Water
CalChamber Backs Two Proposed Water Bonds
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted to support two proposed water bond measures, an initiative aimed at the November 2018...
CalChamber-Supported WaterFix Gains Critical State Approval
The California Chamber of Commerce-supported California WaterFix project has achieved the next crucial milestone on the road to securing the state’s future water supplies.
The...
CalChamber-Backed California WaterFix Moves Forward
With this week’s release of biological opinions (BiOps) from federal agencies responsible for protecting species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the...
End of Drought Emergency Gives Way to Conservation as ‘Way of Life’
Prohibitions on wasteful water practices will remain in force following the Governor’s ending the drought state of emergency he declared in January 2014.
The drought...
Flood Management Overview Report Spotlights Need for Ongoing Efforts
Generating funding to maintain and upgrade California’s aged and extensive flood management infrastructure is a key challenge facing the state, according to a report...
State Snowpack Shows Big One-Month Gain
This month’s snow survey showed a huge increase in the snowpack from January, but state water officials are reminding Californians that precipitation could stop...
CalChamber Urges President to Sign Landmark Water Bill
December 16 Update: The President signed the water bill today.
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging President Barack Obama to sign landmark federal water...
Majority of Water Suppliers Project Adequate Supplies for Dry Years
A majority of urban water suppliers in California are projecting they will have enough potable water to handle three additional years of drought, according...
State Urges Continued Water Savings as Statewide Rate Drops
While one state water entity voiced concern this week about a decline in the statewide water savings rate, a second kicked off a campaign...
