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Learn about the regulatory fee paid on recyclable beverage containers in California, also known as CRV or California Refund Value. Find out the types of beverages, recycling centers, and issues with implementation of the program.
Learn about the history, structure and functions of the DIR, a state agency that regulates labor, workers' compensation and occupational safety in California. The DIR consists of several divisions and boards that enforce laws, adjudicate claims and provide services related to employment and health.
Learn about the history, functions and projects of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), which manages and regulates the state's water usage. DWR was created in 1956 after severe flooding and is part of the California Natural Resources Agency.
LWDA is a cabinet-level agency of the California government that coordinates workforce programs and oversees seven major departments. It was created in 2002 by Governor Gray Davis and enforces labor laws, administers unemployment and disability benefits, and supports workforce development.
Learn about the 10 states with bottle bills that require a refundable deposit on certain beverage containers to increase recycling and reduce litter. Compare the deposit amounts, beverages covered, container types, and program outcomes across different states.
Learn about the sources, uses, and challenges of water in the most populous and productive state in the US. Find out how California manages its interconnected water system, which serves almost 40 million people and irrigates over 5 million acres of farmland.
The Forest Service told bottled water company BlueTriton Brands to stop piping water out of a California national forest. The company is suing to challenge the decision.
The California State Water Project (SWP) is a state water management project that provides drinking water and power to millions of people in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. The SWP collects water from rivers in Northern California and transfers it through a network of aqueducts, including the South Bay Aqueduct, to the south.