Researchers at Stanford are working on a technology that may be needed more than ever over the next decade, especially if new predictions are accurate. Researchers have recently warned of a potential mega-drought in the western United States – conditions so dry that our drinking water supplies could be facing historic pressures. Experts say keeping […]
The water has made development possible and is used for farms, homes and businesses. Meanwhile, recreation has risen to over 4 million annual visitors in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, with tourists bringing in over $420 million to local communities.
Planning efforts with farmers and preliminary designs are underway for what is expected to be one of the largest water recycling projects in California. The Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District is constructing the $375 million South Sacramento County Agriculture & Habitat Lands Recycled Water Program, or the South County Ag Program. As part of the […]
Opponents of the Trump administration’s new definition of which waterways and wetlands are protected under the Clean Water Act have lined up in court to make their grievances known. Don’t expect clarity on the rules anytime soon. The Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule is already on hold in one state — Colorado — and […]
House Democrats yesterday unveiled the details of a massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that has several sections focused on energy and environmental priorities. H.R. 2 and its 2,309 pages of provisions may become the most significant action taken by the House to promote a clean energy and climate-focused economic transformation this Congress.
A coalition of tribal governments, environmentalists and labor advocates has sued to stop implementation of a new federal rule that weakens protections for streams and wetlands. The Environmental Protection Agency’s new Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which which took effect on Monday, rolls back clean-water regulation of intermittent waterways, arroyos and washes.
As Potential Mega-Drought Looms, Stanford Researchers Explore Desalination System
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /ABC 7 Newsby Dan Ashley & Tim DidionResearchers at Stanford are working on a technology that may be needed more than ever over the next decade, especially if new predictions are accurate. Researchers have recently warned of a potential mega-drought in the western United States – conditions so dry that our drinking water supplies could be facing historic pressures. Experts say keeping […]
Lake Powell Reached Capacity 40 Years Ago. What Do the Coming Decades Hold?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KUNC Coloradoby Lexi Peery & KUERThe water has made development possible and is used for farms, homes and businesses. Meanwhile, recreation has risen to over 4 million annual visitors in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, with tourists bringing in over $420 million to local communities.
Water Recycling Project Promises Supply for Farms
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Ag Alertby Christine SouzaPlanning efforts with farmers and preliminary designs are underway for what is expected to be one of the largest water recycling projects in California. The Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District is constructing the $375 million South Sacramento County Agriculture & Habitat Lands Recycled Water Program, or the South County Ag Program. As part of the […]
Who’s Suing Over Trump’s WOTUS Rule?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /E&E Newsby Pamela King and Hannah NortheyOpponents of the Trump administration’s new definition of which waterways and wetlands are protected under the Clean Water Act have lined up in court to make their grievances known. Don’t expect clarity on the rules anytime soon. The Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule is already on hold in one state — Colorado — and […]
Proposals to Watch in Democrats’ Infrastructure Behemoth
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /E&E Newsby Jeremy Dillon and Geof KossHouse Democrats yesterday unveiled the details of a massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that has several sections focused on energy and environmental priorities. H.R. 2 and its 2,309 pages of provisions may become the most significant action taken by the House to promote a clean energy and climate-focused economic transformation this Congress.
Tribes, Environmentalists Sue to Stop Rollback of Clean Water Act Protections
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AZ Centralby Debra Utacia Krol and Ian JamesA coalition of tribal governments, environmentalists and labor advocates has sued to stop implementation of a new federal rule that weakens protections for streams and wetlands. The Environmental Protection Agency’s new Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which which took effect on Monday, rolls back clean-water regulation of intermittent waterways, arroyos and washes.