Monthly Archives: January 2020

Climate Change, An Important Update

Posted on January 31, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

A good article from E&E News about the uncertainty in the field. An excerpt. “One of the most fundamental questions in climate research asks the following: What will the world look like when we reach a certain point of warming? … Continue reading →

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Haven for Hope, Sacramento

Posted on January 30, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

The Parkway is ground center for Sacramento homelessness and this San Antonio project has been our fix-it model for years. We are very encouraged that it is also becoming so for our Mayor, as reported in this story from Sacramento … Continue reading →

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Homelessness, Strategies for Reducing

Posted on January 28, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

An excellent article from California Globe. In our area, a strategy helping the homeless (and local residents and business who suffer the impacts) needs to be developed that is capable of safely sheltering up to 3 to 4 thousand homeless … Continue reading →

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Northern California Drought?

Posted on January 24, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

Probably not this year, but this article from CBS Local, San Francisco, examines the parameters of the debate. An excerpt. “DAVIS (CBS SF) — What kind of winter is California having? This year, trying to answer that presents another question, … Continue reading →

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Haven for Hope Model for Sacramento?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

As you know, this is the model we propose because, in our area, a strategy helping the homeless (and local residents and business who suffer the impacts) needs to be developed that is capable of safely sheltering up to 2 … Continue reading →

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Sacramento Flood Potential?

Posted on January 22, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

The title of this article from Capital Public Radio is “Could Sacramento Flood Like New Orleans? It’s Possible, But Water Managers Are Trying To Make It Less Likely.” It’s a good read, and describes good work, but the Auburn Dam … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Folsom Dam

Posted on January 21, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

Good project, as reported by the Sacramento Bee, but best one is to build the Auburn Dam. An excerpt. “At the ripe old age of 64, Folsom Dam is about to hit a growth spurt. “Federal crews have begun a … Continue reading →

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Urban Planners Increasing Water Pollution?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

Maybe, if this story from Science Daily proves accurate. An excerpt. “Urban growth boundaries are created by governments in an effort to concentrate urban development — buildings, roads and the utilities that support them — within a defined area. These … Continue reading →

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Water Equity

Posted on January 16, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

The recent News Release from the Bureau of Reclamation is long overdue and very welcomed. The Release. “Reclamation ends decades of financial uncertainty for water and power users of the Central Valley Project “Media Contact: Shane Hunt, 916-978-5100, mppublicaffairs@usbr.gov “For … Continue reading →

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Suburbs Rule!, Still

Posted on January 15, 2020 by David H Lukenbill

Still growing faster than urban areas—because the suburbs are where most people want to live—as reported by New Geography, complete with the charts and graphs for which they are renowned. An excerpt. “The suburbs and exurbs continue to dominate population … Continue reading →

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