Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017
A closer look at the $4 billion water measure for voters
DWR
Gov. Jerry Brown recently approved a new general obligation bond measure that will go before California voters during next year's primary vote June 5. Senate Bill 5, known as the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018, would provide $4.1 billion for a wide variety of water and outdoor recreation needs.
READ MORE ►In the early 1900s, scientists first observed land subsidence in the Santa Clara Valley due to groundwater withdrawal. A new study compares physical changes in the Santa Clara Valley aquifer system during California’s recent drought to previous studies of the area to pinpoint changes that may be related to the drought.
READ MORE ►By binding photosensitive dyes to common plastic membranes and adding water, chemists at the UC Irvine have made a new type of solar power generator. Instead of being produced via electrons, its electricity comes from the motion of ions. This innovation has the added potential capability of taking the salt out of seawater.
READ MORE ►Union of Concerned Scientists
This guide will help communities develop a groundwater sustainability plan ► GET THE GUIDE
KCRA Sacramento
11,000+ schools across California have not tested water for lead ► VIEW MAP
National Rural Water Association
NRWA partners with Department of Labor on apprenticeship program ► LEARN MORE
Science News for Students
Teen identifies way to detect failing underground pipes
Circle of Blue
Risks grow for deadliest U.S. drinking water hazard
The Confluence
Celebrating 60 years of water resources research and extension at the University of California
Public Works Magazine
'Smart Cities' grant applications due Dec. 15
Los Angeles Times
Atmospheric river brings storm and flash flood warnings to fire-ravaged wine country
San Francisco Chronicle
What's an 'atmospheric river' and why do we get these supercharged storms?
EdSource.org
Fires, floods, hurricanes: Teachers turn natural disasters into science and history lessons
Capitol Weekly
California flooding, sea-level rise linked
CBS News
With today's launch, powerful weather satellite will improve forecasting
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Weather forecasting companies use latest science to protect lives, boost economy
NPR
Oceans may host next wave of renewable energy
Water Education Foundation
The basics of climate change spelled out in a new layperson’s guide
Union of Concerned Scientists
ADRIENNE ALVORD: Water in an uncertain future: Planning the new normal
Sacramento Bee
SPRECK ROSEKRANS: Come hell or low water, what's underground must be preserved
Mercury News
ED CLENDANIEL: Governor could still solve Delta's water woes with single-tunnel deal
Monterey Herald
TIM SANDERS: Public water is good business
Public Works Magazine
TOM MERRITT: Why we need more female engineers
Miami New Times
Trump denies endangered status to animals threatened by sea-level rise
Washington Examiner
Puerto Rico's water 'possibly the most contaminated' in U.S.
The Guardian
Fossil fuel burning set to hit record high in 2017, scientists warn
The Guardian
U.S. will become a net oil exporter within 10 years thanks to fracking, says IEA
NPR
2 months after Maria and Irma, U.S. Virgin Islands remain in the dark
CNN
Iranian survivors struggle in aftermath of deadly earthquake that damaged Iraqi dam
AP
Nebraska officials to rule on Keystone XL oil pipeline route
MLive.com
Flint council declares more meetings to debate 30-year water deal
Vox
4 ways cities can become climate heroes
Reuters
Report: African-Americans taking brunt of oil industry pollution ► READ THE STUDY
Environmental Health News
Millions plagued by highly fluorinated chemicals in water. Feds need to act, scientists say
The Guardian
From the Everglades to Kilimanjaro, climate change is destroying world wonders
KGO San Francisco
Melted drain pipes could bring flooding as Santa Rosa fire zone prepares for storm
KSBW Monterey
Judge in Measure Z case questions if fracking ban can stand alone
Sonoma West
Sonoma County prepares for secondary disaster: Flood after fire
Marin Independent Journal
Marin, Bay Area brace for wind, rain
Mountain View Voice
Water district's restoration of collapsed Steven Creek trail segment will start next year
My News LA
Underserved L.A. commmunities get almost $10 million in funding for water needs
Santa Clarita Valley Signal
GM named as officials pave the way for new water agency
Ventura County Star
Pipe in to today's discussions on proposed Ventura water projects
Del Mar Times
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy reaches a watershed moment
Western Municipal Water District
Western’s Community Engagement Programs take home top honors
Jurupa Community Services District
Renovations continue at district's 14 parks and frontage areas
Capital Press
Ranchers take stock of rangeland, forage damage from fires
New Civil Engineer
Learning from failure: Oroville Dam spillway
Sonora Union Democrat
Tuolumne Utilities District moves forward with Phoenix reservoir restoration
KCOY Santa Maria
SLO County drinking water to be treated with free chlorine
Ceres Courier
Protests fall short to halt city water rate hikes
Big Bear Grizzly
Utilities host food drive challenge
Pacific Business News
Hawaii to use seawater to cool state office buildings in Honolulu
KGMB Honolulu
Dairy farm violated Clean Water Act
Public Works Magazine
Hawaii DOT launches $840 million harbors modernization plan
The Independent
World's first floating city to be built off the coast of French Polynesia by 2020
Pacific Standard
Searching for potable water in the 'Salad Bowl' of Fiji
World Toilet Day 2017
If there’s one thing that unites humanity, it’s the call of nature. But for billions of people around the world, sanitation systems are either non-existent or ineffective. Poo gets out and killer diseases spread, meaning progress in health and child survival is seriously undermined. That's why this Sunday, Nov. 19, is World Toilet Day. The U.N. Water campaign is asking "Where Does Our Poo Go?" to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. ► LEARN MORE