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Overview April 24, 2014

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Aquafornia news December 14, 2018 Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Sonoma County explores fees to pay for new groundwater management plan

Thousands of Sonoma County residents who rely on groundwater will likely see new fees on their property tax bill next fall, helping pay for a legally required groundwater regulatory plan. Local agencies governing groundwater resources were created in 2017 following the passage of a landmark California law intended to safeguard the previously unregulated water supply.

Aquafornia news December 13, 2018 Marin Independent Journal

Community voices support, concerns on Mt. Tam e-bike use

Fairfax resident Larry Stratton was one attendee who spoke at the Marin Municipal Water District’s public forum on e-bikes at the Corte Madera Community Center on Tuesday. The district is considering revising its e-bike prohibition on the Mount Tamalpais watershed and held the forum to garner the public’s views.

Aquafornia news December 11, 2018 Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Sonoma County leaders again face dilemma: what to do with large Chanate Road tract

Supervisors will consider the possibility of issuing a request for proposals from developers for the sale of the Chanate Road land, comprised of 12 separate parcels, in its entirety or smaller pieces. Certain parcels would be excluded from a potential sale, including a 26-acre plot owned by the Sonoma County Water Agency and a nearly 10-acre parcel that will be dedicated for public access and use, according to a staff report.

Aquafornia news December 11, 2018 Marin Independent Journal

Editorial: Novato project marks return on taxpayers’ investment

Some of that Bay Area tax voters approved for saving and restoring baylands is making its way back to Marin. In 2016, 73.5 percent of Marin voters endorsed a $12 annual parcel tax to create and fund the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority, and the agency just awarded Marin a $520,000 grant to help design a project that would restore 85 to 155 acres of wetlands around Novato’s Deer Island.

Aquafornia news December 10, 2018 Marin Independent Journal

Marin water district mulls revisions to Mt. Tam e-bike restrictions

After nearly a year of public input on the issue, the Marin Municipal Water District is considering revising its electronic bike restrictions in the Mount Tamalpais watershed. … “We’re doing our due diligence to explore all the pros and cons of allowing e-bikes on fire roads,” said Crystal Yezman, the district’s facilities and watershed division manager.

Aquafornia news December 4, 2018 San Francisco Chronicle

Commentary: In San Francisco, you, too, can adopt a … drain

One night, my [Caille Millner] husband came home with an announcement: he’d adopted a drain. … He told me about contacting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, which has run an Adopt-a-Drain program since 2016, and selecting the large drain at the corner of our street.

Aquafornia news December 3, 2018 San Jose Mercury News

Bay Area forecast: More rain on the way

Precipitation since Oct. 1 across the key watersheds of Northern California — eight areas from Lake Tahoe to Mount Shasta that feed many of the state’s largest reservoirs — are running just below average so far this winter. As of Sunday, the “Northern Sierra eight-station index” has recorded 8.4 inches of precipitation, 83 percent of normal for this time of year.

Aquafornia news July 23, 2014 Marin Independent Journal

Ross Valley Fee Hiked, Consultants Hired for Flood Project

From the Marin Independent Journal:

Ross Valley’s controversial flood fee was hiked 3 percent Tuesday, helping pay for a public relations campaign smoothing the waters for projects that will turn key park areas into flood retention basins.

Aquafornia news July 22, 2014 San Jose Mercury News

‘Water Cops’ Being Hired By Bay Area Agencies to Root Out Water Waste

From the San Jose Mercury News:

California’s worsening drought and mandatory new state water rules are prompting Bay Area water agencies to beef up their conservation staffs — the employees sometimes called “water cops.”

Aquafornia news July 22, 2014 Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Healdsburg Asks ‘Save Our Smiles’ to Write Pro-fluoridation Ballot Argument

From the Santa Rosa Press Democrat:

Healdsburg Mayor Jim Wood is a dentist who believes in the effectiveness of fluoridated water in combating tooth decay. But he won’t be writing the argument against a November ballot measure to remove fluoride from the city’s water.

Aquafornia news July 21, 2014

Commentary: New Purification Center Enhances Recycled Water Quality

From the San Jose Mercury News, in a commentary by Richard Santos:

In the midst of exceptional drought conditions, a new, locally controlled, drought-proof water source for Silicon Valley could not have come at a better time. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, in partnership with the cities of San Jose and Santa Clara, is celebrating the completion of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.

Aquafornia news July 18, 2014

Commentary: Mismanagement Turned Lake Merced Into a Money Pit

From the San Francisco Chronicle, in a commentary by Jerry Cadagan and Mondy Lariz:

San Francisco taxpayers and water ratepayers once again have been fleeced of millions of dollars as a result of mismanagement at the city’s once highly regarded Lake Merced.

Aquafornia news July 17, 2014 San Jose Mercury News

San Jose’s New High-tech Water Purification Plant to Expand Recycled Water Use

From the San Jose Mercury News:

When the San Francisco 49ers’ stadium opens next month in Santa Clara, almost all of it will be new except for one thing: the water used to irrigate the field and flush the toilets.

Aquafornia news July 16, 2014 Argus

Alameda County Water District to Consider Drought Surcharge

From The Argus:

After 12 consecutive years of rate increases, water district directors will meet Thursday to consider another hike for customers, including extra penalties for heavy water users.

Aquafornia news July 14, 2014 Marin Independent Journal

Marin Water Officials Contemplate State Proposal to Slap Fines on Water Wasters

From the Marin Independent Journal:

With no end to the extreme dry weather in sight, Marin water officials are waiting to see whether state leaders will make the move to allow local authorities to slap water wasters with unprecedented fines of up to $500 a day.

Aquafornia news July 10, 2014 San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News will Host Public Forum in Palo Alto to Discuss Drought

From the San Jose Mercury News:

This newspaper will host a free public forum, entitled “Dry Times: An in-depth discussion about Bay Area water issues,” scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 17 at the Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. …

Joining the discussion will be: Jim Fiedler, Santa Clara Valley Water District chief operating officer; Arthur R.

Aquafornia news July 9, 2014 San Francisco Chronicle

SF’s Francisco Reservoir a Step Closer to Becoming Park

From the San Francisco Chronicle:

The long-closed Francisco Reservoir on Russian Hill is a step closer to becoming a city park after the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approved a land transfer Tuesday.

Aquafornia news July 9, 2014 Associated Press

Bay Area Governments Make Big Electric-vehicle Buy

From the Associated Press:

A group of San Francisco Bay Area cities, counties and water agencies has joined forces for what is being billed as one of the largest single government purchases of all-electric vehicles in the country.

Aquafornia news July 8, 2014

Commentary: Gritty Gleneagles Golf Course’s Biggest Hazard — Water Bill

From the San Francisco Chronicle, in C.W. Nevius’ column:

Gleneagles, the quirky, challenging, everyman’s golf course in one of San Francisco’s roughest neighborhoods, is having trouble making ends meet. … However, the latest blow, a major increase in water rates, has course operator Tom Hsieh wondering if the effort is worth it.

Aquafornia news July 7, 2014 San Jose Mercury News

Water District Sleuths Help Bay Area Residents Cut Waste

From the San Jose Mercury News:

Drew Mathers doesn’t carry a badge or a gun, but he’s still a detective — one who spends his days snooping through the bathrooms and backyards of Silicon Valley. … He’s on the hunt for water waste.

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