President Trump yesterday touted his repeal of key Clean Water Act regulations as more than three dozen current and former government officials called for an investigation into the scientific basis of his forthcoming replacement rule. Trump told a gathering of the country’s farmers that last fall he repealed “one of the most ridiculous regulations of […]
It’s hardly news that California is under environmental attack from Trump administration policies allowing air and water pollution. Now Trump’s team is set to impose new environmentally damaging Bay-Delta water diversion and pumping rules. My organization, the Golden State Salmon Association, and our allies have gone to court to block Trump’s effort.
Manteca’s daily per capita use of water in 2019 was down 31.8 percent compared to 2013. That means Manteca is now exceeding the water conservation goal of 30 percent established by the state at the height of the drought. Mantecans used 195.5 gallons per capita in 2013 compared to 133.3 gallons in 2019.
California is moving forward with its biggest water project in decades, a single tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta that will help move Northern California water south to cities and farms, state water officials said Wednesday. The proposal piggybacks on plans by former Gov. Jerry Brown, who wanted to build a pair of 30-mile-long […]
A major storm system that has plagued the Pacific Northwest with heavy snow and ice is moved into Northern California on Thursday. The brunt of the storm slammed the Bay Area to Fairfield, around 9 a.m. Sacramento got its fair share of heavy rain around 10 a.m. The heaviest of the rain lasted about an […]
As Gov. Gavin Newsom and his administration attempt to establish a comprehensive and cohesive water policy for the state, officials are seeking public input on the draft water resilience portfolio released earlier this month. The document was issued in response to Newsom’s April 2019 executive order directing his administration to inventory and assess a wide […]
Trump Hails WOTUS Overhaul as Critics Call for Investigation
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E News by Jeremy P. JacobsPresident Trump yesterday touted his repeal of key Clean Water Act regulations as more than three dozen current and former government officials called for an investigation into the scientific basis of his forthcoming replacement rule. Trump told a gathering of the country’s farmers that last fall he repealed “one of the most ridiculous regulations of […]
Opinion: Gov. Newsom Needs to Stand Up to the Trump Administration on the Delta
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMatters (Sacramento, Calif.)by John McManusIt’s hardly news that California is under environmental attack from Trump administration policies allowing air and water pollution. Now Trump’s team is set to impose new environmentally damaging Bay-Delta water diversion and pumping rules. My organization, the Golden State Salmon Association, and our allies have gone to court to block Trump’s effort.
Water Use Drops Nearly 32% Per Capita in Manteca Copy
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Manteca / Ripon Bulletin (Calif.)by Dennis WyattManteca’s daily per capita use of water in 2019 was down 31.8 percent compared to 2013. That means Manteca is now exceeding the water conservation goal of 30 percent established by the state at the height of the drought. Mantecans used 195.5 gallons per capita in 2013 compared to 133.3 gallons in 2019.
California Moves Toward Single Water Tunnel Under Delta
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Kurtis Alexander and Alexei KoseffCalifornia is moving forward with its biggest water project in decades, a single tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta that will help move Northern California water south to cities and farms, state water officials said Wednesday. The proposal piggybacks on plans by former Gov. Jerry Brown, who wanted to build a pair of 30-mile-long […]
What to Expect from the Biggest Winter Storm of 2020 to Hit Northern California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /abc10by Carly GomezA major storm system that has plagued the Pacific Northwest with heavy snow and ice is moved into Northern California on Thursday. The brunt of the storm slammed the Bay Area to Fairfield, around 9 a.m. Sacramento got its fair share of heavy rain around 10 a.m. The heaviest of the rain lasted about an […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Administration Seeks Input on Water Plan
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Pressby Tony KukulichAs Gov. Gavin Newsom and his administration attempt to establish a comprehensive and cohesive water policy for the state, officials are seeking public input on the draft water resilience portfolio released earlier this month. The document was issued in response to Newsom’s April 2019 executive order directing his administration to inventory and assess a wide […]