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Biden y funcionarios de Newsom anuncian las nuevas reglas de suministro de agua largamente esperadas en California

Las nuevas normas de funcionamiento de los enormes sistemas del Delta aumentarán el suministro de agua a las ciudades del sur de California y a algunos productores. La cantidad de salmones podría disminuir, especialmente en años secos.

By Alastair Bland • December 20, 2024

Water

More water for urban areas, some farms: Biden, Newsom officials announce long-awaited new water delivery rules

New operating rules for massive Delta systems will increase water deliveries to Southern California cities and some growers. Salmon numbers could drop, especially in dry years.

By Alastair Bland • December 20, 2024

Water

‘No way, not possible’: California has a plan for new water rules. Will it save salmon from extinction?

Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.

By Alastair Bland • December 16, 2024

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Invasión imparable: ¿Cómo lograron los mejillones ingresar a California, a pesar de décadas de normas estatales sobre transporte marítimo?

Los expertos dicen que los invasores como los mejillones son inevitables bajo las normas y la aplicación actuales.

By Alastair Bland • November 26, 2024

Environment

Unstoppable invasion: How did mussels sneak into California, despite decades of state shipping rules?

Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships. Experts say invaders like mussels are inevitable under current rules and enforcement.

By Alastair Bland • November 26, 2024

CalMatters en Español

De nueva cuenta: California se prepara para luchar contra Trump por sus políticas ambientales

Hay mucho en juego con la nueva administración de Trump: los proyectos hídricos de California, su autoridad única para limpiar su aire, el apoyo federal a la energía eólica marina y la ayuda ante desastres por incendios forestales.

By Julie Cart, Alejandro Lazo, Alastair Bland and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde • November 8, 2024

Environment

Here we go again: California prepares to battle Trump over environmental policies

A lot is at stake with the new Trump administration: California’s water projects, its unique authority to clean its air, federal support for offshore wind and disaster aid for wildfires.

By Julie Cart, Alejandro Lazo, Alastair Bland and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde • November 8, 2024

CalMatters en Español

Una ‘amenaza inmediata’: el mejillón invade el delta de California por primera vez en Norteamérica

La aparición del mejillón dorado en el delta del Sacramento-San Joaquín es su primera detección confirmada en América del Norte, y tiene el potencial de obstruir las principales bombas de suministro de agua.

By Alastair Bland • October 31, 2024

Water

‘Immediate threat’: Mussel invades California’s Delta, first time in North America

The golden mussel’s appearance in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is its first confirmed detection in North America — and it has the potential to clog major water supply pumps.

By Alastair Bland • October 31, 2024

Water

A third straight year with no California salmon fishing? Early fish counts suggest it could happen

Low counts of spawning salmon could mean another year without fishing. Experts say the outlook still has time to turn around.

By Alastair Bland • October 30, 2024

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