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Do you have your share of pests that need controlling? You might want to set aside your one-time use traps for something a little more techy... Thanks to Roger Baldwin of University of California, Davis, and Blair Calder Automatic Trap Company Inc. for their expertise to fill in the details of this topic. #pestcontrol #agtech #precisionag #rodents #pests #agriculture #technology

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Check out the latest episode of #HighPressurePodcast ☁

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For the first time EVER, California has introduced permanent water restrictions in an effort to prevent future droughts (previous state water restrictions were temporary). The new regulation will require the state's largest water utilities—which serve 95 percent of California residents—to reduce the amount of water they provide over the next 15 years. https://lnkd.in/gHYviFDc Underlying this water regulation (which is expected to come into effect by January 1, 2025) are a number of key data points. Suppliers must calculate water budgets based on community needs, weighing a number of factors such as residential (indoor and outdoor) water use; commercial, industrial and institutional landscapes with dedicated irrigation meters; and a maximum allowable volume of water loss from leakage. All that to say, there's a lot happening in California when it comes to water AND data. https://lnkd.in/g8YxHf-k I'm very much looking forward to attending the California Water Data Summit next month with my Bluefield Research colleague Keith Hays. If you are going to be there (or are in the San Diego area) and would like meet, follow this link or drop us a note: https://lnkd.in/g_uvg6ee *(I went to the Summit last year in Palo Alto and it was a great conference). VODA.ai Woodard & Curran Arcadis California Data Collaborative Moulton Niguel Water District Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. Black & Veatch - Environmental Carollo Engineers ASTERRA Subeca CWEA (California Water Environment Association)

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In the Summer 2024 issue of the California Water Journal, discover how Littlerock Creek Irrigation District uses high-accuracy mapping to capture distribution system information and comply with California regulations! Read the full article: https://ow.ly/HUbk50SSCBl California Rural Water Association #EsriWater #RuralWater #GNSS #GPS #GIS

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A great read and podcast! Many of us value driving consumer-like UX to the workplace. Transitioning smoothly between personal and work technologies is becoming a standard expectation, but many companies still have a long way to go in this area. What do you all think?

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NEWS: UC Davis Health Breaks Ground on California Tower -- UC Davis Health broke ground in July of 2024 on the $3.75 billion California Tower in Sacramento. Designed by SmithGroup, the 907,000-sf complex will add a 14-story structure and a five-story pavilion to the existing medical center. The transformative development will provide 12 hybrid operating rooms, a state-of-the-art imaging center, and two helicopter landing decks. Ensuring comprehensive healthcare delivery in the region for the next 50 years, the resilient facility will supply 334 private inpatient rooms. In the event of a public health emergency, over 250 of these rooms can be easily converted to support intensive care functions, with accompanying air isolation. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is constructing the sustainable complex using a progressive design-build methodology, with Cambridge CM acting as project, cost, and construction manager. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the California Tower will utilize advanced systems to improve indoor air quality, reduce emissions, and promote water conservation and reuse. A high-performance façade with unitized curtainwall panels, metal fins, and structural glazing will ensure patient privacy and comfort while generating significant energy savings. Completion is expected in 2030. https://lnkd.in/eZCi7_7W #EmergencyResponse #EnergyUseReduction #Sustainability #AcademicMedical #Healthcare #HealthcareEmergency #HealthcareHospital #HealthcareImaging #HealthcareInpatientAcuteCare #HealthcareIntensiveCareUnit #HealthcareSurgery

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In my latest op-ed in the Puget Sound Business Journal, I argue that we must focus on creating a cohesive regional economic growth and public safety strategy. Instead of letting extremes dictate policy, we should seek common-sense compromises that benefit the entire Puget Sound region. I hope this perspective sparks a renewed effort to align our regional goals for a stronger, unified future. With our unique advantages in location, talent, innovation, and diversity, now is the time to capitalize on them as one region. https://lnkd.in/gfjjq_P5

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Interested in learning more about our Medicinal Plants Project? Watch the latest CBS 8 San Diego Earth 8 segment below to hear from SDBG Director of Medicinal Plants Research Ben Naman, along with our partners at Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

