by News Staff | Apr 15, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District’s Board of Directors took about an hour Wednesday morning to approve a revised State Implementation Plan to bring the Owens Lake into compliance with PM10 regulations while saving water and providing...
by News Staff | Apr 3, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Thursday’s Standing Committee meeting was a little like taking a seat at a sumptuous meal, but coming away still hungry. There were the usual reports, agreements that staff would discuss ongoing issues, issues that were beyond the purview of either the...
by News Staff | Mar 22, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Last summer, a variance was granted allowing less water to be used to control dust off the Owens Lake. For many of the parties, the rationale was water savings in the fourth year of extreme drought. For the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control...
by News Staff | Mar 2, 2016 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The Eastern California Museum in Independence will unveil its newest exhibit, Life on the Lake, on Saturday March 5, from 2-5 p.m. The photo exhibit combines contemporary and historic photos of the Owens Lake to explore its “recent” transformation from...
by News Staff | Aug 27, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Walking Water Public Events Talking Water Series 2015 ** UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ** 1. Walking Water Opening Ceremony: “In Celebration of Water” Date: Tuesday, September 1st Time: 9:00–10.30am Location: Cattleguard Campground,...
