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Stories related to: stormwater

State Government

Bill Would Ease Imposing Of Stormwater Fees On Property Owners

June 26, 2017 | Daniel Potter

A bill in the California state Assembly could make it easier for local governments to charge fees to manage and collect storm water, but critics argue it’s a way to get money from property owners without a vote.

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Nevada Settles EPA Stormwater Complaint

July 13, 2016 | Steve Milne

The state of Nevada will pay $120,000 to settle a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency complaint about storm water runoff pollution in Reno.

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Environment

Stormwater Capture: California's Untapped Supply

June 23, 2015 | Amy Quinton

When it rains in California, millions of gallons of water run down city streets, into storm drains and out to the Pacific Ocean. Some cities are capturing it by soaking it up like a sponge. It may be California's next big untapped water supply.

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Environment

California Lawmakers Face Dozens of Environmental Bills

March 10, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California Democratic lawmakers have made combating climate change one of their environmental legislative priorities, but dozens of other environmental bills may garner equal attention.

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Environment

California Lawmakers Will Examine Ways To Capture Stormwater

February 24, 2015 | Amy Quinton

The California drought has state lawmakers looking for creative and affordable ways to increase the state’s water supply. A legislative hearing Wednesday will highlight ways that could make it easier to capture stormwater.

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