The future water supply of the Monterey Peninsula got a big boost Sept. 30 when Anne Simon, an administrative law judge appointed by the California Public Utilities Commission, issued a proposed decision that, if approved by the CPUC next month, would authorize an expansion of the Pure Water Monterey recycled water project.
In a move that activists hope could shift how water regulators statewide manage dwindling groundwater basins, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors this week banned the drilling of all new wells for six months countywide while they draft a set of longer-lasting rules on using groundwater.
Almost two months ago, the seven Colorado River Basin states blew past a federal deadline to negotiate significant cuts to their water usage. There’s finally some concrete action. Water managers in California, which uses more Colorado River water than any other state, have agreed to reduce their usage by one-tenth in 2023.
The Fish and Wildlife Service proposed Endangered Species Act protections Thursday for a crucial population of the longfin smelt, an unassuming California fish that has pit farmers against environmentalists and could end up redirecting the future course of the state’s water. Reversing earlier calls made during both the Obama and Trump administrations, FWS said the San Francisco […]
A Central Valley lawmaker says she’s committed to supporting farmworkers who risk losing income during the drought – but state and labor groups are at odds on the best approach.
With the Colorado River in crisis and reservoir levels continuing to decline, California water agencies that depend on the river are planning to significantly reduce their use of water from the river starting next year. As a result, officials with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California said they plan to endorse mandatory conservation measures […]
A Judge Recommends Approving Pure Water Monterey Expansion, in What Could Change the Water Landscape
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Monteray County Weeklyby David SchmalzThe future water supply of the Monterey Peninsula got a big boost Sept. 30 when Anne Simon, an administrative law judge appointed by the California Public Utilities Commission, issued a proposed decision that, if approved by the CPUC next month, would authorize an expansion of the Pure Water Monterey recycled water project.
Sonoma County Bans Drilling of New Water Wells for 6 Months Amid California Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Local News Mattersby Alastair BlandIn a move that activists hope could shift how water regulators statewide manage dwindling groundwater basins, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors this week banned the drilling of all new wells for six months countywide while they draft a set of longer-lasting rules on using groundwater.
Why is it So Hard to Negotiate a Colorado River Conservation Deal?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Marketplace.orgby Savannah MaherAlmost two months ago, the seven Colorado River Basin states blew past a federal deadline to negotiate significant cuts to their water usage. There’s finally some concrete action. Water managers in California, which uses more Colorado River water than any other state, have agreed to reduce their usage by one-tenth in 2023.
Feds Propose Protections for California’s Longfin Smelt
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E Newsby Michael DoyleThe Fish and Wildlife Service proposed Endangered Species Act protections Thursday for a crucial population of the longfin smelt, an unassuming California fish that has pit farmers against environmentalists and could end up redirecting the future course of the state’s water. Reversing earlier calls made during both the Obama and Trump administrations, FWS said the San Francisco […]
Can California Help Drought-Stricken Farmworkers Following Gavin Newsom’s Recent Veto?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Fresno Beeby Melissa MontalvoA Central Valley lawmaker says she’s committed to supporting farmworkers who risk losing income during the drought – but state and labor groups are at odds on the best approach.
More Water Restrictions Likely as California Pledges to Cut Use of Colorado River Supply
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesWith the Colorado River in crisis and reservoir levels continuing to decline, California water agencies that depend on the river are planning to significantly reduce their use of water from the river starting next year. As a result, officials with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California said they plan to endorse mandatory conservation measures […]