The California Department of Water Resources published its first reviews of local groundwater sustainability plans as part of a 2014 state law regulating groundwater—and two Central Coast aquifers are included in the initial wave of feedback. DWR reviewed and found “deficiencies” in the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin and Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin sustainability plans—declining to […]
When a wildfire tore through Briceburg nearly two years ago, the tiny community on the edge of Yosemite National Park lost the only power line connecting it to the electrical grid. Rather than rebuilding poles and wires over increasingly dry hillsides, which could raise the risk of equipment igniting catastrophic fires, the nation’s largest utility […]
To understand a sharp-elbows squabble that’s developing behind the scenes in the state Capitol, one must first understand “pumped-storage hydro,” a way for electrical energy to be stored. In its simplest form, water stored in a reservoir is released to generate power as it flows into a second reservoir at a lower elevation. Later, when the electrical […]
State authorities approved an audit of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California over its handling of sexual harassment complaints, following allegations that leaders at the powerful water agency tolerated bullying and abuse of women in the workforce. The audit was adopted during a hearing Wednesday afternoon of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and comes […]
At the southern end of California, residents have been assured their water supplies are secure and plentiful despite the state’s severe drought. In Marin County, 500 miles north, lawn sprinklers are allowed only two days a week, washing a car at home is banned, and decorative fountains can’t be refilled. The orders are part of […]
As California and the West suffer through an epic drought, President Joe Biden and Senate Republicans and Democrats have included $5 billion for Western water projects in their infrastructure deal. The prospect of federal money comes as several big-ticket water projects are on the drawing boards in California — although many are still years from completion and […]
State Finds Deficiencies in Paso and Cuyama Basin Plans
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /New Timesby Peter JohnsonThe California Department of Water Resources published its first reviews of local groundwater sustainability plans as part of a 2014 state law regulating groundwater—and two Central Coast aquifers are included in the initial wave of feedback. DWR reviewed and found “deficiencies” in the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin and Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin sustainability plans—declining to […]
California Tests Off-The-Grid Solutions to Power Outages
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Daisy NguyenWhen a wildfire tore through Briceburg nearly two years ago, the tiny community on the edge of Yosemite National Park lost the only power line connecting it to the electrical grid. Rather than rebuilding poles and wires over increasingly dry hillsides, which could raise the risk of equipment igniting catastrophic fires, the nation’s largest utility […]
Opinion: How Budget ‘Trailer Bills’ Get Misused
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CalMattersby Dan WaltersTo understand a sharp-elbows squabble that’s developing behind the scenes in the state Capitol, one must first understand “pumped-storage hydro,” a way for electrical energy to be stored. In its simplest form, water stored in a reservoir is released to generate power as it flows into a second reservoir at a lower elevation. Later, when the electrical […]
State Launches Audit of Sexual Harassment Policies at Powerful Southern California Water Agency
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Adam ElmahrekState authorities approved an audit of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California over its handling of sexual harassment complaints, following allegations that leaders at the powerful water agency tolerated bullying and abuse of women in the workforce. The audit was adopted during a hearing Wednesday afternoon of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and comes […]
California’s Drought Leads to Cutbacks in Marin County but Not in San Diego
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Wall Street Journal by Jim Carlton Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityAt the southern end of California, residents have been assured their water supplies are secure and plentiful despite the state’s severe drought. In Marin County, 500 miles north, lawn sprinklers are allowed only two days a week, washing a car at home is banned, and decorative fountains can’t be refilled. The orders are part of […]
As Drought Ravages California, Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Could Help Store More Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby David Lightman and Dale KaslerAs California and the West suffer through an epic drought, President Joe Biden and Senate Republicans and Democrats have included $5 billion for Western water projects in their infrastructure deal. The prospect of federal money comes as several big-ticket water projects are on the drawing boards in California — although many are still years from completion and […]