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DWR Releases 2010 Accomplishment Documents
Do you wonder what the heck California’s DWR is up to? You’re in luck, as they have released their 2010 accomplishments. DWR has released a fact sheet detailing its accomplishments on the California Water Plan in 2010, including developments in content, collaboration and outreach. The department has released additional accomplishment documents on its website, including […]
Los Angeles Board of Public Works Closer to Implementing LID Ordinance
Yet more good news from SoCal, as the City of Los Angeles moves forward with adopting an Low Impact Design (LID) ordinance. Go L.A.! I especially like this quote from Board of Public Works Commissioner Paula Daniels, responsible for drafting the LID ordinance: “We are one final step away from passage of […]
The Use of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems in Concert With Water Reclamation and Reuse
Hey, they stole my line! And nothing makes me happier than watching as more and more organizations, governmental entities and journal articles, like this one from “Water Efficiency“, promote localized water use and reuse. The Use of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems in Concert With Water Reclamation and Reuse By Dennis E. Hallahan […]
Opportunity to Make Comments on the Delta Stewardship Council’s “Water Resources White paper”
One of the best things you can do to ensure your water supply in California is to get involved in how the water from the San Francisco Bay Delta is being managed. While an extremely complex issue, with many conflicting stakeholders and their interests, taking the time to read this White paper […]
Job Posting: NRDC Water Policy Analyst
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Santa Monica, Chicago, and Beijing. Our staff of over 300 includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts, and educators working to protect the […]
Job Posting: International Water and Communities Initiative at Pacific Institute
The Pacific Institute is seeking a new full-time Research Associate II or a Senior Associate to support work in the International Water and Communities Initiative. Founded in 1987 and based in Oakland, California, Pacific Institute works to develop solutions to the related problems of environmental protection, economic development, and human health from […]