Imperial Valley News Center
Regional Conservation Partnership Program to make $235 Million Available to Partners
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Washington, DC - An upcoming webinar on the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) will help potential applicants as they seek available funding. During the current round, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to $235 million to improve the nation's water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural production. Partners will match the Federal investment.
New water efficiency rules approved for California K-12 and community college construction
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Sacramento, California - In response to the current drought state of emergency declared by Governor Brown, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) has approved new water efficiency requirements for public school construction.
California Energy Commission Holds Drought Workshop in Fresno
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Sacramento, California - The California Energy Commission will hold a public meeting in Fresno tomorrow, June 2 to seek input on a new Water Energy Technology (WET) rebate and grant program to save water and energy in the Central Valley and other agricultural areas of California.
President Obama Signs Texas Disaster Declaration
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Washington, DC - The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on May 4, 2015, and continuing.
Future vaccine may help lower blood pressure long-term
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Dallas, Texas - A vaccine may one day help lower blood pressure for up to six months, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
Thousands Will Celebrate Life And Cancer Survivors On National Cancer Survivors Day
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Atlanta, Georgia - On Sunday, June 7, thousands of people in communities across the country and around the world will hold celebrations to honor cancer survivors and celebrate life on the 28thAnnual National Cancer Survivors Day®. The celebrations will call attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship and show that life after a cancer diagnosis can be rewarding and inspiring.
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