As a way to promote his “Local Jobs and Projects Plan,” Governor Walz took a tour today, 80 feet below ground. Pushing for more funding for water quality, Walz walked through a storm tunnel in Minneapolis that was damaged by flooding in 2010. Gov. Tim Walz unveiled the second of a proposed four packages for […]
Another water war is getting underway. This time we are not fighting California. It’s a family feud right here in Arizona. Urban versus rural. Phoenix and Tucson ganging up on the rural communities along the Colorado River in western Arizona. The opening shots have been fired by out-of-state speculators buying up farms along the river. Once they […]
SACRAMENTO — State Senate energy committee chair Ben Hueso said Thursday he will drop legislation that would have boosted a hydropower project near his San Diego district. Hueso told supporters of the project Wednesday night that he, the city of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority, agreed to table CA SB597 (19R), […]
When lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved the Trump administration’s new trade deal with Mexico and Canada last month, they authorized $300 million to help fix failing sewer systems that send raw sewage and toxic pollution flowing into rivers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision could bring an infusion of funding to help clean […]
Farm organizations welcomed a new water planning document from state agencies while they analyzed the document’s proposed strategies. Titled the California Water Resilience Portfolio and released last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration described the document as an effort to guide water management in a way that works for people, the environment and the economy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include an additional $220 million for the Salton Sea Management Program, a 10-year plan to reduce the environmental and public health hazards plaguing the communities that surround the fast-drying body of water. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include […]
Gov. Tim Walz Proposes Borrowing $300M For Water Projects
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS Minnesotaby John LauritsenAs a way to promote his “Local Jobs and Projects Plan,” Governor Walz took a tour today, 80 feet below ground. Pushing for more funding for water quality, Walz walked through a storm tunnel in Minneapolis that was damaged by flooding in 2010. Gov. Tim Walz unveiled the second of a proposed four packages for […]
Opinion: Lawmakers Could Stop Arizona’s Next Water War. But Will They?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ascentralby Bruce BabbitAnother water war is getting underway. This time we are not fighting California. It’s a family feud right here in Arizona. Urban versus rural. Phoenix and Tucson ganging up on the rural communities along the Colorado River in western Arizona. The opening shots have been fired by out-of-state speculators buying up farms along the river. Once they […]
Senate Energy Chair Pulls San Diego Hydropower Bill
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Politico Californiaby Colby Bermel Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySACRAMENTO — State Senate energy committee chair Ben Hueso said Thursday he will drop legislation that would have boosted a hydropower project near his San Diego district. Hueso told supporters of the project Wednesday night that he, the city of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority, agreed to table CA SB597 (19R), […]
USMCA Trade Pact Includes $300M for U.S.-Mexico Border Sewer Woes, But Critics Fault Deal
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Ian JamesWhen lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved the Trump administration’s new trade deal with Mexico and Canada last month, they authorized $300 million to help fix failing sewer systems that send raw sewage and toxic pollution flowing into rivers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision could bring an infusion of funding to help clean […]
Water Portfolio Lays Out State’s Long-Term Plans
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Ag Alert (Sacramento, Calif.)by Christine SouzaFarm organizations welcomed a new water planning document from state agencies while they analyzed the document’s proposed strategies. Titled the California Water Resilience Portfolio and released last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration described the document as an effort to guide water management in a way that works for people, the environment and the economy.
Newsom Wants An Extra $220 Million For Salton Sea Plan In Upcoming California State Budget
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Desert Sunby Sam MetzCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include an additional $220 million for the Salton Sea Management Program, a 10-year plan to reduce the environmental and public health hazards plaguing the communities that surround the fast-drying body of water. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year will include […]