Analyzing the Connection Between Upstream and Downstream Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report in January 2015 assessing stream and wetland connectivity. The report, Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review and Synthesis of the Scientifc Evidence, analyzes over one thousand peer-reviewed publications in an effort to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the connectivity and mechanisms by […]
Brown is the New Green: The Response to California’s Drought
Last month, Governor Jerry Brown announced a $1 billion relief plan for California’s now four-year-long drought. Money in the relief plan will be allocated as such:
New Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing in California
California’s newest regulations for hydraulic fracturing are scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2015. These regulations are a result of Senate Bill No. 4 (SB-4), which was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on September 20, 2013. Fracking has been a controversial topic across the country due to the potential for groundwater contamination […]
Water Issues on the California Ballot
California is in a water crisis. Proposition 1, on the California ballot for the coming November 4th Election Day proposes to improve water quality, supply, and infrastructure with a $7.5 billion general obligation bond. Proposition 1 would support improvements to the following: