Posts Tagged: California waters

Solutions for Prioritizing Investment in California’s Critical Water Infrastructure

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by BY MATT HORTON posted 03.01.2023

The Milken Institute recently analyzed gaps in infrastructure funding and policy barriers that ultimately prevent infrastructure development and completion in California. The new report suggests that the state must develop a coordinated approach to prioritize projects and harness innovative financing mechanisms to meet the state’s critical water infrastructure needs.

Felicia Marcus navigates drought’s rough water

Felicia Marcus, chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, is at the heart of California's efforts to deal with an unprecedented drought. (Photo: Phil Kampel for Capitol Weekly)

by RICH EHISEN posted 06.25.2015

No matter what you might have heard, Felicia Marcus wants you to know she doesn’t hate your lawn. At least not on general principle. “No, no, no,” Marcus, the chair of the Water Resources Control Board, says emphatically when asked about a quote from California Farm Bureau Federation president Paul Wenger that claimed Marcus has a personal vendetta against green lawns.