Hydrology

Kern County Water Agency: State Water Project Allocation Increases to 40 Percent

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Environment, Environmental Issues, Other Energy, Utilities, Public Policy, Government, Energy, Other Natural Resources, State, Local, Natural Resources, Water quality, SWP, California Department, Water, Hydrology, Groundwater, Science, DWR, Water resources, Food, State legislature

On April 23, 2024, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that the State Water Project (SWP) water allocation increased from 30 to 40 percent of the contracted amount.

Key Points: 
  • On April 23, 2024, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that the State Water Project (SWP) water allocation increased from 30 to 40 percent of the contracted amount.
  • The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) holds contracts with DWR for approximately one million acre-feet (af) of water from the SWP.
  • The 40 percent allocation represents about 400,000 af of SWP water for Kern County.
  • What California really needs is a comprehensive solution to the water crisis — one that relies on good science and balances the water needs of people and the environment.”
    The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) was created in 1961 by a special act of the State Legislature and serves as the local contracting entity for the State Water Project.

Metropolitan Board Adopts Two-year Budget, Funding Work to Reliably Provide Water to Southern California

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Energy, State, Local, Utilities, Climate change, Investment, Hydrology, Climate, Renewable energy

It also anticipates a small increase to the voter-approved property tax Metropolitan levies, amounting to an average increase of $2-3 a month for the median value home.

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  • It also anticipates a small increase to the voter-approved property tax Metropolitan levies, amounting to an average increase of $2-3 a month for the median value home.
  • To avoid raising rates further, the budget also includes significant cost containment measures, including reducing departmental expenditures across various categories.
  • While the budget continues to fund ongoing environmental planning work for Metropolitan’s Pure Water Southern California regional recycled water program and the state’s Delta Conveyance Project , it does not commit long-term funding to the construction of either project.
  • CAMP4Water will provide a framework to help guide these strategic decisions,” Metropolitan board Chair Adán Ortega, Jr. said.

CENTURY LITHIUM PROVIDES UPDATE ON THE FEASIBILITY STUDY

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Lithium, Project, NEPA, Collection, Hydrology, Consultant, Groundwater, Government, Feasibility study, Data collection, Biology, Wood, LCE

VANCOUVER, BC, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Century Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LCE) (OTCQX: CYDVF) (Frankfurt: C1Z) (Century Lithium or Company) reports that the Feasibility Study on the Company's Clayton Valley Lithium Project (Project), in Nevada, USA, under the direction of Wood PLC and Global Resource Engineering Ltd., is currently under review by the Qualified Persons, and the Company anticipates its announcement imminently.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Century Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LCE) (OTCQX: CYDVF) (Frankfurt: C1Z) (Century Lithium or Company) reports that the Feasibility Study on the Company's Clayton Valley Lithium Project (Project), in Nevada, USA, under the direction of Wood PLC and Global Resource Engineering Ltd., is currently under review by the Qualified Persons, and the Company anticipates its announcement imminently.
  • To date, the Company's Feasibility Study team has revised and updated estimates for a phased production approach at the Project.
  • All data collected has been essential to the Feasibility Study.
  • Century Lithium continues to work toward permitting the Project including the collection of baseline data collection for biology, surface and groundwater hydrology, and social impacts.

NOVAGOLD Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Iron Dog, Learning, ANCSA, Environmental protection, Salmon, Bank statement, Investment, Nature, SCAC, Water quality, K300, Hydrology, Science, Partnership, Alaska Natives, Education, EDGAR, Calista Corporation, TKC, Feasibility study, Social responsibility, Alaska Supreme Court, Supreme court, Safety, Federal, State, Weather, Judiciary of Alaska, Sport, Internet, Sleep, Human, University, Certification, TSX, Work, Cure, Mining, Health, Earthjustice, ADNR, Barrick Gold, Form 10-Q, Gold, Bethel Regional High School, Groundwater, Fishery, Music, Alaska Native corporation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company” (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today released its 2024 first quarter financial results and an update on its Tier One1 gold development project, Donlin Gold, which NOVAGOLD owns equally with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company” (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today released its 2024 first quarter financial results and an update on its Tier One1 gold development project, Donlin Gold, which NOVAGOLD owns equally with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”).
  • Details of the financial results for the quarter ended February 29, 2024, are presented in the consolidated financial statements and quarterly report filed on Form 10-Q on April 3, 2024, that is available on the Company’s website at www.novagold.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
  • During the first quarter of 2024, with the support from the owners and the Donlin Gold LLC Board, numerous important activities were conducted.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, Donlin Gold finalized another Shared Values Statement, bringing the total count to 16.

