House Democrats on Monday released new details about their $1.5 trillion green infrastructure plan slated to come to a vote as early as next week. The legislation, unveiled Thursday, would funnel hundreds of billions of dollars toward transportation and broadband, along with investments in schools and hospitals, with requirements to reduce emissions and clean up […]
The EPA may be masking risks to health and the environment because its Quality System has become outdated and inaccurate, the agency’s internal watchdog reported on Monday.
With a global pandemic, a catastrophic economic recession, and record-high unemployment numbers, one would think the state has enough issues to tackle. But proponents of a state water grab that I have been fighting since the day I was sworn into office in 2012 disagree. Where others see turmoil and anguish, they see opportunity. Apparently, […]
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The State of California revealed the latest trick up their sleeve in regards to slowing or stopping water delivery to millions of Californians through the Central Valley Project earlier this month. The State Water Resources Control Board has rejected the Sacramento River Temperature Plan by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The Temperature Plan has […]
The State Water Resources Control Board has recently released the proposed NPDES Suction Dredge Mining General Permit for public comments. A virtual public workshop was held on May 28, 2020 with a virtual Public Hearing originally scheduled for June 17th. The public hearing has now been rescheduled to August 5th with comments due by August […]
Democrats Detail Their $1.5T Green Infrastructure Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Hillby Rebecca BeitschHouse Democrats on Monday released new details about their $1.5 trillion green infrastructure plan slated to come to a vote as early as next week. The legislation, unveiled Thursday, would funnel hundreds of billions of dollars toward transportation and broadband, along with investments in schools and hospitals, with requirements to reduce emissions and clean up […]
EPA Data Quality System Has Fallen to Wayside, Watchdog Reports
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Bloomberg Lawby Alexandra YetterThe EPA may be masking risks to health and the environment because its Quality System has become outdated and inaccurate, the agency’s internal watchdog reported on Monday.
Opinion: An Attempt to Steal Valley Water in the Dark of Night
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /GV Wire (Fresno)by Adam GrayWith a global pandemic, a catastrophic economic recession, and record-high unemployment numbers, one would think the state has enough issues to tackle. But proponents of a state water grab that I have been fighting since the day I was sworn into office in 2012 disagree. Where others see turmoil and anguish, they see opportunity. Apparently, […]
Harmful Algae Blooms Return to California Waterways
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Mendocino Voiceby Lana CohenWe depend on reader support to bring you up-to-the-minute, in-depth, useful news from across the county and Northern California. By making a contribution or becoming a member you’re ensuring our continued ability to bring you the most useful news for all of Mendocino.
California Officials Deliver Another “Water-Block” Over Shasta Dam
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Sun (Central Valley)by Wayne WesternThe State of California revealed the latest trick up their sleeve in regards to slowing or stopping water delivery to millions of Californians through the Central Valley Project earlier this month. The State Water Resources Control Board has rejected the Sacramento River Temperature Plan by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The Temperature Plan has […]
State Water Resources Control Board Has Released The Proposed NPDES Suction Dredge Mining General Permit For Public Comments, Rural County Representatives Of California Reports
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Sierra Sun TimesThe State Water Resources Control Board has recently released the proposed NPDES Suction Dredge Mining General Permit for public comments. A virtual public workshop was held on May 28, 2020 with a virtual Public Hearing originally scheduled for June 17th. The public hearing has now been rescheduled to August 5th with comments due by August […]