stormwater
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At the same time, Southern California cities have been investing in projects to capture stormwater and recharge groundwater as they seek to rely less on water imported from Northern California and the Colorado River.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
County include a special tax for cleaning up stormwater, and that imposing new regulations in this way doesn’t make sense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The city of Santa Monica upgraded stormwater capture systems and installed bird-deterring netting in an effort to reduce pollution, according to the report.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Far more is released by systems that combine stormwater after significant rain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The uncertainty matters if you are planning, for example, stormwater infrastructure, and wondering what kind of storms to prepare for.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
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