Drought

LA Mayor sponsors event geared toward solving California drought

LA Mayor sponsors event geared toward solving California drought

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a partnership with technology venture company rhubarb studios to address the historic California drought.  The two parties are coming together for a hackathon series, known as “Hack for Humanity,” where members of the technology sector come together to address issues in the Los Angeles area. …

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Californians eager for water infrastructure

California Drought Inspires Infrastructure Changes

A recent study by the California Water Foundation (CWF) found that the California drought is concerning to residents across the state. CWF randomly surveyed 1,000 voters across the state for their opinion on water-related issues. 37 percent of those surveyed found that the lack of investment of infrastructure was to …

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California drought efforts take hold in other states

California Drought Impacts Other States

On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a drought emergency in 23 of the state’s 26 counties. Governor Brown issued an executive order for the state to cut water usage by 15 percent by the end of 2020. Beginning on November 1st of this year, each Oregon water agency will …

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