With the dry start to the winter rainy season, the probability of the Pass area entering a multi-year drought is increasing. But that isn’t such a bad thing here due to the fires scorching vegetation, creating instability if it rains and possible flooding said San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency General Manager Lance Eckhart.
The proposed federal spending bill for 2021 includes funding for the Oroville Dam, Sites Reservoir Project and new snow measurement technology. If passed by Congress, part of the massive omnibus spending bill would allocate $1 billion towards restoration projects and drought relief efforts.
The twin smokestacks of the Moss Landing Power Plant tower over Monterey Bay. Visible for miles along this picturesque stretch of the Northern California coast, the 500-foot-tall pillars crown what was once California’s largest electric power station — a behemoth natural gas-fired generator. Today, as California steadily moves to decarbonize its economy, those stacks are […]
If U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland is confirmed as interior secretary, the Native American from New Mexico could make a huge difference to Arizona and the West when her background and outlook are translated into policy. Experts in Native American affairs and Democratic Party congressional leaders including Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Tucson and Sen. Tom Udall […]
The city of Ventura has refinanced most of Ventura Water’s $104 million debt, resulting in nearly $16 million in savings that are expected to lower planned rate hikes for customers, city officials said. Refinanced was $97.4 million of the debt total, said Michael Coon, the city’s finance and technology director. The rate on the refinanced debt was lowered from 4.8% to […]
Just a short paddle up the Elkhorn Slough, kayakers can spot Hester Marsh. Degraded by decades of diking and draining, and threatened by rising sea levels, the marsh is now being lifted out of the muck. Labeled the Tidal Marsh Restoration Project, the restoration will ensure Hester Marsh outlasts the drowning of most other Elkhorn […]
San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency Prepared for Another Drought Year
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Record Gazetteby Rachael GarciaWith the dry start to the winter rainy season, the probability of the Pass area entering a multi-year drought is increasing. But that isn’t such a bad thing here due to the fires scorching vegetation, creating instability if it rains and possible flooding said San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency General Manager Lance Eckhart.
Federal Spending Bill Includes Funding for Dam Repairs, Snow Measurement Technology
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KRCR-TVby Kassandra GutierrezThe proposed federal spending bill for 2021 includes funding for the Oroville Dam, Sites Reservoir Project and new snow measurement technology. If passed by Congress, part of the massive omnibus spending bill would allocate $1 billion towards restoration projects and drought relief efforts.
In Boost for Renewables, Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is on the Rise
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Yale Environment 360by Cheryl KatzThe twin smokestacks of the Moss Landing Power Plant tower over Monterey Bay. Visible for miles along this picturesque stretch of the Northern California coast, the 500-foot-tall pillars crown what was once California’s largest electric power station — a behemoth natural gas-fired generator. Today, as California steadily moves to decarbonize its economy, those stacks are […]
Incoming Interior Secretary Faces Many Issues in Arizona and Beyond, From Water Rights to Climate
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Tucson.comby Tony DavisIf U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland is confirmed as interior secretary, the Native American from New Mexico could make a huge difference to Arizona and the West when her background and outlook are translated into policy. Experts in Native American affairs and Democratic Party congressional leaders including Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Tucson and Sen. Tom Udall […]
Ventura Water’s $104M Debt Refinancing to Minimize Rate Hikes for Customers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /VC Starby Mike HarrisThe city of Ventura has refinanced most of Ventura Water’s $104 million debt, resulting in nearly $16 million in savings that are expected to lower planned rate hikes for customers, city officials said. Refinanced was $97.4 million of the debt total, said Michael Coon, the city’s finance and technology director. The rate on the refinanced debt was lowered from 4.8% to […]
Elkhorn Slough: Why Restoring Hester Marsh is Important
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Monterey Heraldby Nikk OgasaJust a short paddle up the Elkhorn Slough, kayakers can spot Hester Marsh. Degraded by decades of diking and draining, and threatened by rising sea levels, the marsh is now being lifted out of the muck. Labeled the Tidal Marsh Restoration Project, the restoration will ensure Hester Marsh outlasts the drowning of most other Elkhorn […]