A partnership of numerous Northern California agencies intends to file an initial plan on Wednesday to acquire the Potter Valley project from the Pacific Gas and Electric Co., multiple sources confirmed.
As experts warn that exposure to pollution can increase the risk of dying from COVID-19, an array of powerful industries is pressuring California regulators to delay or roll back air quality and climate regulations due to the coronavirus outbreak.
This year’s changes to the Clean Water Act have made the already-challenging work of scientists and engineers in water planning and management exponentially more difficult.
California, along with eight other states, sued the Trump administration Wednesday over the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to stop requiring companies to monitor and report air and water pollution during the coronavirus pandemic. Three days after receiving a request from the American Petroleum Institute to halt pollution enforcement, the EPA’s compliance director, Susan Parker Bodine, […]
For 24 hours starting early every Sunday morning, small pipes suck samples from the river of sewage flowing into the South Platte Water Renewal Partners wastewater treatment plant in Englewood for 24 hours. The tubes deposit the raw sewage into containers inside a box that resembles a mini fridge. Goggled, masked and gloved workers then […]
The board of Monterey One Water recently voted not to certify a supplemental environmental impact report for an expansion of Pure Water Monterey. While the expansion was a technical concept that might provide additional water for the Peninsula, the Board action injected some much-needed clear thinking and foresight into a critical topic for the Monterey […]
Coalition to Take Major Step in Acquiring Potter Valley Project from PG&E
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Redwood Timesby Shomik MukherjeeA partnership of numerous Northern California agencies intends to file an initial plan on Wednesday to acquire the Potter Valley project from the Pacific Gas and Electric Co., multiple sources confirmed.
Coronavirus is Stalling Air Quality, Pollution Rules, Even in Eco-Minded California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Los Angeles Timesby Tony BarbozaAs experts warn that exposure to pollution can increase the risk of dying from COVID-19, an array of powerful industries is pressuring California regulators to delay or roll back air quality and climate regulations due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Engineers and Wetland Scientists Face Challenges with Regulatory Changes to the Clean Water Act
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Civil and Structural Engineer Mediaby Lee Lance, Jeremy ScheweThis year’s changes to the Clean Water Act have made the already-challenging work of scientists and engineers in water planning and management exponentially more difficult.
California Sues EPA for Suspending Pollution Enforcement During Coronavirus Pandemic
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Bob EgelkoCalifornia, along with eight other states, sued the Trump administration Wednesday over the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to stop requiring companies to monitor and report air and water pollution during the coronavirus pandemic. Three days after receiving a request from the American Petroleum Institute to halt pollution enforcement, the EPA’s compliance director, Susan Parker Bodine, […]
Colorado Sewage Treatment Plants are Examining Your Poop for Coronavirus Clues. Seriously.
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Colorado Sunby Nancy LofholmFor 24 hours starting early every Sunday morning, small pipes suck samples from the river of sewage flowing into the South Platte Water Renewal Partners wastewater treatment plant in Englewood for 24 hours. The tubes deposit the raw sewage into containers inside a box that resembles a mini fridge. Goggled, masked and gloved workers then […]
Opinion: Pure Water Monterey Expansion Proposal Falls Short
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Monterey Heraldby Fred Meurer, Bill Kampe, Norm Groot and Joe GunterThe board of Monterey One Water recently voted not to certify a supplemental environmental impact report for an expansion of Pure Water Monterey. While the expansion was a technical concept that might provide additional water for the Peninsula, the Board action injected some much-needed clear thinking and foresight into a critical topic for the Monterey […]