Wednesday, January
25, 2006
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Today's News
— Water Supply
Where's the water? (Tracy Press, 1/25) "Sixty
percent of all the water used in San Joaquin County comes from the
Eastern San Joaquin underground water basin, but that supply is in
serious trouble. "
Pump proposal
threatens water pact (Contra Costa Times, 1/25)
" California's
largest water users and business groups on Tuesday urged the state to
move forward with plans to pump more water out of the Delta, a move
that threatens to blow apart a truce that has held in the state's
historic water conflicts for more than a decade. "
Inland water agencies say they'll go with flow (Riverside P/E, 1/25) "Inland
water agencies involved in a long-standing dispute have agreed how
they would like to divvy up what could be billions of gallons of water
that stockpiles behind the towering Seven Oaks Dam near Highland. "
Interesting plans for valley water may be coming
(Desert Sun, 1/25)
Editorial. " Pumping
our valley's best drinking water onto golf courses doesn't make much
sense. That's why a proposed $70 million network of pipelines to
redistribute water in the valley is an intriguing idea worth pursuing. "
Good water supply expected for the CVP (Record-Searchlight, 1/24) "A
wet winter has federal officials expecting a hefty water supply for
the Central Valley Project this summer.
Grover Beach to consider seawater use
(San Luis Obispo Tribune, 1/24)
"Grover
Beach, like Arroyo Grande, likes the idea of using seawater to solve
its water problems. The city gets its water from the Arroyo Grande
Groundwater Basin. It's at the point where supplemental water is
needed, officials said, so seawater doesn't seep into the supply. "
Arcane’ political structure poses significant threat to state’s
water supply & distribution (Metro Investment Report, 1/24) "The
sale and distribution of water is essential for the state’s economy,
and even though the state has enough supply to meet current demand,
old policies hinder its distribution. Moreover, the state faces
potential environmental crises in the Bay-Delta, which, if not solved,
could create massive disruptions in supply to Southern California. "
—
Reservoirs and Watersheds
China finds chemical plants pose widespread risk (LA Times, 1/25) " More
than 100 chemical plants on the banks of China's rivers pose safety
hazards that could jeopardize drinking water and spread contamination
widely, China's environment chief said Tuesday. "
Choose your own Salton Sea revamp (Desert Sun, 1/25) "So
many Salton Sea plans, so little time. There are at least eight
visions for the future of California's largest lake floating around
Sacramento and the Coachella and Imperial valleys. "
Los Vaqueros Reservoir growth alternatives sought
(Contra Costa Times, 1/24) " Nearly
two years after Contra Costa voters approved plans to pursue a
possible expansion of Los Vaqueros Reservoir, a series of meetings are
scheduled this week to help determine what alternatives might exist. "
Heavy rains, uncertain gains
(Paradise Post, 1/24) " Lake
levels are up in the wake of heavy rains, but this does not guarantee
a whole year of elevated water storage. Finicky weather and
accommodating state regulations for flood-level reservoir inflows may
reduce the gains of this early abundance. "
C orps
General examines San Luis Rey channel
(NC Times, 1/24) " Two
stars hovered over the San Luis Rey River valley Monday afternoon;
they were attached to the beret of Maj. Gen. Don T. Riley, who was
inspecting recent flood-prevention efforts in the area as part of a
West Coast tour. "
Statewide coalition picks up steam in support of South Delta
improvements program (Business Wire, 1/24) " California's
Water Future (CWF), a statewide coalition of business, agricultural,
water, labor and planning interests, continues to garner wide-ranging
support for the South Delta Improvements Program (SDIP), the next step
in California's long-term plan to better manage and protect the
Bay-Delta's water resources and ecosystem. "
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Levees and Dams
—
Wastewater
—
Toxins
—
Local/Agency News
Public works dissent festers
(Stockton Record, 1/25) " The
Legislature began the process Tuesday of picking devils from the
details of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's $222.6billion public works
proposal, which could bring a new courthouse to Stockton, widen
Highway 99 and repair levees throughout San Joaquin County and the
Delta. "
Storm Damage in spotlight at PCWA meeting (Auburn Today, 1/24) " The
late December storms caused an estimated $425,000 in damages to water
and power facilities operated by the Placer County Water Agency, it
was reported Thursday (Jan. 19). "
Error-filled study blamed for Modesto shortfall
(Modesto Bee, 1/24) " The
controversial water-rate increase Modesto approved a year ago will
generate $6.5 million less than expected this fiscal year, according
to a city report.
"
DWR Director Snow presents Governor's Strategic Growth Plan
(DWR News Release, 1/24) " DWR
Director Lester Snow today outlined the flood control and water
management elements of Governor Schwarzenegger’s Strategic Growth Plan
in two legislative hearings. Below are copies of the presentations to
the State Assembly and State Senate. "
San Luis' main water man: An interview with Ron Munds, utilities
conservation coordinator
(SLO Tribune, 1/25) "
As utilities conservation coordinator for the city of San Luis Obispo,
he not only makes sure the city's water meets quality standards, but
he also has helped introduce innovative conservation programs such as
recycling and low-flush toilets over the past 17 years. Such programs
are now woven into the daily lives of San Luis Obispo residents. "
—
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