In a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on May 8, Westlands Water District, Metropolitan Water District, and Friant Water Authority agreed to improve collaborations on surface, groundwater, transfers, and exchanges of water from the San Joaquin Valley to Southern California. Furthermore, a second MOU was signed between Metropolitan and Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin […]
In the three years that Adel Hagekhalil has led California’s largest urban water supplier, the general manager has sought to focus on adaptation to climate change — in part by reducing reliance on water supplies from distant sources and investing in local water supplies.
An honest-to-goodness map of the American West would show L.A.’s tentacles everywhere. You’d see canals — the Los Angeles Aqueduct, running along the base of the Sierra Nevada, carrying water from the Owens River; the State Water Project, meandering through the San Joaquin Valley, supplying many Southern California cities and farms; and the Colorado River […]
The board of the agency that delivers water to nearly half of Californians will consider firing its top leader over claims of retaliation, harassment and cultivating a toxic work environment at a special meeting Thursday morning, according to an agenda and three people with knowledge.
U.S. drinking water is among the world’s safest and most reliable, but aging infrastructure across the country is posing challenges. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that there’s a water main break every two minutes. Shannon Marquez, professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, joins John Yang to discuss why these problems are […]
A $38 million state grant awarded this week will be used to increase rebates to businesses and institutions that replace turf with water-efficient landscaping as a deadline looms to phase out turf at commercial, industrial, municipal and institutional properties. In addition to the rebate program, the money will also be used to help thousands of […]
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /AgNet West Radio Network by Lauren McEwenIn a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on May 8, Westlands Water District, Metropolitan Water District, and Friant Water Authority agreed to improve collaborations on surface, groundwater, transfers, and exchanges of water from the San Joaquin Valley to Southern California. Furthermore, a second MOU was signed between Metropolitan and Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin […]
As California Water Agency Investigates Top Manager, Some Worry Progress Could Be Stymied
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesIn the three years that Adel Hagekhalil has led California’s largest urban water supplier, the general manager has sought to focus on adaptation to climate change — in part by reducing reliance on water supplies from distant sources and investing in local water supplies.
Column: DWP’s New Leader Wants to Shake Things Up. It Won’t Be Easy
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothAn honest-to-goodness map of the American West would show L.A.’s tentacles everywhere. You’d see canals — the Los Angeles Aqueduct, running along the base of the Sierra Nevada, carrying water from the Owens River; the State Water Project, meandering through the San Joaquin Valley, supplying many Southern California cities and farms; and the Colorado River […]
California’s Largest Water Agency to Consider Firing General Manager
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Politicoby Camille Von KaenelThe board of the agency that delivers water to nearly half of Californians will consider firing its top leader over claims of retaliation, harassment and cultivating a toxic work environment at a special meeting Thursday morning, according to an agenda and three people with knowledge.
What Frequent Water Main Breaks Say About America’s Aging Infrastructure
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /KPBS by John Yang, Kaisha YangU.S. drinking water is among the world’s safest and most reliable, but aging infrastructure across the country is posing challenges. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that there’s a water main break every two minutes. Shannon Marquez, professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, joins John Yang to discuss why these problems are […]
Turf Replacement Rebates To Increase Thanks To $38M Grant
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Patch by Paige AustinA $38 million state grant awarded this week will be used to increase rebates to businesses and institutions that replace turf with water-efficient landscaping as a deadline looms to phase out turf at commercial, industrial, municipal and institutional properties. In addition to the rebate program, the money will also be used to help thousands of […]