Legislation – Policy

Sinking Lands, Damaged Infrastructure: Will Better Groundwater Management End Subsidence?

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, work continues on managing groundwater for long-term sustainability, as required by California’s landmark…

4 years ago

Will Groundwater Sustainability Plans End the Problem of Dry Drinking Water Wells?

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, work continues on managing groundwater for long-term sustainability, as required by California’s landmark…

4 years ago

Prepare for Covid-19 waves, water industry told

Photo: Piers Clark The water industry was told to prepare for the likelihood of Covid-19 "being with us for two…

4 years ago

U.S. judge halts oil leases due to lack of federal study of water impacts

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday halted nearly 300 oil and gas leases on a large…

4 years ago

Farmers Hijack Community Water Access Despite Groundwater Act, Activists Say | KCET

When a fire started on the property next door to Ray Cano’s home, the neighbors used Cano’s hose and well…

4 years ago

$5 million Allocated for Lead Testing in California Child Care Centers

Assistance prioritized for Child Care Centers caring for infants May 4, 2020 Contact: Edward Ortiz (Edward.Ortiz@waterboards.ca.gov) SACRAMENTO – The State…

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Congress Could Put Americans Back to Work Through Conservation

Salmon migrating upstream in the Bonneville Dam fish ladder. Photo by Tony Grover. Why post-COVID economic recovery efforts should include…

4 years ago

Why our water rates are surging – and why black and poor suburbs pay more

Same Lake, Unequal Rates Lake Michigan water rates have been surging throughout the Chicago region in recent years, squeezing low-income…

4 years ago

State Water Board Issues Key Documents That Further Efforts to Remove Klamath River Dams

THIS JUST IN… From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Board today issued key documents that move…

4 years ago

Vatican publishes document on right to water access

Photo: People collect clean drinking water from a tanker sent by government authorities as part of measures to help prevent…

4 years ago