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OPINION: California’s Water Crisis is a Question of Infrastructure: It’s Time for the Delta Conveyance Project

/in , /by /Maven's Notebookby Charley Wilson and Richard Lambros

California has often positioned itself as a leader in responding to the dangers of climate change. From pioneering clean energy initiatives to enforcing some of the strictest emissions regulations in the nation, the state has consistently taken bold steps to prepare for the future. Yet when it comes to water infrastructure, which is also an important part of our response to climate change, we are falling dangerously behind.

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California’s Water Security Demands Action, Not More Delays

/in , /by /Capitol Weeklyby Jennifer Pierre

California’s water infrastructure is buckling under the weight of inaction. The State Water Project — the backbone of water delivery for 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland — is being pushed to the brink by climate change, extreme weather swings and seismic vulnerabilities. Without action, we’re facing a future of increased water shortages, higher costs and diminished reliability for communities and farms alike.

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Newsom Seeks to Short-Cut Process to Build $20-Billion Delta Water Tunnel

/in , /by /Los Angeles Timesby Ian James

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to accelerate his administration’s plan to build a $20-billion water tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta by short-cutting permitting for the project and limiting avenues for legal challenges. Newsom urged the Legislature on Wednesday to adopt his plan to “fast-track” the tunnel, called the Delta Conveyance Project, as part of his revised May budget proposal.

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How the Sierra Snowmelt Fuels California’s Water Supply

/in , /by /Fox 2by Mark Tamayo

In winter, we often think of fun times: skiing, snowboarding, maybe some sledding as well, but as things warm up in the mountains, all that snow melts away, and that turns into a very important resource for California.

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San Diego’s Drought: Where Are We Now?

/in , /by /ABC 10by Moses Small Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

When it comes to water, San Diego County faces a couple of problems — persistent drought and a deep water year deficit.

National Weather Service numbers show San Diego has only received about half of the rainfall it normally expects annually.

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Halfway Point Reached on Construction of San Diego’s Historic First Aqueduct

/in , /by /Times of San Diegoby Fatima Gabir Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

The historic First Aqueduct’s critical construction project is at the halfway point, says the San Diego County Water Authority.

The project is intended to ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable water supplies to the region.

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VCBA Fire Meeting

/in , /by /Valley Newsby Roadrunner Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Attendees of Thursday’s Valley Center Business Association’s night of information on fire and insurance—a large library community roomful—learned many things. 

For instance, that new homes, and eventually all homes, must remove any flammable materials from within five feet of the outside walls. Say goodbye to climbing ivy and rose bushes.

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Officials Say Storm Rain is Not Enough to Fully Restore San Diego County’s Reservoirs

/in , /by /Fox 5 San Diegoby Jennifer Franco Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

It’s been a slow start to the rainy season. The first major storm of the season is bringing much needed rain as San Diego County deals with the driest start to any winter in more than 170 years.

While the storm offers a boost to drought conditions, officials warn the rainfall is not enough to fully replenish local reservoirs.

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OPINION: A New, Dangerous Era of Water Management Begins Under President Donald Trump

/in , /by /The Sacramento Beeby Lester Snow

I fear we have entered a new, dangerous era under President Donald Trump’s second term. In recent days, we have witnessed water management decisions being made in Washington without the benefit of input from local experts and those being impacted.

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Donald Trump’s California Water Order Does More for Farms Than Wildfires

/in , , /by /The Mercury Newsby Eliyahu Kamisher

President Donald Trump’s obsession with California’s water comes from an often overlooked source — Golden State farmers.

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