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A leading voice in California water news, Chris Austin is the founder and publisher of…
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In California water news today, Congressman says State put Delta tunnels ahead of Oroville spillway; Novel groundwater recharge effort; more
In California water news today, Congressman says State put Delta tunnels ahead of Oroville spillway; Novel groundwater recharge effort; more
By Chris "Maven" Austin
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Coming Monday, October 9: The California Water Library
Coming Monday, October 9: The California Water Library
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California Water Library: New innovative information tool to launch on October 9th
California Water Library: New innovative information tool to launch on October 9th
By Chris "Maven" Austin
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DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Deadly bacteria is a growing threat to beach vacations; Klamath Basin wildlife refuges battle suspected botulism and…
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Deadly bacteria is a growing threat to beach vacations; Klamath Basin wildlife refuges battle suspected botulism and…
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DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Deadly bacteria is a growing threat to beach vacations; Klamath Basin wildlife refuges battle suspected botulism and…
DAILY DIGEST, weekend edition: Deadly bacteria is a growing threat to beach vacations; Klamath Basin wildlife refuges battle suspected botulism and…
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SJV WATER: New “seismic” listening technique could help researchers map water movement and moisture levels in the soil By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The…
SJV WATER: New “seismic” listening technique could help researchers map water movement and moisture levels in the soil By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The…
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Experience
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Maven's Notebook/CA Water Library/Groundwater Exchange
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Publications
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From Imperial Dam to the Salton Sea: The Story of Imperial Valley's Water (Slideshow)
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See projectFollow the path of the water as it flows from the Colorado River through the fields of the Imperial Valley and on to the Salton Sea. This slideshow presentation highlights the infrastructure that delivers one-fifth the flow of the Colorado River to the Imperial Valley, making the agricultural bounty there possible and sustaining the Salton Sea in the process.
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Electricity - A Visual Primer (Slideshow)
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See projectHow is electricity generated and distributed in the U.S.? Find out in this picture presentation on electrical generation methods and the nation's electrical grid.
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The Los Angeles Aqueduct in Pictures: From Mono Lake to Southern California (Slideshow)
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See projectFrom Mono Basin to Southern California, the Los Angeles Aqueduct delivers water over 300 miles to slake the thirst of Southern California. The project, brilliantly engineered to deliver the water entirely by gravity, has not been without its human and environmental impacts. Travel the length in pictures and learn about the the operation of the aqueduct and some of its colorful history in this picture presentation.
Honors & Awards
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The Howard Gilliam Award for Excellence in Environmental Reporting
The Bay Institute
Since 1992, The Bay Institute has recognized individuals who have helped improve and inspire conservation of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary and its watershed, from the Sierra to the Sea™. Each year, The Bay Institute honors these individuals with awards in three categories: education, reporting, and extraordinary accomplishment.
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Scientific Journalism Award
Cal-Neva Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
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Award of Merit
California Water Policy Conference
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UNIV. OF WASHINGTON: Why isn’t Colorado’s snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? New research suggests the problem might be the lack of spring…
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VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: San Diego Forgoes More Colorado River Water in New Deal By Mackenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego This story was first published…
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