Thursday, January 5, 2012

News articles and links from Jan. 5, 2012

Water supply

It's time to repair and prepare our water infrastructure

Viewpoint

By Daniel Curtin

From Capitol Weekly - Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012

Coalition response...The need to modernize California's water infrastructure is clearly explained by this author. The visionary leadership from years ago that resulted in the construction of the State Water Project is needed once again. We really never know what we'll get in terms of snowpack and runoff and there's always the potential for a series of dry years. That is why we need to be able to store water in wet years so it is available to use when it's dry...and this is shaping up to be one of those years. Taking 10-20% off the top of flood flows when available could make the difference when water is most needed.

WATER SUPPLY

Merced-area's farmers not panicking yet over dry winter

Story

From Merced Sun-Star - Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012

A dry start to the winter season has many California growers concerned, but Merced County farmers may have reason to remain optimistic.

The bleak snowpack stats and even worse news next two weeks

Blog

By Ken Clark

From AccuWeather - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

Central Valley farmers to get early water delivery

Story

From Modesto Bee - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

New report says investing in water efficiency boosts jobs, local economies

Story

From ACWA - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

As the faucet turns, Kern County style

Column

By Lois Henry

From Bakersfield Californian - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

DELTA

Delta Independent Science Board to meet next week

Announcement

From Delta Stewardship Council

FISHERIES

Salmon and their mysterious ways

Blog

By David Guy

From Water/Food/Environment - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

LEGISLATURE

Bill introduced to ensure Delta oversight

Story

From Lodi News Sentinel - Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2012

Calif. Legislature to face redevelopment, water

Story

From SF Chronicle - Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012

Speaker Perez: Fix water bond. and more

Story

From KQED - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

New year, old problems for California lawmakers

Story

From Ventura County Star - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

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