Developing a Dynamic Workforce for Nature-based Climate Solutions and Green Projects in Alberta and British Columbia

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
ECO Canada, Government, Growth, Hydrology, Research, Economic development, Policy, Nature, Acquisition, Biology, ECO, Restoration, LE, Workforce, Forestry

CALGARY, Alberta, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECO Canada, a leading organization dedicated to advancing environmental careers and the environmental workforce, has released its latest research findings on the workforce required for nature-based climate solutions and green infrastructure projects in Alberta and British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECO Canada, a leading organization dedicated to advancing environmental careers and the environmental workforce, has released its latest research findings on the workforce required for nature-based climate solutions and green infrastructure projects in Alberta and British Columbia.
  • This comprehensive study, titled " Developing a Dynamic Workforce for Nature-based Climate Solutions and Green Infrastructure Projects in Alberta and British Columbia: A Sector Report" provides invaluable insights into the critical roles and skills necessary to support environmental sustainability and economic development.
  • Nature-based climate solutions and green infrastructure projects play a pivotal role in shaping the environmental sector, influencing policy decisions, technological advancements, and sustainability strategies.
  • Opportunities to improve talent acquisition and retention strategies to effectively support nature-based climate solutions and green infrastructure projects.

Mayfair Gold Commences 2024 Environmental Field Program at Fenn-Gib Gold Project

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Risk, MFG, Groundwater, Hydrology

MATHESON, Ontario, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayfair Gold Corp. (“Mayfair” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MFG; OTCQB: MFGCF) today announced the start the 2024 environmental field program in support of a potential environmental assessment for the 100% controlled Fenn-Gib project in the Timmins region of Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • MATHESON, Ontario, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayfair Gold Corp. (“Mayfair” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MFG; OTCQB: MFGCF) today announced the start the 2024 environmental field program in support of a potential environmental assessment for the 100% controlled Fenn-Gib project in the Timmins region of Ontario.
  • The program is being managed by a multi-disciplinary group led by Environmental Applications Group Inc. of Sudbury, Ontario.
  • Mayfair’s president and CEO, Patrick Evans, commented: “This represents the fourth annual environmental field program at Fenn-Gib since Mayfair acquired the project in 2021.
  • The 2024 field program will provide additional data to support a potential environmental assessment and future permitting for the Fenn-Gib project.”
    Major elements of the 2024 field program include:
    Groundwater hydrogeology studies, including the drilling of 12 monitoring wells, logging of overburden, hydraulic testing, and seasonal water quality sampling;
    Surface water sampling and hydrology monitoring;
    Terrestrial and aquatic wildlife monitoring;
    Reports on the results of the 2024 environmental field program are expected to be completed in Q1 2025 and will guide planning for the 2025 field program.

Kharmagtai Water Supply Drilling Program Recommences

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Water supply, SRK, Growth, Hydrology, Mineral Resources Limited, ZUK, Disclosure, XAM, Data, ASX, Groundwater, Permeability, TSX, SABC, Rio Tinto, Water, PFS, Stage 2, Mining, Tunnel

Water supply is a core input to the study; a key driver to maximise processing throughput for the project.

