Tag Archives: conservation

“Water Conservation: Rain or Shine” is the theme of the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) 2017 California State Fair exhibit. And despite the abundant precipitation the state received in Water Year 2016/17, conservation is still critically important in California. The state’s underground aquifers are still in need of replenishment and …

As of July 6, Monte Rio beach along the Russian River has been closed due to bacterial levels testing result which have shown elevated levels of both coliform and E. coli (Escherichia coli). The Sonoma County Department of Health Services, in accordance with the state Department of Health Services (DHS) …

On behalf of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has released the “Draft Fisheries Framework: Spring-run and Fall-run Chinook Salmon” for public review and are asking for public comments on the plan. Originally, the program’s Revised Framework for Implementation established a realistic schedule and guidelines …

The Soquel Creek Water District (SCWD) announced earlier this week they are the recipients of two industry awards – the “Transparency Certificate of Excellence” Award from the California Special District Leadership Foundation and from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The California Special District …

The once common desert tortoise has had a rough road in the past 20 years and one California desert landowner has – and is – going above and beyond to ensure the well-being and conservation of the iconic desert tortoise. Though the desert tortoise has been around for millions of …

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) along with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and Central Arizona Project (CAP) have selected 10 projects – seven of which are in California – and will help fund them as the most recent …