Daily Digest

With debris from tsunamis generated by Japan’s earthquake expected to reach the North America, the White House proposes to cut our tsunami warning system. In more water news, a Chron editorial says CA’s delta water plan needs to be transparent, and the America’s Cup folks drop plans to fix SF piers. Give it a read:

San Francisco Chronicle 2/28/2012
Calif. delta water plan requires transparency
Water, in California, is a fighting word. And code for changing the rules to advantage one group of warring water users over another is “reliable” as in “reliable water supply.” This week, the war drums are beating louder as regulators rush to present a flurry of water plans to the public.
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San Jose Mercury News 2/28/2012
White House proposes to cut tsunami warning system
Less than a year after surging waves from a Japanese earthquake battered the California coast, causing $58 million in damage and wrecking the Santa Cruz and Crescent City harbors, the Obama administration is moving to reduce funding for the nation’s tsunami warning and preparedness programs.
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San Francisco Chronicle 2/28/2012
1-5 pct. of tsunami debris could reach N. America
Tsunamis generated by the magnitude-9 earthquake in Japan last March dragged 3 million to 4 million tons of debris into the ocean after tearing up Japanese harbors and homes.
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San Francisco Chronicle 2/28/2012
America’s Cup organizers drop overhaul of piers
America’s Cup organizers – facing financial risks and tight construction deadlines – have eliminated the heart of a proposed real estate deal with the city involving prime waterfront property. But both sides vowed Monday that the prestigious regatta will take place as planned in San Francisco.
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