Water covers 71% of the earth’s surface, but only about 3% percent of it is fresh water, making it the planet’s most precious resource. But what do you do when water is in danger of going dry? California’s Central Valley is no stranger to drought, and because of that, farmers and scientists are joining forces […]
The water industry has a visibility problem. Often the only time that water professionals are contacted is when things have gone wrong. Calls come in when a pipe bursts. Angry emails from a local homeowners’ association detail how sewers are backing up in basements. Lawsuits are filed when contamination is found in drinking water. If […]
California’s big reservoirs are about half empty. We’re heading into another drought. But Sacramento’s vault is overflowing while Washington is pumping in more dollars. Here’s an idea: Spend some windfall money on no-brainer, quickie public works projects to help us confront the drought and prepare for an unstable climate future. Credit state Senate President Pro Tem […]
Escondido, which means “hidden” in Spanish, is working to further improve a few industries in one of the San Diego County’s oldest cities. The City of Escondido is using a reverse osmosis plant to clean and treat water that will get sent to agriculture in San Diego’s north county. They hope to continue treating the […]
State officials are putting farmers in south-central Arizona on notice that the continuing drought means a “substantial cut” in deliveries of Colorado River water is expected next year. A joint statement issued Friday by the state Department of Water Resources and the Central Arizona Project said an expected shortage declaration “will result in a substantial cut to […]
Good morning. “This is a game changer,” Gov. Gavin Newsom exulted last week during a news conference. “We are very, very enthusiastic.” Was he talking about his recent coronavirus vaccination? The latest poll in the recall campaign? No, he was reveling in news from what has long been California’s sweet spot — infrastructure, baby.
California Dreaming: Farmers, Scientists Sustainably Getting by with Less Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /ABC 7by Tim SarquisWater covers 71% of the earth’s surface, but only about 3% percent of it is fresh water, making it the planet’s most precious resource. But what do you do when water is in danger of going dry? California’s Central Valley is no stranger to drought, and because of that, farmers and scientists are joining forces […]
This is Water Infrastructure
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Water & Wastes Digest Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe water industry has a visibility problem. Often the only time that water professionals are contacted is when things have gone wrong. Calls come in when a pipe bursts. Angry emails from a local homeowners’ association detail how sewers are backing up in basements. Lawsuits are filed when contamination is found in drinking water. If […]
Column: Drought is Upon Us. California’s Senate Leader has a Plan to Keep it from Becoming a Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby George SkeltonCalifornia’s big reservoirs are about half empty. We’re heading into another drought. But Sacramento’s vault is overflowing while Washington is pumping in more dollars. Here’s an idea: Spend some windfall money on no-brainer, quickie public works projects to help us confront the drought and prepare for an unstable climate future. Credit state Senate President Pro Tem […]
Escondido Strengthens Water Treatment, Agriculture, and Recycling Industries
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Kusi NewsEscondido, which means “hidden” in Spanish, is working to further improve a few industries in one of the San Diego County’s oldest cities. The City of Escondido is using a reverse osmosis plant to clean and treat water that will get sent to agriculture in San Diego’s north county. They hope to continue treating the […]
Agencies: Arizona Farmers Should Expect Less Water in 2022
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP NewsState officials are putting farmers in south-central Arizona on notice that the continuing drought means a “substantial cut” in deliveries of Colorado River water is expected next year. A joint statement issued Friday by the state Department of Water Resources and the Central Arizona Project said an expected shortage declaration “will result in a substantial cut to […]
How California Stands to Benefit From the $2.2 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The New York Timesby Shawn HublerGood morning. “This is a game changer,” Gov. Gavin Newsom exulted last week during a news conference. “We are very, very enthusiastic.” Was he talking about his recent coronavirus vaccination? The latest poll in the recall campaign? No, he was reveling in news from what has long been California’s sweet spot — infrastructure, baby.