CAL MATTERS: California drought: Water providers still predict shortages next year Cal Matters News December 13, 2022Despite December storms, water supplies remain low in many areas. Some managers expect to impose severe restrictions on their customers....
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Amid Punishing Drought, California Is Set to Adopt Rules to Reduce Water Leaks. The Process has Lagged Inside Climate News News October 6, 2022 8The state expects to soon establish standards for urban water losses. Fixing them is cheaper than other solutions like recycling...
THIS JUST IN … June 2022 Urban Water Conservation Update: Water use trending down State Water Board Agency News August 2, 2022 527From the State Water Resources Control Board: Statewide water use in June was 7.6% lower than in June 2020, and...
PRESS RELEASE: State Enlists Commercial, Industrial Sector in Water Conservation Efforts CA Natural Resources Agency Agency News June 7, 2022 140From the Natural Resources Agency: As Californians continue efforts to reduce water use at homes and on farms, the Newsom...
STATE WATER BOARD: Urban water conservation numbers for February show state water use decreased by 0.5% Maven Meetings and Events April 13, 2022 210Also, Staff preliminary analyses show water use rises with income; most water utilities have regressive rate structures At the April...
GUEST COMMENTARY: Climate-proofing California’s water future, one drought dollar at a time Maven Guest contributors March 30, 2022 211Commentary written by Charming Evelyn, chair of the Water Committee and vice chair of the Environmental Justice Committee at Sierra...
THIS JUST IN …As Western Drought Worsens, Governor Newsom Moves to Bolster Regional Conservation Efforts Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release/Other March 28, 2022 874Executive order calls on local water suppliers to activate drought contingency plans Governor orders Water Board to consider ban on watering of...
CAL MATTERS: Newsom imposes new California water restrictions — leaves details to locals Cal Matters News March 28, 2022Still resisting statewide water rationing for parched California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking local suppliers to tighten water limits. by...
NOTICE: Drought Conservation Emergency Regulation – January 2022 Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS January 8, 2022 215From the State Water Resources Control Board: On January 4, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency...
NOW AVAILABLE: Wastewater, Urban Trees and Parklands Methods Workshops: Presentation Materials Available Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS December 27, 2021 88From the State Water Board: On December 2 & 3, 2021, State Water Board staff hosted two workshops providing an...
ACWA CONFERENCE: Water Board Vice Chair Dorene D’Adamo on climate change, water supplies, conservation, safe and affordable drinking water Maven Event coverage December 7, 2021 183At the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Fall Conference held last week, the keynote speaker at the luncheon was...
THIS JUST IN … Governor Newsom Expands Drought Emergency Statewide, Urges Californians to Redouble Water Conservation Efforts Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release/Other October 19, 2021 768From the Office of the Governor: Following the second driest year on record and with near record low storage in...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Regulators Turn Off Tap on Trump Vision of Water-Wasting Showers Courthouse News Service News July 16, 2021Officials say reinstatement of water-efficiency standards for showerheads will help the environment and lower utility bills. By Brandi Buchman, Courthouse...
THIS JUST IN … As drought conditions intensify, Governor Newsom issues Executive Order, calling on Californians to take simple actions to conserve water Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release/Other July 8, 2021 1178Voluntary 15 percent reduction in water use urged to preserve available supplies, protect water reserves Press release from the Office...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Drought Spurs Worry, Opportunities for Water Solutions in California Courthouse News Service News May 27, 2021 4Water experts believe efficiency measures and technological innovation will help California meet the needs of its 40 million thirsty residents...