Water, Logged: The Weekly's Desal Project Coverage

[Local Spin] COLLINS IS TOAST: Now we know—Marina Coast and Heitzman knew.
June 23, 2011 / Mary Duan

PARTY ON THE DESAL GRAVY TRAIN: Regional Project leaders dined out, visited SF on the county’s dime.
June 23, 2011 / Kera Abraham

[Squid] Sugar and Spice
July 14, 2011 / Squid

DOCUMENTS: STEVE COLLINS CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVESTIGATION
June 21, 2011 / Sara Rubin and Rebecca Robinson

REPORT: Collins’ Side Contract on Desal Project No Secret to Marina Coast.
June 21, 2011 / Sara Rubin and Rebecca Robinson

WHEN THE SALT HITS THE FAN: Steve Collins dirt threatens to sully other officials involved with the desal project.
June 16, 2011 / Kera Abraham

Regional Desalination Project Public Meeting Postponed.
June 14, 2011 / Kera.Abraham

SHUT-OFF VALVE: Water Resources Agency board appointment leaves Peninsula mayors feeling shunned.
June 2, 2011 / Kera Abraham

DRIP, DRIP: Local water has disintegrated into local insanity.
June 2, 2011 / Mary Duan

Salt Happens: April-May 2011

CONFLICTED WATERS: As FPPC investigates Steve Collins, Marina Coast shuns FPPC training.
May 26, 2011 / Sara Rubin

[SQUID] Agua Caliente
May 19, 2011 / Squid

Court Rejects Marina Coast Request to Appeal Lawsuit
May 18, 2011/ Kera.Abraham

Pro-Desal Group Asks Court to Scrap Lawsuit
May 17, 2011/ Kera.Abraham

Surfrider Awarded Nearly $286k for Desal Assist
May 12, 2011/ Kera.Abraham

Scattini Replaces Collins on Water Resources Agency Board
May 12, 2011/ Kera.Abraham

[SQUID] Short (Legal) Notice
May 12, 2011 / Squid

BAILOUT PLAN: As the Regional Project sputters, water district eyes potential desal site at NPS.
May 12, 2011/ Kera Abraham

FEEDING FRENZY: Nonprofits’ experts tap into the desal project’s cash flow.
May 5, 2011 / Kera Abraham

WATER BOARD TILTS LEFT: Lewis’s victory sends deep ripples through local water politics.
May 5, 2011 / Kera Abraham

Brenda Lewis Wins Water Board Seat
May 3, 2011 / Kera.Abraham

CAL AM TO CPUC: MYOB. (But Marina Coast Water District paid for Collins’ big fat consulting contract, Cal Am tattles.)
April 28, 2011 / Jessica Lyons

Cal Am Knew About Collins Conflict
April 28, 2011 / Kera.Abraham

[Local Spin] WATER TORTURE: CPUC, Supes demand info on Steve Collins desal contract.
April 14, 2011 / Mary Duan

[Squid] Where There's Smoke
April 7, 2011 / Squid

Court Rejects Marina Coast Water District's Appeal.
April 6, 2011 / Sara Rubin

Leaky Pipes: December 2010-March 2011

Students Plan Ahead for Water Shortage
March 31, 2011 / Sara Rubin

[Local Spin] WATER TORTURE: Cal Am wants to go back on desal ratepayer agreement.
March 24, 2011 / Mary Duan

[Squid] Cock Block
March 24, 2011 / Squid

WATER BONDAGE: Investment bank warns of potential problems with structure of desal project.
March 17, 2011 / Jessica Lyons

DRA disses Cal Am's proposed rate increase
March 16, 2011 / Kera Abraham

BI-POLAR WATER: Seaside’s water board candidates toe the growth-versus-conservation line.
March 10, 2011 / Kera Abraham

The Salty Side of Desal
March 1, 2011 / Sara Rubin

[Squid] Wet and Wild
Feb. 24, 2011 / Squid

Judge OK’s moratorium on new water connections on the Peninsula.
Jan. 25, 2011 / Kera Abraham

With a Pinch of Salt: Moss Landing desal venture talks big, but officials are skeptical.
Dec. 9, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Forward Flow: State approves regional desal project.
Dec. 2, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Wading Deeper: July-November 2010

[Squid] Desal Drama
Nov. 18, 2010 / Squid

Water Which Way? State issues proposed decision - and an alternative - on Regional Desal Project.
Oct. 25, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Aggro Action: Monterey Coastkeeper sues County Water Resources Agency over farming pollution.
Oct. 21, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Tap the Savings: Water conservation rebates just got plusher.
Sept. 17, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Water Guns: Grassroots group revives call for a public takeover of Cal Am.
Sept. 16, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Washed Out: Peninsula mayors may get advisory role in desal project; opponents call it “window dressing.”
Aug 5, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Pooling Resources: Peninsula mayors press for stronger voice in desal project.
July 27, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Water Logged: Peninsula residents speak out about regional desalination project.
July 1, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Project Debut: April-June 2010

[Cover story] Come Hell or Saltwater: The ocean is probably going to be the Peninsula’s main water supply within six years. Get used to it.
June 24, 2010 / Kera Abraham

