Senators insist on judicial review of water tunnels project Gallery Senators insist on judicial review of water tunnels project California, California WaterFix, Wastewater, Water Senators insist on judicial review of water tunnels projectE&E News » California’s two Democratic senators have committed themselves to opposing a controversial House provision that would block judicial review of the state’s WaterFix tunnel project. While backstage discussions have occurred, opponents of the $17 billion tunnel project recognize the judicial review ban is all but certain to pass the House as part of a fiscal 2019 Interior and EPA appropriations bill. Michelle2018-06-18T10:30:42-08:00June 15, 2018|
Army Corps to fund additional $1.8B in projects with new work plan Gallery Army Corps to fund additional $1.8B in projects with new work plan Funding, U.S. News Army Corps to fund additional $1.8B in projects with new work planBetter Roads » The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY 2018 Work Plan includes an additional $1.772 billion provided in Congress’ $1.3 trillion spending package enacted March 23. Of that amount, $956 million will go to navigation projects; $541 million for flood risk management; and $275 million for other projects. Michelle2018-06-18T10:05:59-08:00June 15, 2018|
DWR expands on response to spillway forensic report Gallery DWR expands on response to spillway forensic report California, Dams, Oroville Dam DWR expands on response to spillway forensic reportChico Enterprise-Record » The state Department of Water Resources has beefed up its response to the independent forensic report on what caused the Oroville Dam spillway failure last year. A revised dam safety policy, which will “further define roles and responsibilities” of the executive-level engineer, the chief dam safety engineer and other related State Water Project divisions, should be released by the end of the year. Michelle2018-06-18T10:27:47-08:00June 14, 2018|
Audit: $360M needed to fix New York dams Gallery Audit: $360M needed to fix New York dams Dams, New York Audit: $360M needed to fix New York damsTimes Union » Dozens of dams in New York’s Capital Region are one superstorm from failure, according to a new report comptroller’s report, and pose a widespread danger should any collapse. Michelle2018-06-18T10:41:31-08:00June 14, 2018|
DWR may appeal judge’s ruling on Butte DA’s lawsuitChico Enterprise-Record » The state Department of Water Resources says it may appeal a Butte County Superior Court judge’s ruling that allows the Butte County District Attorney’s environmental lawsuit to continue. This comes as Judge Stephen Benson overruled DWR’s demurrer, or objection to the lawsuit. Michelle2018-06-18T11:07:43-08:00June 14, 2018|
Oregon on the road to freeway tolling Gallery Oregon on the road to freeway tolling Highways, Oregon, Tolling Oregon on the road to freeway tollingPortland Tribune » Oregon transportation officials will ask the federal government’s permission by year-end to impose tolls on some or all of I-5 and I-205 in the Portland area. The tolls would be designed to raise money for highway improvements and encourage some motorists to drive at less-busy times, alleviating congestion. Michelle2018-06-18T10:36:53-08:00June 14, 2018|
