In a major and potentially fatal setback for plans to build the largest dam in the Bay Area in more than 20 years, the price tag to construct a new reservoir in southern Santa Clara County near Pacheco Pass has nearly doubled, from $1.3 billion to $2.5 billion.
California isn’t meeting its recycled water goals, and billions of gallons of treated wastewater are being discharged into the ocean or other water bodies each year, according to state regulators, who say drought conditions could cause future supply challenges.
Since the Clean Water Act passed in 1972, the assumption has been that all waterways are protected from pollution — meaning that rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands are, by law, shielded from industrial and agricultural waste through a strict permitting process via the federal government.
The old axiom goes, “Whiskey’s for drinkin’ and water’s for fightin’” — it reflects the never-ending horse-trading that involves distribution of water in the arid Southwest and the tug of war between the region’s agricultural communities and the ever-growing urban centers, including Las Vegas, Phoenix and areas of Southern California. Traditionally, water rights have been […]
Growers considering producing avocados in San Diego County with high-density plantings now have help to determine the economic feasibility. A new study on the costs and returns of establishing and producing avocados in San Diego County has been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Cooperative Extension, UC Agricultural Issues Center and the UC Davis […]
Price Tag Nearly Doubles to $2.5 Billion for Huge New Dam Project in Santa Clara County
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Mercury News (Bay Area)by Paul RogersIn a major and potentially fatal setback for plans to build the largest dam in the Bay Area in more than 20 years, the price tag to construct a new reservoir in southern Santa Clara County near Pacheco Pass has nearly doubled, from $1.3 billion to $2.5 billion.
Inside Clean Energy: The Energy Storage Boom Has Arrived
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Inside Climate Newsby Dan GearinoAfter years of build up, a giant battery storage project is online in Moss Landing, California, and a huge one is on the way in Florida.
California Falling Short on 2030 Recycled Wastewater Goals
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Bloomberg Lawby Emily C. DooleyCalifornia isn’t meeting its recycled water goals, and billions of gallons of treated wastewater are being discharged into the ocean or other water bodies each year, according to state regulators, who say drought conditions could cause future supply challenges.
Why the American West is Fighting for Water Protection
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Voxby Laura BultSince the Clean Water Act passed in 1972, the assumption has been that all waterways are protected from pollution — meaning that rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands are, by law, shielded from industrial and agricultural waste through a strict permitting process via the federal government.
Communities Concerned As Private Companies Buy Colorado River Water Rights
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KJZZby Steve GoldsteinThe old axiom goes, “Whiskey’s for drinkin’ and water’s for fightin’” — it reflects the never-ending horse-trading that involves distribution of water in the arid Southwest and the tug of war between the region’s agricultural communities and the ever-growing urban centers, including Las Vegas, Phoenix and areas of Southern California. Traditionally, water rights have been […]
New Avocado Study Outlines Costs/Returns of High-Density Plantings
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /California Ag Todayby Pam Kan-RiceGrowers considering producing avocados in San Diego County with high-density plantings now have help to determine the economic feasibility. A new study on the costs and returns of establishing and producing avocados in San Diego County has been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Cooperative Extension, UC Agricultural Issues Center and the UC Davis […]