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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