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Santa Ana River Watershed Cloud Seeding Program Update
Santa Ana Watershed's cloud seeding added 11,000 acre-feet of snow, but the next phase is postponed due to wildfire risks. California enters the new water year with strong reserves.
Landmark Water Legislation Awaiting Governor’s Signature
SB 366, which addresses California's urgent water infrastructure needs, awaits the Governor's decision; stakeholders are urged to share their positions.
The Inland Empire Brine Line: A Vital Water Management Solution
The Inland Empire Brine Line manages salty water disposal, processing half a million pounds of salt daily to protect the Santa Ana River and support local industries.
Current Affairs: Moving forward with the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project
The Riverside Transmission Reliability Project, or RTRP, is a 230,000 Volt (230 kV) electric transmission line that will provide
Water policy on the horizon: Key bills and regulations aim to reshape California’s water landscape
"Two critical actions are being contemplated by the State that will significantly impact future water supplies and impose significant restrictions on how we use water in urban settings."
Clear Waters Ahead: How Riverside's desalters transform local and downstream water quality
"Metropolitan is in the undesirable position of having high fixed costs for maintenance of its extensive water system and construction of needed new facilities but low fixed revenue."
Fiscal Flows: How Metropolitan Water District's budget adjustments affect Riverside
"Metropolitan is in the undesirable position of having high fixed costs for maintenance of its extensive water system and construction of needed new facilities but low fixed revenue."
Fluid Futures: Riverside's water outlook for the coming years
"Overall, the water picture for California and the Inland Empire is good for the next couple of years, and we are positioning ourselves for the next drought, which will surely come."
Beneath the Surface: Groundwater Recharge Fuels the Future of Water in the Santa Ana Watershed
The Santa Ana River Basin’s unseen lifeline, groundwater recharge, is being expanded and enhanced, offering Riverside a beacon of hope for enduring water resilience.
The Sky's the Limit: Is cloud seeding an effective means of adding more rainfall in Riverside?
A cloud seeding demonstration project, a first-of-its-kind in the area, is underway, promising Riverside a chance to significantly increase its water resources through engineered precipitation.
New horizons in water management: Sites Reservoir and Delta Conveyance set to strengthen California's water supply
Two major water infrastructure projects that will provide statewide benefits have recently passed important milestones in their decades-long planning and permitting saga.
California’s boom and bust water supply: Where do we go from here?
California faces an urgent need to overhaul its water infrastructure as longer droughts and heavier rains stress the state's outdated systems, despite local efforts and proposed legislation like SB 366 aiming to secure future water supplies.