High on the list of things most Californians take for granted is the ability to confidently drink water that comes from their kitchen taps, or to safely bathe in water from their bathroom faucets. Take it from me and the dozens of farmworker families who lived in the housing cooperative that I managed and lived […]
The impacts from California’s financial problems are starting to be revealed as some water agencies are implementing serious cutbacks. During its August board meeting, staff at the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board announced they are trimming the operations budget by 5% because of state budget cuts.
The City of San Fernando celebrated a water milestone on Thursday, Sept. 5. State Sen. Caroline Menjivar and Metropolitan Water District Board Chair Adan Ortega joined San Fernando’s mayor and City Council members to “turn off the valve” and mark the city’s “return to water independence.”
After two wet winters, 19 counties encompassing most of California’s population have officially emerged from the drought emergency that has afflicted the state for the past three years. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the executive order rolling back the restrictions.
Unless a new bill to grow California’s essential water supply, SB 366 (Caballero), is signed into law, our only progress on water supply this year – as this summer’s record temperatures foreshadow potential droughts to come – will be another, dubious conservation mandate, which is a multi-billion-dollar effort for a miniscule volume of water. SB 366 is […]
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides […]
Climate Costs will Only Go Up if California Fails to Act. Voters Should Back a $10 Billion Bond
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Cal Mattersby Horacio AmezquitaHigh on the list of things most Californians take for granted is the ability to confidently drink water that comes from their kitchen taps, or to safely bathe in water from their bathroom faucets. Take it from me and the dozens of farmworker families who lived in the housing cooperative that I managed and lived […]
State Budget Cuts having “Profound” Impact on Water Agencies from State to Local Levels
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /SJV Waterby Jesse VadThe impacts from California’s financial problems are starting to be revealed as some water agencies are implementing serious cutbacks. During its August board meeting, staff at the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board announced they are trimming the operations budget by 5% because of state budget cuts.
Thanks to Cleanup of Groundwater and New Systems, San Fernando Celebrates its ‘Water Independence’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Daily NewsThe City of San Fernando celebrated a water milestone on Thursday, Sept. 5. State Sen. Caroline Menjivar and Metropolitan Water District Board Chair Adan Ortega joined San Fernando’s mayor and City Council members to “turn off the valve” and mark the city’s “return to water independence.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom Drops Drought Emergency for Southern California and Bay Area
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /CBS Newsby Matthew RodriguezAfter two wet winters, 19 counties encompassing most of California’s population have officially emerged from the drought emergency that has afflicted the state for the past three years. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the executive order rolling back the restrictions.
Securing California’s Future Water Supply is Critical
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Capitol Weeklyby Joseph Cruz and Craig MillerUnless a new bill to grow California’s essential water supply, SB 366 (Caballero), is signed into law, our only progress on water supply this year – as this summer’s record temperatures foreshadow potential droughts to come – will be another, dubious conservation mandate, which is a multi-billion-dollar effort for a miniscule volume of water. SB 366 is […]
Californians to Face Steep Fines for Violating Water Orders Under New Legislation
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Capital Public Radioby Rachel BeckerCalifornia lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides […]