California juggles water and environmental concerns
Fish and ecosystems generate funding and lawsuits in California, which seeks to strengthen water resilience and environmental well-being amidst climate concerns.
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California appeals court upholds ruling against Westlands Water District
A California Appeals Court upholds a ruling against Westlands Water District’s bid for permanent access to federally controlled water, citing missing financial information. Critics view the contract as favoring large farms over the environment and other stakeholders.
EPA to investigate allegations of discrimination by California Water Board
The EPA is investigating the California State Water Resources Control Board for alleged racial and ethnic discrimination in managing Bay-Delta water standards.
$152 million allocated for water storage projects in the west
The Department of Interior is investing $152M in six Western US water projects to boost drinking water supply and climate resilience.
California eases rules to recharge aquifers with floodwater
With increasing floodwaters from atmospheric river storms, California’s governor and regulators are making it easier to capture stormwater to recharge aquifers.
Bureau of Reclamation to receive $1.4 billion in proposed budget
The administration’s proposed 2014 budget for the Bureau of Reclamation prioritizes climate resiliency and drought mitigation.