Project Lineup: Local officials stand up to support the Regional Water Project agreements announced March 30. From left to right: Assemblyman Bill Monning field rep Noelle White, Monterey Councilwoman Libby Downey, Monterey County Water Resources Agency board member Steve Collins, Sand City Mayor Dave Pendergrass, Del Rey Oaks Mayor Jerry Edelen, MCWRA General Manager Curtis Weeks, Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio, Carmel-by-the-Sea Mayor Sue McCloud, Pacific Grove Mayor Carmelita Garcia, Monterey Mayor Chuck Della Sala. Kera Abraham
Water, Logged
Weekly coverage of Monterey Peninsula water supply issues.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Water is just about the most important - and most complicated - resource management topic on the Monterey Peninsula. The local quest to find a steady supply to end illegal over-pumping of the Carmel River, and replenish the depleted Seaside Basin, has been churning for years.
Here, in reverse chronological order, are six years of Weekly articles and opinion pieces chronicling the saga. - KCA
Water Which Way?: State issues proposed decision - and an alternative - on Regional Desal Project. Oct. 25, 2010 / Kera AbrahamWater Guns: Grassroots group revives call for a public takeover of Cal Am. Sept. 16, 2010 / Kera Abraham
Water Logged: Peninsula residents speak out about regional desalination project. July 1, 2010 / Kera Abraham
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
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
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 4, 2010 / Kera Abraham
Hot Water Battle: Players pick sides on the Regional Water Project. Apr 15, 2010 / Kera Abraham
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 6, 2010 / Kera Abraham
Water Deal Reconsidered: Peninsula water district to vote on regional water project agreement, again. Apr 6, 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
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. 4, 2009 / Kera Abraham
Water Block: State water board approves cease-and-desist order against Cal Am. Oct. 21, 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. Apr 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 29, 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 Full Transcript of Steve Leonard Interview
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
Sex and the County: 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
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