On Water

Reservoir levels plummet; rationing seen on horizon: Northern California reservoir is nearing its lowest point in 3 decades.
The Orange County Register / by Pat Brennan

Water conservation a California necessity
The San Francisco Chronicle / by Timothy F. Brick and William Patzert
Timothy F. Brick is chairman of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and serves on the Water Resources Center Archives' Advisory Board. William Patzert is a climatologist with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.

Conserve or we'll do it for you, state says: Gov.'s panel gives tough warning
North County Times / by Bradley J. Fikes

Issues swirl around proposed dams: If bond terms ironed out, voters could have say
San Diego Union-Tribune / by Michael Gardner

Restoring Watsonville wetlands
Register Pajaronia by Todd Guild

Protecting fishing resources on the West Coast
Napa Valley Register / by Vern Goehring

Los Angeles River may get protection through the Clean Water Act: The EPA will define 'traditional navigable waters' for the waterway, which could affect development in some hillside and mountain areas.
The Los Angeles Times / by Kenneth R. Weiss

Thirsty Utah aims to conserve water: Landscape tinkering can help state, water districts reach goal
The Salt Lake Tribune / by Brandon Loomis

Eastern Municipal Water District receives $4.9 million grant (PDF)
[Press Release]