Delta
Ground rumbles for sake of research
Story
From The Record - Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011
UCLA researcher shake model levee, for peat's sake
Story
From Sacramento Bee - Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011
Earthquake simulator gives model levee a big shake
Story
From Contra Costa Times - Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
From San Jose Mercury News - Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
Scientists shake fragile Delta levee in hope of averting statewide catastrophe
Story
From UCLA Today - Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
(The following response is posted to the above newspaper stories.)
Coalition response...Efforts by UCLA researchers to determine the stability of levees built on peat soils in the Delta will provide valuable information as water users look to protect the Delta ecosystem and secure a reliable supply of water. As the researchers admit, more study needs to be done. Realizing that the levee that was subject to the testing was built by the researchers, further questions need to be answered, such as: What happens when a levee that has been holding back water for years undergoes similar tests? Or what would happen if a levee that has been subject to natural forces---tunneling rodents and erosion---is tested? We look forward to the results of the continued research.
PEOPLE
Service set in Sept. for former Westlands chief Jerry Butchert
Blog
By Mark Grossi
From Fresno Bee - Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
WATER SUPPLY
Water district moves closer to grant project
Story
From Lodi News Sentinel - Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011
Irony abounds in sale of Kern water
Editorial
From Bakersfield Californian - Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011
Tulare County's water watcher looks at the big picture
Story
From Visalia Times Delta - Friday, Aug. 26, 2011
DELTA
Discussion at council meeting suggests message is starting to be heard
Blog
By Tim Quinn
From ACWA - Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
FISHERIES
Reclamation to open Red Bluff Diversion Dam gates
Press release
From USBR - Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
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