Currents in rivers, streams, and creeks are still moving too quickly to be safe for water recreation in most places. Drowning is one of the most common causes of death in the Sierra Nevada. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/water07.htm
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Fresno State’s advanced public relations students are launching a multi- faceted public relations campaign encouraging students to safely visit and cherish Yosemite National Park. The “Escape, Explore, Exhale: 90 Miles to Your Wild Side” campaign targets young adults and invites Fresno State students to delve into nature and discover the …
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Merced school leaders and police issued a joint statement late Wednesday in an effort to ensure parents that children are safe at school despite recent social media chatter that has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Farmers, Environmental Leaders Urge Legislature To Support Safe Drinking Water Bill
California farmers and environmental justice leaders are joining forces to support a bill that would help fund a clean drinking water program. The coalition, which includes the Community Water Center , is urging California Assembly leaders to bring SB623 , the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund to a vote, …
Read More »Officials urge residents to speak out Monday on Bay-Delta plan
The Merced-area community will have one local opportunity to speak directly to officials from the State Water Resources Control Board about the controversial Bay-Delta plan, and that one chance will … Click to Continue »
Read More »Citing confusion and cost, farm water managers urge rewrite of new groundwater regulations
State taking public comment on rules until April 1 Water district managers say pending regulations causing confusion State wants a single point of contact per basin to simplify oversight … Click to Continue »
Read More »District Leaders Urge Governor to Repeal Senate Bill 858
Administrators and board members say the bill, passed last year, puts a cap on district "rainy day" funds. Funds leaders say go toward teacher retirement, books, maintenance and even help schools cope with crises like the recent economic recession.
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