[Timeline] Through Fire and Water: The Monterey Peninsula’s water woes have run a centuries-old course.
June 24, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Hot Water: PUC concludes a week of Regional Water Project hearings in S.F.
June 14, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Steeling for Summer: Higher river flows bode well for steelhead.
June 14, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Late to the Game: Peninsula cities want in on Regional Water Project hearings.
June 8, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Switching Teams: Citizens for Public Water plans to sign onto Regional Desalination Project agreements.
June 3, 2010 / Kera Abraham

[Squid] Unlikely Allies
June 3, 2010 / Squid

Cease and Desist In Effect: Judge's ruling today means a restricted water flow for the Peninsula.
Apr 22, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Hot Water Battle: Players pick sides on the Regional Water Project.
Apr 15, 2010 / Kera Abraham

[Squid] Ripple Effects
Apr 15, 2010 / Squid

Freshwater Topic: Sand City's groundbreaking desal plant gets national attention.
Apr 8, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Settlement Smackdown: Peninsula water district withdraws its support for the Regional Water Project agreement; County Supes sign on.
Apr 6, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Desal Dispute: Ag Land Trust sues Marina Coast over regional water project agreement.
Apr 5, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Water Deal Reconsidered: Peninsula water district to vote on regional water project agreement, again.
Apr 5, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Parting Waters: Peninsula water district board divided on regional water project agreement.
Apr 1, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Ratepayers Hosed: Regional desal project agreement could double Peninsula water rates.
Apr 1, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Raising the Stakes: October 2009-March 2010

Hush-Hush Puppies and Coffee: Power-player breakfast meeting hints at the BFD that is the Regional Water Project settlement.
March 26, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Flowing North: Local water board's challenge of state's cease-and-desist order moves from Monterey to Santa Clara county.
March 5, 2010 / Kera Abraham

Water Torture: Seaside’s future is hostage in the Peninsula’s water battle.
Dec. 3, 2009 / Kera Abraham

Keep Flowing: PUC rejects Cal Am request to ban new water hookups.
Nov. 12, 2009 / Kera Abraham

Hook Downs: Cal Am moves to ban new water connections; judge orders mediation on Coastal Water Project.
Nov. 10, 2009 / Kera Abraham

Water Wait: Judge pauses state water board's cease-and-desist order.
Nov. 6, 2009 / Kera Abraham

TRICKLING ALONG: State releases Coastal Water Project EIR.
Nov. 5, 2009 / Kera Abraham

Water Block: State water board approves cease-and-desist order against Cal Am.
Oct. 21, 2009 / Kera Abraham

Water Probe: June 2004-September 2009

EFFICIENCY PAYS: Sand City desal plant earns a nearly $100,000 PG&E rebate.
Sept. 23, 2009 / Kera.Abraham

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Sand City merges arts cred with savvy business plans.
Aug. 6, 2009 / Kera.Abraham

[Local Spin] Progress, Not Profit: Cal Am favors cooperative solutions to water dilemmas.
July 9, 2009 / Craig Anthony

[Local Spin] Water Wars: Are Cal Am’s proposals good for the county, or just Cal Am?
July 2, 2009 / George Riley

FIGHTING WORDS: Simply agreeing to agree on a regional water supply proves controversial in Monterey County.
April 30, 2009 / Jessica Lyons

Wet & Wild: CPUC says North Marina desal plant would be best for the environment.
Feb 3, 2009 / Jessica Lyons

TIPPING POINT: Water for Monterey County Coalition wants to stop studying, start acting.
Jan 9, 2009 / Jessica Lyons

Upstream Battle: Steelhead enthusiasts rescue fish from the drying Garzas Creek.
July 17, 2008 / Kera Abraham

Never-Ending Story: State order to stop overpumping the Carmel River elicits boos, cheers from Peninsula residents.
Apr 3, 2008 / Jessica Lyons

SALINE SOLUTION: Monterey council OKs evaluating feasibility of a desalination plant.
Dec 20, 2007 / Jessica Lyons

Marina Water District GM’s Big Fat Salary: Board gears up for another fight at upcoming meeting.
Sept 20, 2007 / Zachary Stahl

Flawed Solution: Concerns over intake pipes could disrupt plan for Moss Landing desal plant.
July 5, 2007 / Jessica Lyons

[Local Spin] The Right Solution: Cal-Am ignores the one water plan that fits.
Sept 28, 2006 / David Dilworth

Water Warrior: CalAm VP Steve Leonard explains why he is asking for a big rate hike this week.
Sept 14, 2006 / Jessica Lyons

Dueling De-sals: Two competing desalination plants faced off at a public hearing last week.
Sept 1, 2005 / Jessica Lyons

Supes Grab Water: To desal or not to desal? Supervisors appoint advisory board to answer the question.
April 21, 2005 / Jessica Lyons

On The Rocks: Romance between Cal-Am and the County may be over.
Sept 9, 2004 / Jessica Lyons

Dueling Desals: County moves forward with Cal-Am deal—despite legal roadblocks and a competing plan.
June 17, 2004 / Jessica Lyons