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September 19, 2003 Quote Of The Day "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard Today is the birthday of Randolph Mantooth, Jeremy Irons, Joan Lunden, Rex Smith, and Trisha Yearwood. On this day in 1796, President Washington's farewell address was published. We need some new photos for the "Pic Of The Week" -- please send your favorite shots to Jennifer. Meanwhile, enjoy the news and have a great weekend! Sent to over 10,000 readers nationwide! Latest postings: City of Phoenix. Ariz.: Customer Services Administrator City of Hesperia: Water Quality Technician Padre Dam MWD: Systems Operator/Technician Padre Dam MWD: Meter Technician MWD of Southern California: Electronic Technician II Want more? See all postings. Today's News —  Water Supply News DWP pipe may stall Rapidway (LA Daily News, 09/18) "Construction of the San Fernando Valley Metro Rapidway has gotten under way, but plans by the city of Los Angeles to build a recycled-water pipeline at the same time have hit a snag that could stall the busway's 2005 opening, officials said Wednesday." Study: O.C. economy vulnerable to drought (LA Times, 09/19) "A major drought in Southern California could devastate the Orange County economy and trigger widespread unemployment, a new water reliability study shows."  Water districts already at work protecting supplies (OC Register, 09/18) Letter to the Editor from John Schatz, General manager, Santa Margarita Water District: "Professor Raman Menon Unnikrishnan is correct that technological advancements will play a pivotal role in protecting Southern California's water supply from a potential terrorist attack." $195 million in federal funding sought for NM water project (Clovis News Journal, 09/18) "The state Interstate Stream Commission has begun briefing New Mexico Congressional representatives on the Ute Water Project in preparation for asking for federal funds." Texas city gets $500,000 desal grant (Caller Times, 09/18) "The Texas Water Development Board on Wednesday approved three $500,000 grants, including one for Corpus Christi, to help communities prepare regional water facility plans focusing on seawater desalination projects." —  Klamath Update Algae bloom on Klamath prompts tests (Eureka Times Standard, 09/18) "A big algae bloom on the Klamath River turned it green earlier this week, initially troubling fisheries experts concerned about salmon migrating upstream." Using private firms' research worthwhile (Herald and News, 09/18) Editorial: "Give the Bush administration credit for following up on the experience it gained during the 2001 water crisis in the Klamath Basin. Irrigation water to the Klamath Reclamation Project was held back then to provide for fish in a decision that was later determined to have insufficient scientific merit." —  Water Quality Unique new approach to cleaning up contaminated aquifers (Science Daily, 09/18) "Environmental engineering researchers have developed a novel two-part approach for cleaning up toxic chlorinated solvents spilled into underground water supplies from former dry cleaning and industrial operations." South El Monte polluters get deadline for cleanup (News release, Water Quality Authority, 09/18) "It is the second Sept. 22 cleanup deadline in recent days to hit the 41 businesses and individuals identified as Responsible Parties in the Superfund cleanup of the area's groundwater. On August 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set the same deadline for the parties to submit written notices of their intent to fund a cleanup or face up to $27,500 per day in fines." —  Logging Rules Who controls logging? (Sacramento Bee, 09/18) Opinion: "In another example of how the recall election has tilted politics inside the Capitol and the Democratic Party to the left, Gov. Gray Davis may well sign a bill that lawmakers normally wouldn't advance to his desk, one that would strip foresters of control over forestry. Instead, timber harvest plans along the North Coast and other sensitive watersheds would have to be endorsed by regional water boards." —  Wetlands and Rivers Davis to sign bill setting stage for Ballona Wetlands purchase (Office of the Governor, 09/18) "Governor Gray Davis today announced his intent to sign two bills, setting the stage for the State to acquire Ballona Wetlands, the largest remaining restorable wetlands in Los Angeles. The purchase agreement, already signed by the owners, now goes to the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) for approval of $139 million in funding for the purchase from Propositions 12 and 50. " Los Angeles wetlands proposal finds familiar critics (Daily News, 09/18) "More than a year after neighbors denounced a plan to develop a 75-acre wetlands using sanitized wastewater at Sepulveda Basin, city engineers have come back with a scaled-back proposal and new location nearby." Watsonville looks to county to clear river channel (Santa Cruz Sentinel, 09/18) "City and county officials tramped past a homeless encampment, piles of trash, old clothes and rusted shopping carts during a tour of the Pajaro River banks Wednesday." —  Oceans and Bays Coastal cleanup volunteers sought (Contra Costa Times, 09/18) "The city and the Zone 7 Water Agency are looking for volunteers to help clean up areas near creeks Saturday for the city's annual California Coastal Cleanup Day." Volunteers track pollutants in water (Monterey Herald, 09/19) "Each fall along Monterey Bay, the first rain of the season sends dozens of volunteers to the beaches to collect water samples. What they are looking for are traces of oil, pesticides and other pollutants that collect on roads and parking lots during the summer only to be washed into the bay with the rain." Tanker sunk here in WWII to get close look for oil leaks (SLO Tribune, 09/18) "A team of scientists will investigate the Montebello, a tanker sunk near Cambria in World War II, amid concerns that crude oil within the wreck might someday seep into the water." —  Sewer News State runs out of money to loan Laguna for sewer fix (LA Times, 09/19) "Laguna Beach will continue efforts to improve a sewer system deemed in violation of federal codes last year by the Environmental Protection Agency, though Sacramento officials have told the city that the state had run out of money."  —  Meetings IECOC announces annual water symposium (IECOC News Release, 09/18) Sept 25 "This Symposium will feature the following distinguished speakers who will present the latest regarding Urban Run Off, Storm Water, Waste Water, Water Treatment, and an Update on California’s Clean Water Programs (MS4 Permit & Industrial Permit). All of these presentations will focus on describing real and potential impacts to Orange County businesses."  Pipeline Assessment and Certification (PAC) Program training (NASSCO, 09/18) October 1-3 at Orange County Sanitation District: "Our most important tool in assessing the condition of a sewer pipe is by means of internal television inspection. The most basic information we need in the wastewater collection system industry is the condition of the sewer pipe from a structural, maintenance and physical dimension perspective." DWR to hold American River Salmon Festival (DWR News Release, 09/18) October 11-12 "Experts from the Department of Water Resources' Division of Environmental Services will help educate children and other visitors about aquatic invertebrates at the American River Salmon Festival on October 11-12." —  Local/Agency News DWR revenue requirements (DWR News Release, 09/18) "DWR releases revenue requirements for 2004" Board approves Reno water rate increase (SF Chronicle, 09/18) "Reno-area residents will pay more to turn on their taps under a rate increase approved the Truckee Meadows Water Authority board." About the California Water News The California Water News is a weekday e-mail with links to current news stories in the California water resources industry.  Subscription is free to qualified persons!  Please go to our subscription page to subscribe.  For more information, you can also see some frequently asked questions. 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