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Rain continues, rivers and bayous filling up statewide
AFTER THE CLOSE
Monday, December 9 2024

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2010; Case ID# CR_2061 (California)
Non-conspirators: Cooperation with Coast Guard keeps a crew member clear of a criminal record

SDWA Serious Violators
EPA inspection cycle ended June 30, 2024 65.4% of LA facilities in compliance, 1 out of 12 residents served by serious violator facilities

New study shows California's San Joaquin valley is sinking an inch per year
New research from scientists at Stanford University shows that the San Joaquin Valley is sinking faster than ever due to excessive groundwater pumping.

Even though aquifers are plummeting and the ground is sinking, the situation is never static. Since the historic wet year of 2023, some localities have seen significant rebounds in groundwater levels, though not enough to permanently change the trajectory, experts warn.
MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK - California Water News Central
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UNLIMITED, DECARBONIZED, SUSTAINABLE MAGNESIUM FROM SEAWATER
Top Innovator Tidal Metals ‘mines’ critical strategic metal in first-of-a-kind clean and green process


Hazardous Spill File
200 gallons of diesel released into Four Mile Bayou in Region 6

WEEKEND WATER REPORT
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Severe to extreme drought expanding in Region 3, relief coming with rain Sunday

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RECENT ARTICLES

New study shows California's San Joaquin valley is sinking an inch per year
New research from scientists at Stanford University shows that the San Joaquin Valley is sinking faster than ever due to excessive groundwater pumping.

Even though aquifers are plummeting and the ground is sinking, the situation is never static. Since the historic wet year of 2023, some localities have seen significant rebounds in groundwater levels, though not enough to permanently change the trajectory, experts warn.
MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK - California Water News Central
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INVESTING IN CANADIAN CLEANTECH INNOVATORS
Cascadia Seaweed on Foresight Canada’s 50 Most Investible Ventures List

UNLIMITED, DECARBONIZED, SUSTAINABLE MAGNESIUM FROM SEAWATER
Top Innovator Tidal Metals ‘mines’ critical strategic metal in first-of-a-kind clean and green process

Why we need a continental approach to source water protection
Interview with Dr. Peter Leavitt, FRSC, Professor University of Regina, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change and Society
The technology is available to preserve and maintain water quality in our lakes and rivers. When will social and political will align to protect continental water resources?

INVASIVE SPECIES SPELL TROUBLE FOR NEW YORK’S BELOVED TAP WATER
Zebra mussels, hydrilla and now a waterflea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir. - By Lauren Dalban, Inside Climate News
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RECENT REPORTS

Rain continues, rivers and bayous filling up statewide
AFTER THE CLOSE
Monday, December 9 2024

WEEKEND WATER REPORT
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Severe to extreme drought expanding in Region 3, relief coming with rain Sunday

Breaux Bridge BWA
AFTER THE CLOSE
Friday, December 6 2024

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SDWA Profiles

Serious Violator Lists

SDWA Serious Violators
EPA inspection cycle ended June 30, 2024 65.4% of LA facilities in compliance, 1 out of 12 residents served by serious violator facilities

SDWA Box
Bastrop Water System Grade A, no violations
BWA for water customers on Winn Rd

SDWA Box
Chatham Water System
Boil order for New Hope St. Clair water customers following mainline break

Links to Louisiana Drinking Water Facility Profiles

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HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS

HAB Tracker
Satellite imaging from National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
HABs back in Bayou Fortier

HAB Tracker
Bluegreen widespread in Lake Pontchartrain

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SPILLS

Hazardous Spill File
200 gallons of diesel released into Four Mile Bayou in Region 6

Hazardous Spill File
Sewage discharge into Bayou LaFourche in Region 6 Watershed

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FLOWS

Streamflow Situation
From the network of USGS real time streamflow monitors in Louisiana
Beryl filling the west and central LA waterways

Streamflow Situation
From the network of USGS real time streamflow monitors in Louisiana
Beryl spikes streamflow levels in the west

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Crime Box

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2010; Case ID# CR_2061 (California)
Non-conspirators: Cooperation with Coast Guard keeps a crew member clear of a criminal record

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2010; Case ID# CR_2060 (California)
Co-conspirators sentenced to prison and probation for illegal dumping of in San Francisco Bay

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2010; Case ID# CR_2022 (California)
Hotel discharges hazardous materials forcing a federal emergency response and evacuation of City of Los Angeles Metro

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2010; Case ID# CR_2006 (California)
Interpol hunt to track down environmental criminals makes successful use of EPA Fugitives website

CWA CrimeBox
Environmental Crimes Historic Conviction:  Fiscal Year 2009; Case ID# CR_1954 (California)
Dredge material dumped illegally off Winter Island in violation of Clean Water Act results in $1.5 million penalty

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