LA Times (AOL), 7/22/2024. California residents are using about 8 fewer gallons of water per day than they did during the last drought emergency, according to newly released state data.
Water Finance & Management, 7/22/2024. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a $14.8 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Palmdale Water District (PWD) in Southern California. The agency said the loan will assist the district’s regional advanced water augmentation program to expand the water supply by and establish a drought-proof drinking water supply for more than 125,000 residents.
KTLA, 7/19/2024. Beachgoers are being urged to avoid going into the water at more than a dozen beaches in Los Angeles County. On Friday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water use warnings for 13 L.A. area beaches due to bacteria levels that are currently “exceeding health standards when last tested.” The warnings come as another heat wave is expected to grip the Southland, with some communities experiencing temperatures in the high-90s and other facing triple digits.
East Bay Times, 7/19/2024. The legacy of a public health achievement in Oroville — adding fluoride in drinking water — is now on its way to being reversed as Oroville councilors pleaded for personal choice over its widely-researched public health benefits, leaving health experts worried on dental care costs likely increasing for rural children.
SF Chronicle, 7/22/2024. A strong area of high pressure continues to dominate West Coast weather this July, contributing to what could wind up as the hottest month on record in several western states.
Interagency Ecological Program, 7/19/2024. A Juvenile Production Estimate (JPE), as we discussed in Part 1 of this essay, is an estimate of the number and timing of outmigrating juvenile spring-run Chinook(opens in new tab) Salmon (“spring run”) as they enter the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It is an important tool for protecting these fish because it helps water managers anticipate when these salmon may be at risk of becoming entrained in water diversions as well as serving as an important check on the status of this population.
Maven’s Notebook, 7/22/2024. Californians’ water usage is down 9%; More inland heat before late July reprieve; Harder introduces bill to keep nutria out of Central Valley; Wave goodbye to 19 feet of water as Lake Mead begins 6-month drop; and more
Business Insider, 7/19/2024. Despite enduring droughts for much of the past 15 years, California continues to lead the nation in water consumption. During these dry periods, some of the state's local governments began to look for ways to diversify their water supplies away from lengthy pipelines and expensive, out-of-state sources.
The Department of Water Resources (DWR), in partnership with California State Association of Counties (CSAC), is convening a new series of virtual roundtable-style gatherings for county staff who are responsible for the planning and implementation of SB 552 of 2021 (Hertzberg). This series is scheduled in response to feedback DWR received from counties in 2023 at the end of the collaborative development of the County Drought Resilience Planning Guidebook, where counties emphasized the benefits and values of sharing information and practices.
The California Natural Resources Agency is hosting its 17th Oroville Dam Citizens Advisory Commission meeting on Friday, August 2 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Alameda County Water District (ACWD) and California Project WET program invite educators who work with students in 3rd through 12th grades for a workshop learning about the science of climate change and the connection to California’s water resources.
Join the Department of Water Resources for the Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative meetings. Members of the public will be able to observe each meeting and provide public comments in-person at the meeting location or remotely.
When: October 18, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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