Drought

The severity of the California drought has left many watersheds vulnerable to contaminants, which can and will ultimately impact the state’s drinking water quality. To help combat the problem, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1 million grant to the Water Research Foundation (WRF) to treat drinking water, should the contaminants …

As we head into a strong El Nino season, pet owners are being warned to exude caution to protect their animals and their homes. Here’s how you should prepare: Cats and Dogs Make sure you have one week worth of food per animal. Store food in properly sealed containers. Food that isn’t …

Although the Department of Water Resources (DWR) was expected to begin implementing basin boundary regulations in January 2016, the agency decided to begin the implementations on Monday. Because DWR began the implementation earlier than anticipated, water agencies have an additional six weeks to file basin boundary changes under the Sustainable …

On January 17, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown declared a State of Emergency due to the severity of the California drought. As part of his executive order, Brown mandated a 25 percent cutback in water use across the state. Although California is expected to see a strong El Nino season, meteorologists …

Now that colder weather is among us, forecasters are saying we’re officially in El Nino season. The Sierra Nevada mountains had 36 inches of snow that was dumped in just two days. January through March is expected to be most severe, with extreme rainfall and mudslides. The storms will follow …

Recently, the State Water Resources Control has determined that a large presence of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) found in Oakland’s storm water are posing significant health impacts for drinking water as well as habitats for fish and wildlife. Monsanto, an agricultural chemical company, brought PCBs, known to cause significant ailments, such …