California officials say a marsh restoration site provides key fish habitat. Critics say much of the land is too high above sea level to benefit fish.
Ian James
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Tensions grow over lack of a water deal for the shrinking Colorado River
Two months ago, federal officials told states that depend on the Colorado River to make plans for major cuts. Negotiations have yet to produce a deal.
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With California expected to lose 10% of its water within 20 years, Newsom calls for urgent action
Citing global warming, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a new water strategy to conserve, capture, recycle and desalinate supplies.
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California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction
A state water board official has resigned, claiming the Newsom administration has “nearly eviscerated” the board’s ability to confront drought.
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As Colorado River reservoirs drop, Western states urged to ‘act now’
The federal government is telling seven states to make plans for drastically cutting water use along the Colorado River within two months.
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California farms and Bay Area cities ordered to stop diverting water from rivers
California officials have ordered new water curtailments due to drought, barring certain cities and farms from diverting river water.
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California bans watering ‘non-functional’ grass in some areas, strengthening drought rules
California water regulators have banned the watering of decorative “non-functional” grass at commercial, industrial and institutional properties.
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Newsom urges aggressive water conservation and warns of statewide restrictions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has voiced concerns that the state’s approach toward drought conservation needs to be more aggressive.
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California Coastal Commission rejects plan for Huntington Beach desalination plant
After hours of intense debate Thursday, coastal regulators rejected Poseidon Water’s proposal to build a desalination plant in Huntington Beach.
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California could shrink water use in cities by 30% or more, study finds
Researchers say California’s cities have big potential to use water more efficiently while taking advantage of stormwater and recycled wastewater.