It has been a very busy summer, and I am still catching up on news. In tracking down various bits and pieces of water news from the past few weeks, I ran across a curious document — an official statement from the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors (PDF), released at the end of July, regarding … Continue reading
The public trust doctrine was extended in 1983 to protect the unique ecosystem and environment of Mono Lake. Should it be extended once again — this time to protect coho salmon on the Scott River? It’s no secret that California has serious problems when it comes to groundwater management. Aquifers throughout the state are pumped … Continue reading
Last week brought some interesting news relating to the 2009 Drought Water Bank (DWB). In early 2009, the DWB had been fast-tracked by Governor Schwarzenegger and the Dept. of Water Resources, to use water transfers as a means of supplying additional water to users experiencing drought shortages. On February 27, 2009, the Governor issued a … Continue reading