Dairy Digester Research and Development Program proposals sought
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- Written by IVN
- Category: California News
Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) Phase II (Research). CDFA was appropriated $12 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to provide financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters and research that will result in reduced greenhouse gas (methane) emissions.
Preparing to engage in an intense water debate
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- Written by Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation
- Category: California News
Sacramento, California - Get ready. The drought just became real for millions of our fellow Californians. They’re going to start asking more questions about water use. For our part, farmers need to be ready to address those questions, honestly and forthrightly.
Energy Commission Approves Water Appliance Standards to Save More Than 100 Billion Gallons Per Year
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
- Category: California News
Sacramento, California - Due to the severity of California's drought, the state's experts have been managing water resources to deal with the effects of the drought and prepare for the next one. As part of the solution, the California Energy Commission approved standards for water appliances which will save more than 10 billion gallons of water in the first year.
2015 Drought Briefing - Four Years and Counting: Impacts and Actions
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- Written by IVN
- Category: California News
Sacramento, California - California has entered its fourth year of drought with far-reaching impacts on water supply, agriculture, habitat, fish and wildlife, and water conservation. What impact will this natural disaster have in 2015? How will we respond and what options are available?
Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Documents for West Kern Water District Water Use Efficiency Project
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- Category: California News
Sacramento, California - The Bureau of Reclamation and the West Kern Water District have released an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the West Kern Water District Water Use Efficiency Project.
Dalmatian Pelican Chick Growing
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
- Category: California News
San Diego, California - A one-month-old Dalmatian pelican is thriving under human care at the San Diego Zoo. The young bird weighs about 12 pounds and is beginning to grow feathers over its downy fluff. The youngster was brought to the Zoo to be hand-reared after the chick’s father passed away at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Animal care staff at the Zoo’s off-exhibit Avian Propagation Center will hand raise the birds for approximately 50 to 60 days, until they are strong enough to return to their flock at the Safari Park.
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