Water
Drought-Related Actions Reminder of Need for Long-Term Water Solution
With no immediate end to California’s millennial drought in sight, regulators and legislators continued steps this month aimed at managing the limited water supply.
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State Water Board Targets Outdoor Uses with Emergency Rule Ordering 25% Cut
The State Water Resources Control Board this week adopted an emergency regulation requiring a 25% reduction of potable water use in urban areas statewide.
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Governor Revises Plan to Fix State’s Aging Water Infrastructure
The California Chamber of Commerce and a broad-based coalition are supporting the revised plan announced by the Governor to fix California’s aging water infrastructure...
New Surface Storage/Infrastructure Needed to Help Recharge Groundwater Basins
Expanding opportunities to recharge groundwater will require new surface storage and infrastructure to store and convey water to recharge areas, according to the latest...
CalChamber Urges Water Board to Consider Previous Conservation Efforts by Business
The California Chamber of Commerce has asked the State Water Resources Control Board to clarify some elements of its framework for the drought emergency...
Legislative Analyst Report Notes Drought Has Limited Statewide Economic Impact
The state Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) this week said the drought will have a limited statewide economic impact.
“While the drought is affecting many Californians...
Water Policy Center Opens at Public Policy Institute
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) has established a water policy center to help meet the state’s need for timely information and innovative...
Governor Orders 25% Water Use Reduction, Calls for Increased Enforcement Statewide
Last week, as the early April survey found no snow at a key Sierra location for the first time in 75 years, the Governor...
Emergency Water Package Passes Legislature
A $1 billion emergency relief drought package passed the Legislature this week and was expected to be signed by the Governor.
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