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Opinion: California Should Look to Ocean for Municipal Water, Not Our Pastures

/in , , /by /The Daily Sentinelby Don Metzler

Colorado and other Upper Basin states must pay particular attention to recently published scientific studies detailing the improved water budget on the Colorado River Basin. On April 4, 2024, The Colorado Sun published a story with the headline “Cherish that hamburger. It cost a quarter of the Colorado River, according to researchers.”

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Supes to Approve Letter on Increased Water Rates

/in , , /by /Imperial Valley Pressby Arturo Bojórquez

Imperial County Board of Supervisors are expected to approve a letter expressing concerns of high water rates affecting Calipatria and Niland residents on Tuesdsay.

Tuesday’s agenda includes an item to approve a letter to be submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission regarding the high cost of water services provided by Golden State Water Company, or GSWC, in the communities of Calipatria and Niland.

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