Southern California

July 6, 2024 1351

Southern California has become the cradle of water recycling in the United States, with several flagship projects aiming to become...

PRESS RELEASE: New Report: SoCal water experts identify wastewater recycling as essential to resilient water future for LA region

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June 13, 2024 95

Report includes wide-ranging recommendations to increase the amount and reliability of LA County’s recycled water supplies Press release from LA...

JEFFREY KIGHTLINGER: Southern California water challenges, explained

Maven

June 6, 2024 657

Jeffrey Kightlinger spent 15 years as Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Water District, the largest municipal water provider in...

AG ALERT: Steelhead protections could bring new water restrictions

Ag Alert

May 8, 2024 352

By Christine Souza A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout merit additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, according...

PRESS RELEASE: Environmental groups call for action to curb California’s coastal hot spots caused by ocean acidification and hypoxia

April 17, 2024 119

Press release from the California Coastkeeper Alliance and the Natural Resources Defense Council: Recently, California Coastkeeper Alliance, the Natural Resources...

PRESS RELEASES: Metropolitan board adopts two-year budget, funding work to reliably provide water to Southern California; LA Waterkeeper says it’s a step in the right direction

April 10, 2024 175

Budget includes 8.5% annual rate increases over next two years, anticipates small property tax increase Press release from Metropolitan Water...

PRESS RELEASE: SoCal agencies first to affirm continued Delta Conveyance Project support

Notebook News and Features

March 13, 2024 240

Boards’ renewed project commitment advances long-term regional water security Press release from San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency and San Bernardino...

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Nutrients from wastewater treatment plants may threaten coastal marine life―should California regulate them?

Robin Meadows

March 7, 2024 701

Nutrients from human waste boost ocean acidification & hypoxia in CA―wastewater treatment agencies say regulation is premature, environmentalists say it’s...

VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: For Sale: Water Authority’s de-salted ocean water

Voice of San Diego

February 23, 2024 149

A small Orange County water district is potentially interested in purchasing some water from San Diego’s desalination plant to keep...

PRESS RELEASE: US Forest Service Chief allows company to drain water from San Bernardino National Forest. Taxpayers demand answers

February 16, 2024 221

Activists forced to deliver petition to US Forest Service staff on sidewalk when barred entry to headquarters office in DC...

PRESS RELEASE: Collaborative approach among four SoCal public agencies ensures sustainability for groundwater supplies

Notebook News and Features

Agency News

December 20, 2023 134

Press release from Eastern Municipal Water District For the past decade, the Hemet-San Jacinto Watermaster has been a critical administrator...

DELTA COUNCIL: Data shows State Water Project contractors’ contributions to reduced reliance on the Delta and improved regional self-reliance

Maven

December 5, 2023 236

One of the many permitting hoops that the Delta Conveyance Project must jump through on the road to construction should...

PRESS RELEASE: New report confirms benefits of FIRO strategy in enhancing water management at Prado Dam

Reports

December 5, 2023 190

Press release from the Orange County Water District, Army Corps of Engineers, and Scripps Institute of Oceanography A new report...

VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: SoCal’s water wars threatened to tear San Diego apart

Voice of San Diego