More states are stepping up to protect people from drinking water contaminated with “forever chemicals” in the absence of federal enforcement. Twenty-three states are writing their own guidance, regulations, or legislation that would address drinking water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. The family of thousands of chemicals, once used in […]
Flying somewhere over the planet, there’s a plane equipped with research-grade, double-sided tape on the outside of its hull. Each time the pilot lands the plane, he removes the tape, seals it in a package, and replaces it with a new one before he takes off again. He then mails the package to Scripps Institution […]
The California Department of Water Resources is holding a public meeting in Brentwood, Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Brentwood Community Center from 6 – 8 p.m. to review the details of the Delta Conveyance Project The Delta Conveyance Project is the latest iteration of the state’s plans to build a tunnel through the Delta that […]
As public spending on infrastructure declines, America will underinvest in its infrastructure by an estimated more than $2 trillion between 2016-2025, a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers says. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, public dollars spent on roads, bridges, water systems, and other infrastructure items fell by 8 […]
Two NASA satellite images released late Monday by the National Weather Service office in Sacramento starkly illustrate how much less snow is covering the Sierra Nevada this week compared to the same time a year ago. The images, taken from roughly 438 miles above Earth, show California’s Sierra Nevada range. In the first, from Feb. […]
Legislation co-sponsored by the San Diego County Water Authority and the Otay Water District is intended to make it easier for military veterans to launch careers in the water industry. After Lt. Jose Martinez retired from the U.S. Navy in 2007, he went from serving his country underwater to serving reliable, high quality water to […]
Nearly Half the Country Working on PFAS Rules as EPA Drags Feet
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Environmentby Sylvia Carignan, Keshia Clukey, Emily C. Dooley and Alex EbertMore states are stepping up to protect people from drinking water contaminated with “forever chemicals” in the absence of federal enforcement. Twenty-three states are writing their own guidance, regulations, or legislation that would address drinking water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. The family of thousands of chemicals, once used in […]
Microplastics: A Macro Problem
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /PHYS.orgby University of California, San DiegoFlying somewhere over the planet, there’s a plane equipped with research-grade, double-sided tape on the outside of its hull. Each time the pilot lands the plane, he removes the tape, seals it in a package, and replaces it with a new one before he takes off again. He then mails the package to Scripps Institution […]
State Seek Input on Delta Tunnel Plan
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Pressby Tony KukulichThe California Department of Water Resources is holding a public meeting in Brentwood, Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Brentwood Community Center from 6 – 8 p.m. to review the details of the Delta Conveyance Project The Delta Conveyance Project is the latest iteration of the state’s plans to build a tunnel through the Delta that […]
U.S. Infrastructure Needs Exceed $2 Trillion, American Society of Civil Engineers Says
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Transportation Today by Liz CareyAs public spending on infrastructure declines, America will underinvest in its infrastructure by an estimated more than $2 trillion between 2016-2025, a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers says. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, public dollars spent on roads, bridges, water systems, and other infrastructure items fell by 8 […]
See how Sparse the Sierra Nevada Snowpack Looks Compared to Last Year
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Mercury Newsby Paul RogersTwo NASA satellite images released late Monday by the National Weather Service office in Sacramento starkly illustrate how much less snow is covering the Sierra Nevada this week compared to the same time a year ago. The images, taken from roughly 438 miles above Earth, show California’s Sierra Nevada range. In the first, from Feb. […]
New California Law Creates Pathway to Water Industry Jobs for Military Veterans
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Association of California Water Agencies (Sacramento)by Will Holbert Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityLegislation co-sponsored by the San Diego County Water Authority and the Otay Water District is intended to make it easier for military veterans to launch careers in the water industry. After Lt. Jose Martinez retired from the U.S. Navy in 2007, he went from serving his country underwater to serving reliable, high quality water to […]