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Biden Gives California More Than $690 Million to Improve Water Quality and Infrastructure

/in , , /by /McClatchy DCby Gillian Brassil

Over the course of two days, the Biden administration announced it would give the state more than $690 million for water projects this year.

On Tuesday, the United States Environmental Protection Agency said it would send California more than $391 million to improve its drinking water infrastructure this year.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation said it would allocate $300 million to 24 projects for water delivery, storage and electricity in California.

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$15 Million Credit Line Will Help Antioch Build Desalination Plant

/in , , /by /The Mercury Newsby Judith Prieve

Despite a seemingly endless era of upheaval – a surging pandemic, contentious election cycle and racial strife – we still have the responsibility to address pressing issues that cannot wait for calmer times. The future of California’s water is one of those issues. While collaboration and relationship building have been made even more challenging due to distancing required by COVID-19, we believe that water is an issue where we can rise above party lines and entrenched perspectives.

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New Survey Reveals American Concerns About Water

/in , , /by /Sustainable Watersby Brian Richter

An educational organization called “The Water Main” has just released a sweeping new survey of American’s knowledge and concerns about water. I encourage you to browse the full report, but here’s some key findings to entice you.

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