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When brilliant minds come together, great things begin to happen. I had the privilege of attending the inaugural CTE Conference at UC Irvine this past weekend. Meeting and hearing the experiences of professional fighters like Miesha Tate, Julie Kedzie, Mac Danzig, and Gray Maynard was truly inspirational. UFC fighters sustain numerous injuries throughout their career with the majority of their brain injuries occurring during training. At most, fighters will compete in the ring 3 times a year. The remainder of the year, they are preparing by sparring with their training team. The issue is that most fighters spar at full strength and speed, which is detrimental to the brain health of an athlete over time. The cumulative result of years of training is what may lead to CTE. What is CTE you may ask? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition that can develop after repeated head injuries, often seen in athletes like football players or boxers. Over time, these injuries can cause the brain to break down, leading to problems with thinking, memory, and emotions. Symptoms might include confusion, mood swings, memory loss, and even aggressive behavior. CTE usually shows up years after the head injuries have occurred and can only be definitively diagnosed after death by examining the brain. I am proud to be part of an organization that will be part of the solution to this horrendous condition. If you or anyone you know may have CTE, feel free to reach out for more information. #Vielight #CTE #Recovery #Neuromodulation

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It’s #NationalRiversMonth, a time to highlight projects helping to keep rivers healthy, mitigate flooding, and deliver the clean, reliable water communities need to thrive. Case in point: a $1.7 billion project by the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (Regional San) to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. Regional San named the upgrade “EchoWater” to help “bring back” #WaterQuality in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta while meeting state-mandated requirements in its discharge permit. The delta is a critical water resource – supplying communities and businesses across Central and Southern California while supporting a vast and fragile ecosystem as well as recreational opportunities enjoyed by millions. A primary feature of the EchoWater project is its biological nutrient removal (#BNR) complex designed by Black & Veatch. Nutrient pollution is a major issue for waterways and watersheds nationwide. The EchoWater BNR treatment complex solves the issue in the delta by producing a stable effluent with nearly all ammonia and most nitrate removed yet with low aeration and carbon requirements.

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) conducted an independent case study on the energy efficiency of OMNI’s LUX™ UV Laundry Program. The case study focused on Real Energy Savings and the overall effectiveness of the LUX UV System. The independent case study included the three largest gas providers: PG&E (Northern CA), SoCal Gas (Southern CA), and SDGE (San Diego, CA). The evaluation focused on 31 skilled nursing locations after twelve (12) months of operating with the LUX UV Laundry System. Based on a calculated average of 𝟭𝟬 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆, utilizing current utility costs at the time of study, participants experienced a 𝟰𝟮.𝟲 𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 and an 𝟴𝟰% 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 - resulting in an average annual savings of over $7,400 in energy alone! #OMNISAVES | #UVTechnology | #Energysavings | #Watersaving | #Laundryservices | #Commerciallaundry

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Do you have questions for the incredible AgWeatherNet team members? Have you ever wondered what research projects our outstanding grad students and professors are working on at the Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems at the Washington State University-Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center? Please mark your calendar and meet them! #AI #Agricuculture #PrecisionAgriculture #AgTech #WeatherForecast #EmpoweringGrowersWithData

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The NAWC Water Summit is the #TopGun of gatherings for regulators, consumer advocates and professionals from America’s regulated, private water and wastewater utilities. National Association of Water Companies took this year’s theme to a whole new level with California Tom Cruise in attendance. More importantly, we are sharing a lot of best practices and knowledge to support reliable, safe service which is #missioncritical. #waterindustry #NAWC2024

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Check out this recent article from the Silicon Valley Business Journal highlighting our initiative to build an AI Center of Excellence with PG&E in San Jose! https://bit.ly/3SIWDih #PNPTC #AI

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Will you answer just 6 questions to help us make Partnership.LA impactful? In order to create a meaningful program, we are asking the social impact community of Southern California (and beyond!) to help us identify the most important topics for attention. TAKE THE SURVEY: https://lnkd.in/gadSmQMQ

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