The Groundwater Storage InnovationsWater Efficiency - Mauy-June 2010
Albert Robles, board president of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California, can't help but be excited when he looks to the future.... >>
Assistant secretary of Interior warns of America's shrinking water supplySignal Hill Tribune - May 1, 2010
Anne Castle, an assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, says one of her priorities is to bring the water sustainability ethic to the entire country.... >>
Water Department offering you money to get rid of your lawnLong Beach Press Telegram - March 30, 2010
Long Beach Residents and businesses can apply for rebates up to $2,500 to replace water-intensive grass lawns with drought-tolerant landscapes... >>
Officials: California's Drought Far From OverKCBS Channel 2 - January 26, 2010
WRD General Manager Robb Whitaker talks to KCBS Channel 2 about California's drought ... >>
60 Minutes Report: California, Running DryCBSNews.com - December 27, 2009
A three-year drought in California is bringing a decades-long fight over water to a head, forcing tough choices. Lesley Stahl reports.... >>
California aquifers rapidly losing waterReuters - December 14, 2009
California's two main river basins and the aquifers beneath its agricultural heartland have lost nearly enough water since 2003 to fill Lake Mead... >>
Judge rules against landmark 2003 state water pactLA Times - December 12, 2009
If the tentative ruling is upheld, the agreement aimed at reducing California's reliance on Colorado River water would be voided.... >>
Encouraging rainfall across most of Californiaexaminer.com - December 13, 2009
Rain and snowfall over the past few days has made a significant dent in the water deficit around the Bay Area and California... >>
Dispelling California's water mythsSF Gate - December 14, 2009
The sweeping package of laws designed to overhaul California's troubled water system demonstrates that the Legislature can address this urgent issue in a difficult fiscal and political environment.... >>
Agencies debate merit of $11 billion water bond Malibu Times - Nov 17, 2009
The bond is part of a package of water policy bills passed by the Legislature that would set new rules for water conservation... >>
DWP report: Aging iron pipes caused water main breaks 89.3 KPCC - Nov 18, 2009
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power released a report Tuesday discussing the rash of water main breaks that took place in September and October... >>
Seeking solution to water crisisSanta Maria Times - Nov 16, 2009
n California, water policy is an issue that has produced huge conflicts and little progress over the past 30 years. As a result, many farmers have had to... >>
California's Water Situation ExplainedNews10.net - October 12, 2009
The governor and water experts, even federal judges, insist if the water system doesn't get rebuilt, California will run out of water... >>
DWP recruits JPL to investigate Los Angeles water main breaksLA Times - October 9, 2009
Scientists at the laboratory are examining whether tectonic activity might be contributing to a rise in 'major blowouts' that have flooded streets and buckled pavement.... >>
Water agency outlines plans to make area drought proofLos Angeles Wave - September 3, 2009
The state of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California is "remarkably good" despite a three-year drought, according to Albert Robles... >>
California moves toward stringent chromium 6 standard for drinking waterLA Times - August 21, 2990
California took the first step Thursday toward setting a drinking water standard for chromium 6 that could force cities and water districts to undertake costly treatment.... >>
Governor asks President to declare drought disasterUSA Today - August 25, 2990
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he wants President Obama to reconsider sending federal disaster aid to help California's drought-stricken communities.... >>
L.A. may relax some tough watering restrictionsLA Times - July 23, 2009
City officials are looking at loosening the law for the city's parks department and other large landowners.... >>
Water-saving fixtures now required in new Los Angeles buildingsLA Times - July 22, 2009
New buildings in Los Angeles will be required to have low-flow faucets, toilets, urinals, shower heads and other plumbing devices... >>
Torrance passes mandatory water limitsDaily Breeze - July 22, 2009
The first mandatory limits on water usage in Torrance since the withering drought of the early 1990s was imposed Tuesday by the City Council. ... >>
