California’s Governor Jerry Brown has announced two appointments to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) — one being a reappointment and the other a new appointee to the water board. Tam Doduc, of Sacramento, who has served with the SWRCB since 2005 has been reappointed to the water board. …
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Representatives of the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Marin County Parks addressed the county’s Board of Supervisors earlier this week, indicating that the county is facing an estimated $8.76 million cost to repair damage from this winter’s storms. The amount jumps to $9.9 million when reported …
Read More »An order addressing the serious contamination of farming areas brought about by over application of fertilizers and pesticides was recently signed by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWQCB). The order continues the 2012 monitoring and reporting requirements for nitrate and pesticides while expanding the number of ranches …
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The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) recently awarded the Inland Empire Regional Composting Facility (IERCF) Conveyor Project with the Santa Ana River Basin Section Engineering Achievement Award. The program seeks to honor outstanding achievements within the wastewater field, improve the professional status of all personnel working in the wastewater industry …
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Responding to AB 32, the landmark climate change law adopted in 2006, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has adopted a resolution requiring a proactive approach to climate change in all Board actions, including drinking water regulation, water quality protection, and financial assistance. The Board’s action earlier this week …
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Growers in Fresno, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus and Tulare counties who failed to obtain regulatory coverage or who failed to submit required farm evaluations that identify management practices that prevent pollution into surface and groundwater are now faced with penalties as approved this week by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality …
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