Last week, state water officials released a draft report on the implementation of long-term water conservation requirements established to meet Gov. Jerry Brown‘s May 9 executive order and are now seeking public input. Water agencies have been asked to adopt new standards for urban water use by 2020 that include setting targets for indoor and […]
Urging Congress to allow California to take full advantage of coming winter storms, the California Farm Bureau Federation said today it supports the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act slated for a vote this week. “As California faces a potential sixth consecutive drought year, it’s critical for Congress to do what it can to […]
Despite a wet start to the fall in Northern California, nearly two-thirds of the state remains wracked by extreme drought. In the future, climate change is likely to make dry periods more frequent, more intense and longer. Competition for water will increase, as will population. So it’s no surprise Gov. Jerry Brown says we need […]
California’s House Republicans have been fighting for years with senators, in particular Dianne Feinstein, over how to improve water infrastructure and help farmers in the Golden State. Now, at long last, it appears something will get done. House and Senate leaders have agreed to add a provision crafted by Feinstein, California’s senior Democratic senator, to an […]
Utility seeks public input on water rules
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Sara CardineLast week, state water officials released a draft report on the implementation of long-term water conservation requirements established to meet Gov. Jerry Brown‘s May 9 executive order and are now seeking public input. Water agencies have been asked to adopt new standards for urban water use by 2020 that include setting targets for indoor and […]
Farm Bureau Supports Federal Water Legislation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East Valley Timesby JudyUrging Congress to allow California to take full advantage of coming winter storms, the California Farm Bureau Federation said today it supports the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act slated for a vote this week. “As California faces a potential sixth consecutive drought year, it’s critical for Congress to do what it can to […]
Water Conservation Rules Could Get a Lot More Complicated Under New Proposal
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /89.3 KPCCby Emily GuerinDespite a wet start to the fall in Northern California, nearly two-thirds of the state remains wracked by extreme drought. In the future, climate change is likely to make dry periods more frequent, more intense and longer. Competition for water will increase, as will population. So it’s no surprise Gov. Jerry Brown says we need […]
OPINION: Feinstein Gets It Right In California Water Fight, Finally
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneCalifornia’s House Republicans have been fighting for years with senators, in particular Dianne Feinstein, over how to improve water infrastructure and help farmers in the Golden State. Now, at long last, it appears something will get done. House and Senate leaders have agreed to add a provision crafted by Feinstein, California’s senior Democratic senator, to an […]