Water marketing: Let's make a deal

Article Abstract:

A serious water shortage is looming in California due to the state's continuing population growth. Shortfalls were previously addressed by damming rivers and shipping the water, but there are few untapped rivers left and the remaining rivers are well protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It is no longer a realistic option of erect a new dam on the Klamath or Eel rivers. The approach of water marketing, where water from those with extra supplies is sold to those with extra demands, has been slow to evolve, but water expects claim water marketing should expand.

Marketing, Water, Water-supply, Water supply

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Here comes the neighborhood

Article Abstract:

California's multi-million dollar agricultural industry is being threatened by the continuing growth of residential and commercial development, which is claiming some of the most productive and important farmland of California, particularly the Imperial Valley, Central Valley and Central Coast valleys. 'Compact development' and higher density planning are the two possible solutions proposed to city officials. Farmers, developers and locally elected officials must still come up with other possible compromises for both agricultural and development needs.

Social aspects, Real estate development, Agricultural policy, Agricultural development projects, Agricultural development

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Bay Area Rapid Transit District - the vision that fell short

Article Abstract:

Conflicting interests have impeded the implementation of the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) in San Francisco Bay Area, CA. The train would reach 80 miles of track crossing the Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties. It could have been the main transport around the nine counties in the Bay Area. However, infighting and conflicting political interests among its planners hampered the BART. Its termination has resulted in the economic underdevelopment of some parts of the Bay Area.

Planning, Railroads, Transportation, San Francisco Bay Area, Bay Area Rapid Transit

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