The last seasonal survey of snow in the Sierra Nevada confirms that California had a dry winter that will leave much-needed runoff levels below normal, authorities said Thursday. The snow was only 1 ½ inches deep at the traditional manual measuring site at Phillips Station in the range east of Sacramento, and the water contained […]
Every day, millions of Americans could be flushing critical coronavirus data down the toilet. With the nation growing ever more weary of sweeping stay-at-home orders and a worsening economy, some scientists say our poop could be the key to determining when a community might consider easing health restrictions. From Stanford to the University of Arizona, from Australia […]
Re “California water war re-ignited”; Dan Walters, April 20, 2020, CalMatters Dan Walters’ column does a good job describing a potential water battle that all Californians should want to avoid. The historic cooperation between the state and federal governments that has managed California’s water supply is threatened by this looming battle. We can’t let that […]
The EPA has been too busy responding to the deadly coronavirus to work on its long-awaited proposal to manage huge volumes of pathogen-infested sewage and stormwater during heavy rains, the agency’s top wastewater official said Wednesday. “We think we have a potential path forward,” said Andrew Sawyers, director of the Environmental Protection Agency Office of […]
A group of more than 80 members of Congress is pushing for the inclusion of provisions to regulate a class of cancer-linked chemicals in future stimulus legislation dealing with infrastructure.
A recent flurry of litigation from around the state and across the country could have huge ramifications in California on the protection and distribution of scarce water resources.
Latest Survey of California Snow Pack Measures Below Normal
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /APThe last seasonal survey of snow in the Sierra Nevada confirms that California had a dry winter that will leave much-needed runoff levels below normal, authorities said Thursday. The snow was only 1 ½ inches deep at the traditional manual measuring site at Phillips Station in the range east of Sacramento, and the water contained […]
Poop May Tell Us When the Coronavirus Lockdown Will End
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Roxanna XiaEvery day, millions of Americans could be flushing critical coronavirus data down the toilet. With the nation growing ever more weary of sweeping stay-at-home orders and a worsening economy, some scientists say our poop could be the key to determining when a community might consider easing health restrictions. From Stanford to the University of Arizona, from Australia […]
Opinion: California and Federal Government Need to Resolve Differences on Water Supply Issues
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Mike WadeRe “California water war re-ignited”; Dan Walters, April 20, 2020, CalMatters Dan Walters’ column does a good job describing a potential water battle that all Californians should want to avoid. The historic cooperation between the state and federal governments that has managed California’s water supply is threatened by this looming battle. We can’t let that […]
Coronavirus Causes Delay in EPA’s Rule for Managing Wastewater
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Lawby Amena SaiyidThe EPA has been too busy responding to the deadly coronavirus to work on its long-awaited proposal to manage huge volumes of pathogen-infested sewage and stormwater during heavy rains, the agency’s top wastewater official said Wednesday. “We think we have a potential path forward,” said Andrew Sawyers, director of the Environmental Protection Agency Office of […]
Lawmakers Push for Inclusion of ‘Forever Chemical’ Regulation in Future Stimulus Bill
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Hillby Rachel FrazinA group of more than 80 members of Congress is pushing for the inclusion of provisions to regulate a class of cancer-linked chemicals in future stimulus legislation dealing with infrastructure.
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Clean Water Act Rollback
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Mark OlaldeA recent flurry of litigation from around the state and across the country could have huge ramifications in California on the protection and distribution of scarce water resources.