Tag: shawn novack
Letter: Central Valley Project allocates water to San Benito County
The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has announced initial surface water supply allocations from the Central Valley Project (CVP) for the 2024 water year.
The 2023...
Despite storms, drought presses on
Although recent rains have saturated Hollister and the surrounding areas—with more precipitation on the way—experts advised this week that California is nowhere close to...
Water service continues after vehicle crash damages Hollister plant
A vehicle accident over the weekend disrupted electrical power to the West Hills Water Treatment Plant, but authorities say there will be no major...
Guest view: Drought: It ain’t over until it’s over
California’s drought is not over despite a bounty of snowfall and rain over the past month: California’s snowpack—a critical source of water—is 150% of average for early...
Drought returns to San Benito County
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in San Benito County on May 10, pointing to early warm temperatures that have hardened soils and...
Novack: Recycled water pumps to ag users
The water district, in collaboration with the City of Hollister, has developed a recycled water program. The program is designed to shift part of our future water supplies to more locally-controlled and reliable sources of water. Nothing is more reliable and sustainable for the planet than recycled water.
‘Going Green’ show celebrates anniversary with parks discussion
The public access show “Going Green” marked its two-year anniversary with a half-hour December show devoted to the San Benito County regional park and river parkway plan. David Huboi, a member of the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce’s green committee and a local architect, and co-host Shawn Novack, the San Benito County's water conservation project manager, gathered three panelists to discuss the topic with them Dec. 7, for an episode that begins airing this week.
County farmers learn how to use satellite data
More than two dozen local growers gathered for a presentation by a NASA researcher Feb. 9 about satellite technology that could help them monitor irrigation of crops – and increase yield while lowering water usage.
New satellite technology could help local growers
Researcher will discuss NASA software for agriculture
