constituent Maven July 29, 2013 « Back to Glossary IndexA constituent is a chemical or biological substance that can be measured by an analytical method. Related Articles: DAILY DIGEST, 1/16: State officials disappointed over collapse of $1.5 billion plan to expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir; Fire and water: How cultural burns boost streamflows; Newsom: CA pumping more water now than under Trump Administration; Firefighters gain ground on SoCal wildfires as winds ease; and more …FEATURE: Toxic treads: Unveiling the environmental impact of tire wear and chemical cocktailsDAILY DIGEST, 7/2: Kaweah’s new groundwater plan may be enough to negate state action; DWR studies feasibility of returning chinook salmon to historic habitat along the Feather River; Draining groundwater and pocketbooks in the Cuyama Valley; and more …Available for Public Comment: Cawelo Water District Coalition Surface Water Quality Management Plan Exemption RequestDAILY DIGEST, 5/15: Revised state budget cuts $500 million for water storage, Sites Reservoir slowly inching forward; Have San Francisco water policies led to salmon collapse?; Downsizing local news contributes to crumbling infrastructure; Will users of the Colorado River reach a deal before it’s too late?; and more …« Back to Glossary Index