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The best way to quickly see what we are doing is to go to our Recent Newsletters page and check out the items of interest to you. The latest newsletter has its own link just below.
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Click HERE to download the April 2012 Newsletter.
April 2012 Newsletter Summary
In his presidential notes, Ed Schlotman discusses the tough issues facing the California State Legislature with regard to finding a balance between protecting the environment and sustaining quality of life as the population continues to grow; In an Asbury Park Press article, a discussion about the environment and safety implications behind the use of ‘fracking’ to extract natural gas; Highlights of the recent additions to the Water and Power Associates website; An introduction of our new Board members, Tim Brick, Chin Chang, and Tom Gackstetter; Abraham Hoffman reviews the book, ENGINEERING NATURE:
Water, Development, & the Global Spread of American Environmental Expertise, by Jessica B. Teisch. Recent articles:
Wall Street Journal Columnist Examines Energy in North Dakota, California and California's HOV Access for Volt Called Game Changer article submitted by Tom McCarthy; A review of the recent Associates Tour of the LADWP Water Quality Lab by Robert Yoshimura;
An Affordable Accessible Storage Facility for DWP History written by Dave Oliphant;
Outsourcing - Quit Complaining About Your Sewer Bill! by Dave Oliphant; Also,
Edison Will Close Plants,
Cost of Closing Arizona Coal Plant,
Proposed Storage Facility, and "Mystery History Photographs."