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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Quote of the Day: "When all else fails, read the instructions." Agnes Allen (Thanks to Maggi Brooks for this one!) Born on this Day: John Quincy Adams, Yul Brynner, Brett Somers, Giorgio Armani, Bobby Rice, Bonnie Pointer, Leon Spinks, Sela Ward, Suzanne Vega, Richie Sambora, Debbie Dunning, and Lil' Kim. On this Day in 1804: The United States' first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, was killed by Vice President Aaron Burr in a duel. Sent to more than 24,000 readers nationwide... and thousands more via our lineup of online ads like the one above that appears on watertechonline.com Latest postings: Orange County Sanitation District: Operator-in-Training or Plant Operator United Water: Industrial Source Reduction and Control Program Manager CA Urban Water Conservation Council: Technical Advisor Veolia Water: Plant Manager San Diego County Water Authority: Senior Water Resources Specialist (Environmental) Want more? See all postings. Today's News —  Security Upland water plant gets heightened security (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, 7/11) "A water treatment plant that is now operational at Ninth Street and Mountain Avenue will feature additional security measures." —  Water Supply DWR report looks at climate change impacts (DWR, 7/11) NEWS RELEASE. "DWR has released “Progress on Incorporating Climate Change into Management of California’s Water Resources,” a technical report that offers a first look at changes that may affect California’s water resources in the future." Climate report sees a thirsty future (Sacramento Bee, 7/11) "As global warming continues and California's mountain snowpack decreases, the state can expect to see a drastic drop in its drinking and farm water supplies, as well as more frequent winter flooding." Congress OKs study for Madera water project (Fresno Bee, 7/11) "An ambitious plan to store Madera County groundwater won a big boost Monday from the House of Representatives." Highlights of Proposition 65 (Associated Press, 7/10) "Proposition 65, the "Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986," was approved by nearly two-thirds of California voters." —  Levees Yuba County levee work faster, cheaper (Auburn Journal, 7/11) "A project to protect 40 percent of Yuba County residents will move forward a year ahead of schedule." —  Surface Water Delta salt battle intensifies (Stockton Record, 7/10) "The fight over salt in the Delta appears headed to court. Several groups, including the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, have filed lawsuits against state water officials over new salt standards. And the Department of Water Resources, the other main supplier of drinking water to 23 million Californians, is considering the same."  The opportunity to rebuild Redwood Creek (Eureka Times Standard, 7/10) "Redwood Creek runs like an artery through the little town of Orick. It's an artery that's been clogged by sediment from old logging, by leaking septic systems, invasive grasses and bad blood between the government and many residents." Kesterson wildlife refuge drainage issues (LA Times, 7/9) "More than two decades after toxic farm drainage emptying into a small wildlife refuge stilled the chatter of migrating waterfowl with death and deformity, the federal government is on the verge of deciding what to do with vast amounts of tainted irrigation water still produced by San Joaquin Valley croplands."  —  Wastewater Green sewage plant grows greener (Oakland Tribune, 7/11) "Alongside the majestic Pacific Coast Highway, beneath Sweeney Ridge and the speckled-wheat-and-green bluffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean, lies eight acres of pristine wetlands — the creative result of pure human waste."  Insurance co. sues after Palo Alto sewer backs up (Monterey Herald, 7/10) "David and Suzanne McKenna own their home in Palo Alto, Calif. Their residence suffered serious damage as the result of two backups of the city sewer serving their home." OCSD completes first segment of sewer project (OCSD, 7/10) NEWS RELEASE. "The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) has completed the first segment of its Bushard Trunk Sewer Replacement Project, from Panacea Drive to Atlanta Avenue." —  Clean Air Act Hospital demolition violates asbestos regs. (EPA, 7/10) NEWS RELEASE. "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled with Rideout Memorial Hospital and H & H Trenching, Inc. $5,802 for an alleged violation of the federal Clean Air Act asbestos regulations." —  Landfills and Cleanups Gregory Canyon landfill study back for comment (NC Times, 7/11) "A long-debated push to turn 1,770 acres of land on the Pala Indian reservation near Interstate 15 and Highway 76 into a landfill is back before the public." Cleanup of Chico dump parcel to start soon (Chico ER, 7/11) "Last fall, the regional water board imposed a $125,000 fine against Drake for failing to clean up the waste in the levee." Former owner in talks to clean up Empire Mine (Sacramento Business Journal, 7/10) "State environmental agencies hope to hammer out a legal agreement with Newmont Mining Co. to help clean up toxic materials left behind from the heyday of activity at Empire Mine in Grass Valley. " —  Meetings Stars of the Future: Reuse and Desalination (WateReuse, 7/10) Sept. 10-13. "21st Annual WateReuse Symposium to Focus on Water Reuse and Desalination. The latest information on water reuse and desalination applications, technologies, health and safety, funding, and legislative and regulatory activities will be on display September 10-13, 2006 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel during the 21st Annual WateReuse Symposium." —  Local/Agency News Former Carlsbad city manager Mamaux dies (NC Times, 7/11) "John Mamaux, 74, who died of heart-related issues, was known for his many accomplishments, including helping to bring the Westfield Plaza Camino Real shopping mall to Carlsbad, establishing Car Country Carlsbad's auto mall, and pushing through the Encina Wastewater Treatment Plant project." IID Division 3 director Hanks to be sworn in (IV Press, 7/10) "James Hanks, newly elected Imperial Irrigation District Division 3 director, will be sworn in to his seat during a ceremony set for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in El Centro." OCSD board elects chair and vice chair (OCSD, 7/10) NEWS RELEASE. "The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) Board of Directors recently elected Jim Ferryman and Doug Davert as chair and vice chair of the board, respectively." Power, water outages fray nerves (LA Daily News, 7/11) "Residents of a Canyon Country neighborhood grew angry Monday after living in 100-plus-degree temperatures with no water or electricity, a crisis that left two hospitalized." —  Everything Else Woman killed in Big Dig Tunnel fall (Associated Press, 7/11) "Three-ton concrete panels fell from the ceiling of the city's Big Dig tunnel, killing a woman in a car and shutting down a section of the massive building project that has become both a central route through the city and a source of construction concerns and cost overruns." 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