Water-Smart Renovation Project in Capitol Park
Capitol Park is the oldest arboretum west of the Mississippi River. It sets on 40 acres that surround the Capitol. It has been called “California’s front yard”. It was founded in 1860. It contains over 1,000 trees. Many of them are historic icons. Some were removed from Civil War Battlefields and replanted in the Park. […]
DWR Releases updated California Water Plan
After five years of preparation and significant input from stakeholders, the California Department of Water Resources today released its updated California Water Plan which places significant emphasis on integrated regional water management and multi-agency collaboration. The voluminous document – dubbed Update 2013 due to its original expected date of completion – outlines the goals state […]
Statewide Reservoir Levels Continue to Decline
As the drought continues, California’s reservoir levels have dropped dramatically, especially in the state’s major reservoirs which currently sit at 43% of historical averages. While comparisons to the 1976 water year have been made, Department of Water Resources Chief Hydrologist Maury Roos says statewide conditions are more similar to those of the 1992 water year. […]
State Water Board Approves Emergency Regulation to Increase Water Conservation
Due to the severe continuing drought in California, on July 15, 2015, the State Water Resources Control Board approved emergency regulations to ensure water agencies and their customers conserve outdoor water use or face possible fines. Almost 60% of water use is for outdoor landscaping, mostly turf. Californians will be expected to stop washing down […]
Be Fire Smart!
April 30, 2014 Be Fire Smart! High winds and hot, dry weather = fire threat Southern California is experiencing extremely hot, dry weather, compounded by powerful Santa Ana winds, gusting up to 75 mph in some areas, prompting red flag warnings. Temperatures in some areas could reach 100°. The prolonged drought has made the threat of […]
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