles, rows of tomato vines climb wires strung from the beams of his greenhouses. There’s no soil, so the roots are submerged in little bags with water. Every drop of water he uses goes directly to the plant. s the drought in the West […]
California Expands Largest US Illegal Pot Eradication Effort
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /AP Newsby Don ThompsonWith California’s four-year-old legal marijuana market in disarray, the state’s top prosecutor said Tuesday that he will try a new broader approach to disrupting illegal pot farms that undercut the legal economy and sow widespread environmental damage. The state will expand its nearly four-decade multi-agency seasonal eradication program — the largest in the U.S. that […]
New Water Restrictions in Sacramento Start Next Month. Here’s What This Means For You
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Sacramento Beeby Hanh TruoungThe fall season is settling into Sacramento, which means watering rules for the city will change soon. As a part of a water conservation ordinance from 2017, the city of Sacramento set up restrictions on when businesses and residents water their lawns. From Nov. 1 to Feb. 28, individuals can only water their landscape one […]