Valley Water has decided to crack down on outdoor watering. Last week, the Board of Directors amended the existing water waste enforcement ordinance to allow Valley Water to enforce the State of California’s ban against watering decorative lawns on commercial, industrial and institutional properties. The updated water waste enforcement ordinance goes into …
Read More »
The Bureau of Reclamation released the American River Basin Study Tuesday, which found an increased variability of fall and winter precipitation that will amplify the severity of droughts and flooding in the basin. “Water management in the basin is expected to be more challenging in the future due to climate …
Read More »
On August 18 the State Water Board issued a draft Cease and Desist Order to the Shasta River Water Association, which serves roughly 110 farms and ranches in central Siskiyou County, claiming diversions from the Shasta River were unlawful and caused the flow rate at the Yreka US Geological Survey gauge to …
Read More »
Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution recognizing the impacts the historic drought and water system limitations have had on the region. The resolution outlines remedies to address the situation by building infrastructure, increasing local supplies, expanding partnerships, advancing water-use efficiency and planning for the escalating impacts of climate …
Read More »
As part of ongoing efforts to help small communities address water supply challenges amid extreme drought and build water resilience for the future, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its eighth round of funding through the Small Community Drought Relief Program. In coordination with the State Water Resources Control …
Read More »
As sustained drought conditions reduce water in streams and rivers to critical levels, the State Water Resources Control Board readopted an emergency curtailment regulation for Mill and Deer Creeks in Tehama County to preserve minimum flows for the survival of multiple fish species and protect threatened drinking water supplies. The …
Read More »
California Water News Daily Your Source For Water News in California