Friday, March 25, 2011

News articles and links from March 25, 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL

Federal EPA administrator tours Valley farms

Story

From Fresno Bee- Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made her first trip to the Valley on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at how farmers are using technology and innovation to reduce air emissions and conserve water.

WATER QUALITY

California water issue stirs debate

Opinion

From The Packer- Friday, March 25, 2011

Monterey County, Calif., growers hope a murky debate over water clarifies in April with minimal effect on crop production. Pesticide and fertilizer runoff are at issue as the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board weighs new rules for irrigated farming.

WATER SUPPLY

Friant Dam makes room for massive runoff

TV News

From Fresno Channel 30 - Thursday, March 24, 2011

The extra water is forcing officials to fill Valley rivers and farmers are not happy about it.

OTHER

Board to state: Fix the Salton Sea

Story

From mydesert.com - Friday, March 25, 2011

The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution urging the state of California to move forward with long-delayed plans to restore the Salton Sea.

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