AG ALERT: Klamath Basin leaders call for full water allocation Ag Alert Agriculture June 12, 2024By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Due to significant economic impacts to farmers and others in the Klamath Basin, county leaders...
PRESS RELEASE: EPA releases information that states and Tribes can use to protect local fish from toxic tire chemicals US Environmental Protection Agency EcosystemsWater quality June 11, 2024From the US EPA: Today, June 10, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published water quality screening values under the Clean...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California water officials mostly cleared in drought-related water rights saga Courthouse News Service Water rights and water law May 22, 2024A single claim involving the Endangered Species Act remained intact. By Alan Riquelmy, Courthouse News Service Three California companies pushing...
NOTICE: CDFA’s Regulatory Alignment Study looks to streamline streamline ag-related food safety and water quality reporting requirements Maven Policy and regulation May 21, 2024The goals of the study are to empower the agricultural community through streamlined regulatory requirements, support the state’s data and...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California water utilities ask state’s top court to reverse elimination of surcharges Courthouse News Service Planning and management May 9, 2024The California Supreme Court appeared puzzled by the state utilities commission’s lack of warning that it was considering putting an...
NOTICE of Extension of the Public Comment Period for the Proposed Rulemaking for Ecosystem Regulations Delta Stewardship Council ANNOUNCEMENTS May 8, 2024From the Delta Stewardship Council: A Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action to amend the California Code of Regulations, title 23,...
NOTICE: CDFA and CalEPA Regulatory Alignment Study Informational Webinars and Workshops Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS May 7, 2024The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) released a Regulatory Alignment Concept Paper outlining initial proposals for streamlining agriculture-related...
SJV WATER: Regulators took aim at two water contaminants recently. But do regs go far enough or target the right players? SJV Water Water quality May 1, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Water systems will need to comply with new rules on contaminants at the state and...
CAL MATTERS: California sets nation’s first water standard for cancer-causing contaminant Cal Matters Policy and regulation April 18, 2024Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical,...
CAL MATTERS: ‘Forever chemicals’: Water supplies throughout California will exceed new national limits Cal Matters Policy and regulationWater quality April 10, 2024The nationwide cost to treat or replace contaminated drinking water is estimated at $1.5 billion a year. The ubiquitous chemicals,...
NOTICE of Proposed Adoption of a Maximum Contaminant Level for Hexavalent Chromium and certifying final Environmental Impact Report State Water Board ANNOUNCEMENTS April 10, 2024From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Board will consider adopting a Maximum Contaminant Level for Hexavalent...
NOTICE of Proposed Rulemaking for Ecosystem Regulations Delta Stewardship Council ANNOUNCEMENTS March 30, 2024From the Delta Stewardship Council: The Delta Stewardship Council is proposing to amend the California Code of Regulations, title 23,...
NOTICE: Regulation Rulemaking on the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO): Comments due by April 3 Department of Water Resources (DWR) ANNOUNCEMENTS March 23, 2024From the Department of Water Resources: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Water Resources, pursuant to the authority...
PRESS RELEASE: Analysis: State Water Board’s Proposal to Water Down Urban Water Conservation Regulation Leaves Calif. at Risk of Shortages Press Release/Notice Policy and regulation March 15, 2024Total water savings through conservation will not drop below current levels until 2035 From the Conserve 4 CA Coalition: Earlier...
CAL MATTERS: California weakens plan for mandatory cutbacks in urban water use, yielding to criticism Cal Matters Policy and regulation March 13, 2024The revised proposal grants water providers an extra five years for reducing outdoor irrigation. Cities and water agencies are relieved,...
