The California Department of Water Resources announced it will provide a $10-million grant to California American Water to help build the seawater desalination component of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, the company’s solution to the Peninsula’s long-standing water shortage. Read more here.

he Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved California American Water’s desalination plant permit by a 3-2 vote, denying Marina Coast, Public Water Now appeals after all-day hearing. SALINAS — Given the importance of and interest in California American Water’s proposed Monterey Peninsula desalination project, it was little surprise the throng that showed up for Monday’s showdown over the controversial project. Read more: https://www.montereyherald.com/2019/07/15/desal-ap