Key Points: 
  • Water supply is a core input to the study; a key driver to maximise processing throughput for the project.
  • We are confident in this field program and aim to demonstrate that, to a PFS standard, there is an adequate supply of water for Kharmagtai, to ensure its successful delivery as Mongolia’s next major copper-gold mine in the south Gobi region of Mongolia.”
    The hydrological program has six key objectives to provide water supply for Kharmagtai operations.
  • The Kharmagtai PFS seeks to maximise water recycling through the use of industry best practices including efficient process design, modern tailings dam design and thickened tailings to reduce water loss.
  • The order of monitoring bore drilling will change as the field program progresses, including progress of production bore drilling.

Esteemed Excellence: C.K. McWhorter & McWhorter Family Trust Illuminates Aqua Panna Natural Mineral Water’s Timeless Legacy with McWhorter Family

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Sunday, March 24, 2024
Single-family, Taste, Partnership, Hydrology, Trust, SFO, Investment, Heart, Collection

FLORENCE, Italy, March 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The McWhorter Family Trust proudly announces its renewed collaboration with Aqua Panna Natural Mineral Water a hallmark of timeless elegance in the realm of fine mineral water.

Key Points: 
  • FLORENCE, Italy, March 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The McWhorter Family Trust proudly announces its renewed collaboration with Aqua Panna Natural Mineral Water a hallmark of timeless elegance in the realm of fine mineral water.
  • With reverence, the Trust reaffirms its commitment to honoring the unmatched purity, heritage, and enduring allure of Aqua Panna Natural Mineral Water renowned mineral water.
  • Incorporating Aqua Panna Natural Mineral Water into the McWhorter Family Trust’s Portfolio:
    Continuing its legacy of discerning investments, the McWhorter Family Trust welcomes Aqua Panna Natural Mineral Water into its esteemed portfolio, recognizing the brand's status as a symbol of refined taste and exquisite purity.
  • Crafting a Legacy of Exquisite Refreshment:
    The renewed partnership between the McWhorter Family Trust and Aqua Panna Tuscany reaffirms their shared commitment to upholding the purity and heritage of premium mineral water.

Hawthorne and BFG Supply Forge Strategic Distribution Partnership

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Partnership, BFG, Marketing, Hydrology

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hawthorne Gardening Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and BFG Supply, a leading national horticultural and agricultural product distributor, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership under which BFG will distribute Hawthorne’s proprietary Signature brand cultivation supplies and solutions.

Key Points: 
  • MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hawthorne Gardening Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and BFG Supply, a leading national horticultural and agricultural product distributor, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership under which BFG will distribute Hawthorne’s proprietary Signature brand cultivation supplies and solutions.
  • In parallel, BFG will become a key partner for distributing Signature products to many Hawthorne customers.
  • Through this new strategic distribution partnership, BFG will be the leading distributor for all Hawthorne Signature brands and third-party products to hydroponic retail businesses through its national distribution footprint beginning in Q2 of this calendar year.
  • “We are committed to delivering world-class customer distribution services to our customers seamlessly and efficiently, and we believe this partnership is a testament to that customer promise.”

Gannett Fleming Acquires Texas-Based Water & Transportation Engineering Company DEC

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Professional Services, Other Natural Resources, Technology, Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Other Transport, Other Professional Services, Engineering, Urban Planning, Transport, Other Technology, Consulting, Manufacturing, Drainage, Longevity, Hydrology, Partnership, Trust, Acquisition, Private sector, Doctor of Philosophy, Water

Gannett Fleming , a leading engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, announced today that it has acquired DEC (the “Company”), a Texas-based water and transportation engineering services provider.

Key Points: 
  • Gannett Fleming , a leading engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, announced today that it has acquired DEC (the “Company”), a Texas-based water and transportation engineering services provider.
  • The acquisition will deepen Gannett Fleming’s presence in the state and allow it to serve transportation and water clients on a larger scale.
  • Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Houston, DEC is a civil engineering firm with expertise in transportation, water, wastewater, and hydrology.
  • The Company specializes in safe water and wastewater systems, subsidence projects, drainage improvements, program management, and highway design for federal, state, local, and private sector clients.