Arizona does not currently have a comprehensive program to protect its surface water quality. The state is now faced with the task of creating one following a change to federal law. The Trump administration unveiled its final rule in January redefining which waterways are regulated under the Clean Water Act, known as “Waters of the […]
California’s agriculture industry helps feed the world. California grows more than 400 food and fiber products including a third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of the nation’s fruits and nuts. In fact, 99.9 percent of our nation’s commodities, including peaches, artichokes, olives, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and so many others, are grown right here in […]
A newly opened water treatment plant in Monterey, Calif., will replenish a vital regional groundwater resource with recycled water at a rate of millions of gallons per day. On an annual basis, the Pure Water Monterey treatment plant will inject at least 3,500 acre feet of water, equivalent to more than a billion gallons, into […]
The State Water Contractors, an association of water agencies drawing water from California’s State Water Project, is wading into the newest showdown in the Golden State’s Water Wars. Tuesday, the association filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, Defenders of Wildlife, along with a […]
This week, Southern California may have its most soaking rain since Christmas after parts of Northern California picked up their first rain since January. To say it has been dry recently in the Golden State is an understatement. The state just had its driest February in 126 years, according to NOAA. Drought has also returned. About […]
It’s understandable that state Senator Anna Caballero wants to feel “great hope and guarded optimism” for Governor Newsom’s voluntary agreements (“California governor’s water negotiations leave no one behind,” Page 6A, Feb. 24). Everyone working on California water wants meaningful solutions. Unfortunately, too many are left behind in these deals and we have seen no evidence […]
Arizona Working to Define and Protect its Waterways Cut From Clean Water Act
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Arizona Public Mediaby Ariana BrociousArizona does not currently have a comprehensive program to protect its surface water quality. The state is now faced with the task of creating one following a change to federal law. The Trump administration unveiled its final rule in January redefining which waterways are regulated under the Clean Water Act, known as “Waters of the […]
Opinion: Own Up to Bringing Water to Farmers and Help Put Food on American Families’ Tables
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Bakersfield Californianby Sen. Shannon Grove and Kristi DienerCalifornia’s agriculture industry helps feed the world. California grows more than 400 food and fiber products including a third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of the nation’s fruits and nuts. In fact, 99.9 percent of our nation’s commodities, including peaches, artichokes, olives, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and so many others, are grown right here in […]
California’s ‘Salad Bowl’ Recharges Depleted Aquifer
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Governing by Carl SmithA newly opened water treatment plant in Monterey, Calif., will replenish a vital regional groundwater resource with recycled water at a rate of millions of gallons per day. On an annual basis, the Pure Water Monterey treatment plant will inject at least 3,500 acre feet of water, equivalent to more than a billion gallons, into […]
State Water Contractors Pick Sides in Lawsuit over Trump’s Water Boost
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sunby Alex TavlianThe State Water Contractors, an association of water agencies drawing water from California’s State Water Project, is wading into the newest showdown in the Golden State’s Water Wars. Tuesday, the association filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, Defenders of Wildlife, along with a […]
Southern California May See Its Biggest Soaking This Week Since Christmas; Some Flooding, Debris Flows Possible
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Weather Channelby Linda Lam and Jonathan ErdmanThis week, Southern California may have its most soaking rain since Christmas after parts of Northern California picked up their first rain since January. To say it has been dry recently in the Golden State is an understatement. The state just had its driest February in 126 years, according to NOAA. Drought has also returned. About […]
Opinion: Many Would Be Left Behind in Governor Newsom’s Voluntary Water Agreements
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Modesto Beeby Barbara Barrigan-ParrillaIt’s understandable that state Senator Anna Caballero wants to feel “great hope and guarded optimism” for Governor Newsom’s voluntary agreements (“California governor’s water negotiations leave no one behind,” Page 6A, Feb. 24). Everyone working on California water wants meaningful solutions. Unfortunately, too many are left behind in these deals and we have seen no evidence […]