Changing Tide
Turf and money battles continue over California water reform
It’s been about 20 months since lawmakers and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger breathlessly announced a historic agreement called the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009, an ambitious plan to overhaul the state’s antiquated water system. Much has changed since then, but much more is still [click on title to continue reading...]
Water Wise Man
Engineer David Ford on giving unpopular answers
to a flood of questions
Being the bearer of unwelcome news rarely makes you the most popular person in town, particularly when it comes to flood control. But it doesn’t worry David Ford, one of the most trusted figures on California’s sometimes-contentious flood control scene and a [click on title to continue reading...]
Stately Water Boy, March 2009
California is undoubtedly facing historic water challenges. The list goes on with no easy answers in sight: flood risks, drought, environmental and infrastructure degradation, and water quality issues. We sat down recently with California Department of Water Resources Director Lester Snow to learn more about some of these thorny issues. [click [click on title to continue reading...]