There is an adage in California that goes, “Whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting over.” But instead of fighting, the California Water Commission is looking for opportunities to hear from local agencies on water infrastructure projects. The CWC recently wrapped up a series of public workshops intended to determine the opportunity for […]
The Biden administration is swinging the pendulum of repeated changes to water regulation back to expanding after those regulatory powers contracted under President Donald Trump. But the swing isn’t likely to be permanent, legal scholars say.
A Monterey County Superior Court judge has set aside the county’s approval of California American Water’s desalination plant project over its rationale for why the project’s benefits would outweigh environmental impacts in a lawsuit brought by the Marina Coast Water District.
The calls came in shortly after the story in The New York Times announced Wall Street was on the prowl for “billions in the Colorado’s water.” “Can you help us? How do we get started?” wondered the New York financiers, pals of Andy Mueller, the manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District.
As California farmers weigh decisions on what to plant and how much, lack of rainfall so far this winter has further clouded a 2021 crop outlook already complicated by market uncertainties created by the pandemic. With current precipitation levels looking even drier than the 2014-15 drought years, Kings County farmer Brian Medeiros said he’s already […]
Since time immemorial, as summer turns to fall, the Karuk Tribe’s fatawana, or world renewal priests, have gathered for a renewal ceremony that spreads across many days. They fast and hike to ancient prayer sites. They dance and ritualistically bath in the waters of the Klamath River, all in an effort to bring balance back […]
State Water Agency Seeks Input from Local Groups on Infrastructure Projects
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Independentby Tony KukulichThere is an adage in California that goes, “Whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting over.” But instead of fighting, the California Water Commission is looking for opportunities to hear from local agencies on water infrastructure projects. The CWC recently wrapped up a series of public workshops intended to determine the opportunity for […]
Biden Swings Waters Pendulum With Final Resolution Still Elusive
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Bloomberg Law by Bobby MagillThe Biden administration is swinging the pendulum of repeated changes to water regulation back to expanding after those regulatory powers contracted under President Donald Trump. But the swing isn’t likely to be permanent, legal scholars say.
Judge Voids Monterey County Approval of Cal Am Desal Plant Project
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Monterey Heraldby Jim JohnsonA Monterey County Superior Court judge has set aside the county’s approval of California American Water’s desalination plant project over its rationale for why the project’s benefits would outweigh environmental impacts in a lawsuit brought by the Marina Coast Water District.
Colorado’s Ornery, Independent Water Guardians Finally Agree On One Thing: Wall Street Can Look Elsewhere
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Colorado Sunby Jason BlevinsThe calls came in shortly after the story in The New York Times announced Wall Street was on the prowl for “billions in the Colorado’s water.” “Can you help us? How do we get started?” wondered the New York financiers, pals of Andy Mueller, the manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District.
Farmers’ Planting Plans Hinge on Water, Pandemic
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AgAlertby Ching LeeAs California farmers weigh decisions on what to plant and how much, lack of rainfall so far this winter has further clouded a 2021 crop outlook already complicated by market uncertainties created by the pandemic. With current precipitation levels looking even drier than the 2014-15 drought years, Kings County farmer Brian Medeiros said he’s already […]
With Klamath Dam Removal at An Impasse, Huffman Calls Forum
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Del Norte Triplicateby Thadeus GreensonSince time immemorial, as summer turns to fall, the Karuk Tribe’s fatawana, or world renewal priests, have gathered for a renewal ceremony that spreads across many days. They fast and hike to ancient prayer sites. They dance and ritualistically bath in the waters of the Klamath River, all in an effort to bring balance back […]