Author Archives: Doug Buckmaster

Water Crisis in California

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Doug Buckmaster

Worldwide there is a growing, severe problem of water availability. It is reaching crisis proportions. In the Southwest of the U.S., and here in California, the situation is bleak. In a recent Los Angeles Times article, Timothy Quinn, Executive Director … Continue reading →

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The DWP, Orange County and the CCSD

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Doug Buckmaster

The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (DWP) has a new General Manager and CEO, H. David Hahai. In taking over last fall, he said, “We can’t look to more water imports. We have to develop water self sufficiency,” … Continue reading →

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Buildout Reduction Plan

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Doug Buckmaster

A SLO County official looked at the proposed Buildout Reduction Plan (BRP) and said it is nothing more than “pie in the sky”. Who is going to pay for it? All Cambria property owners will, that’s who. In the failed … Continue reading →

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