Tag: water
Letter: Water is life
Re: Climate talk focuses on watersheds, Free Lance, March 21, 2025
More than a breath of fresh air or a drink of clear cool water...
Pajaro watershed focus of regional climate talk
About 80 people gathered March 10 in the historic Aromas Community Grange after the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) selected the Pajaro River...
Trump takes steps to overhaul CA water delivery
President Donald Trump lost no time Jan. 20 in advancing his agenda for California’s water supply with a “presidential action” intended to send more...
Hollister, SJB may receive federal water funds
A federal committee last week approved a program that includes about $63 million in funding for the improvement and expansion of water infrastructure. If...
Federal, state water managers announce increased deliveries
Managers of California’s two main water storage and delivery systems on March 22 announced increases to forecasted water allocations for millions of people and...
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...
Letter: Groundwater is vital for life, commerce
National Groundwater Awareness Week is celebrated from March 10-16. It is an annual week of awareness, education and advocacy focusing on one of the...
State approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water
In a milestone for creating a major new source of drinking water, California has approved its first standards for turning sewage into potable water...
Guest view: Water softeners, a hard problem
Water softeners reduce the “hardness” of the water in your household, which can have several benefits for consumers. Less soap and detergents are needed...
Letter: The next age of water
The California Water Plan is the state’s strategic roadmap for managing the state’s precious water resources equitably and sustainably. First developed in 1957, it has been...
