I’d wager most Californians have never heard the term, “Incidental Take Permit.” It sounds innocuous, right. In the most basic water-speak, it is a permit to lawfully operate infrastructure, as defined by Endangered Species Act.
The islands of the western Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are sinking as the rich peat soil that attracted generations of farmers dries out and decays. As the peat decomposes, it releases tons of carbon dioxide – a greenhouse gas – into the atmosphere. As the islands sink, the levees that protect them are at increasing risk […]
Bottled water is disappearing from grocery shelves almost as fast as toilet paper, but there’s no shortage of water in California. There’s plenty flowing right out of your tap. And it’s germ-free and perfectly safe to drink. You can’t get COVID-19 from tap water.
Water companies are asking people to stay at home for the good of their health rather than visit popular sites like reservoirs during the coronavirus outbreak.
Water companies in England and Wales have stepped up efforts to help customers who have lost their jobs or had their incomes cut during the coronavirus crisis.
The chief executive of British Water has told WWT that water companies’ day-to-day operations will remain critical during the coronavirus outbreak and that business continuity is key.
Opinion: Welcome to Water Chaos, California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Sunby Wayne WesternI’d wager most Californians have never heard the term, “Incidental Take Permit.” It sounds innocuous, right. In the most basic water-speak, it is a permit to lawfully operate infrastructure, as defined by Endangered Species Act.
Can Carbon Credits Save Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Islands and Protect California’s Vital Water Hub?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Water Education Foundationby Gary PitzerThe islands of the western Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are sinking as the rich peat soil that attracted generations of farmers dries out and decays. As the peat decomposes, it releases tons of carbon dioxide – a greenhouse gas – into the atmosphere. As the islands sink, the levees that protect them are at increasing risk […]
No, You Can’t Get COVID-19 From San Francisco Tap Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /SFGateby Mike MoffittBottled water is disappearing from grocery shelves almost as fast as toilet paper, but there’s no shortage of water in California. There’s plenty flowing right out of your tap. And it’s germ-free and perfectly safe to drink. You can’t get COVID-19 from tap water.
Water Companies Close Down Reservoirs to Combat Covid-19 Outbreak
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /WWTby Alec PeacheyWater companies are asking people to stay at home for the good of their health rather than visit popular sites like reservoirs during the coronavirus outbreak.
Water Companies Step Up Action to Help Customers During Coronavirus Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /WWTby Alec PeacheyWater companies in England and Wales have stepped up efforts to help customers who have lost their jobs or had their incomes cut during the coronavirus crisis.
British Water Chief Says Every Day Operations Key During Covid-19 Outbreak
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /WWTby Alec PeacheyThe chief executive of British Water has told WWT that water companies’ day-to-day operations will remain critical during the coronavirus outbreak and that business continuity is key.