The Trump administration has rolled back dozens of long-standing environmental protections. Now California is trying a new tack: Writing its own rules.
Desalination can be expensive and time consuming due to the complexity of the treatment process, which is why sustainable, energy-efficient desalination is at the forefront of research into developing clean water technologies.
The goal of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, is to better regulate the state’s water reserves. But as the law rolls out, a new study predicts tens of thousands of people could lose their drinking water.
The Senate has approved a bipartisan bill that would spend nearly $3 billion on conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands, a measure supporters say would be the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century.
House Democrats’ new economic rescue plan includes $1.5 billion to help low-income households cover their water bills and a moratorium on utility service shutoffs for any entity receiving federal relief funds, but they omitted any measures to address climate change or boost clean energy that had been sought by green groups.
Filling Trump Void, California Steps in to Protect Birds, Wetlands
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Cal Mattersby Julie CartThe Trump administration has rolled back dozens of long-standing environmental protections. Now California is trying a new tack: Writing its own rules.
San Francisco Awarded $513M for Wastewater Upgrades
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Water WorldEPA announced the second WIFIA Loan supporting San Francisco’s Southeast Treatment Plant, which treats 80 percent of the city’s wastewater.
Sustainability in Desalination
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Water Worldby Alanna MayaDesalination can be expensive and time consuming due to the complexity of the treatment process, which is why sustainable, energy-efficient desalination is at the forefront of research into developing clean water technologies.
Under New Groundwater Plans, Report Estimates 12,000 Domestic Wells Could Run Dry
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Valley Public Radio (Fresno, Calif.)by Kerry KleinThe goal of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, is to better regulate the state’s water reserves. But as the law rolls out, a new study predicts tens of thousands of people could lose their drinking water.
Senate Approves $2.8B Plan to Boost Conservation, Parks
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AP Newsby Matthew DalyThe Senate has approved a bipartisan bill that would spend nearly $3 billion on conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands, a measure supporters say would be the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century.
Democrats’ New Rescue Bill Seeks Water Assistance, Shutoff Moratorium
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Politicoby Annie Snider, Anthony Adragna, Eric WolffHouse Democrats’ new economic rescue plan includes $1.5 billion to help low-income households cover their water bills and a moratorium on utility service shutoffs for any entity receiving federal relief funds, but they omitted any measures to address climate change or boost clean energy that had been sought by green groups.