Shawn Novack, Author at BenitoLink

California still needs about another foot of snow water content. Photo provided by the Dept of Water Resources website.

News

COLUMN: Drought! It ain’t over until it’s over!

Published 01/13/2022
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

The State Water Resources Control Board approved emergency water conservation regulations will stay in place for a year and would empower cities, counties and other local jurisdictions to fine violators as much as $500.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Taking Advantage of Winter Rain

Published 10/26/2021
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack writes that although we've received some rain, California will need 140% of its normal rainfall amounts to fill-up groundwater basins and reservoirs.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: California drought update

Published 09/12/2021
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack writes that it is time for residents to conserve water voluntarily. San Luis Reservoir is at 30% of its average storage level.

Commentary

Water Resources Association of San Benito County recommendations to conserve water

Published 06/01/2021
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

City of Hollister and Sunnyslope County Water District customers will experience a temporary reduction in quality of water.

News Release

Free septic systems and private well maintenance webinar

Published 05/25/2021
Shawn Novack

Workshop covers maintenance and components of wells and contaminants.

Community Opinions

May is Water Awareness Month

Published 05/01/2021
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack writes about resources available for residents to make their irrigation system efficient.

NOAA winter forecast, courtesy of Shawn Novack.

Environment / Nature

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration releases winter forecast

Published 10/29/2020
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Water Resources Association Conservation Program Manager Shawn Novack writes that the forecast favors warmer, drier conditions across the southern tier of the U.S., and cooler, wetter conditions in the north thanks in part to an ongoing La Niña.

Environment / Nature

New water efficiency standards being developed in California

Published 08/14/2020
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Two laws highlight water efficiency and conservation and are meant to outline certain roles and actions to be carried out by the California Department of Water Resources, the State Water Resource Control Board and water suppliers.

Environment / Nature

Smart water leak detector available for home use

Published 07/02/2020
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack writes that options include devices that can be connected via Wi-Fi to alert of leaks or other issues.

Irrigation check. Photo provided by Shawn Novack.

Environment / Nature

Water Resources Association provides water-wise landscape tips

Published 06/24/2020
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack writes that to have enough water in the future, we must avoid wasting water in our homes and gardens today.

Environment / Nature

Water Resources Association provides irrigation and landscaping tips

Published 06/04/2020
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Conservation Program Manager Shawn Novack writes about drought tolerant plants and water efficiency.

Photo courtesy of Water Resources Association San Benito County.

Environment / Nature

Keeping an eye on the water supply

Published 05/14/2020
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack with the Water Resources Association writes that the biggest water user in the residential sector for this time of year is landscape irrigation.