W Don Maughan

State Water Resources Control Board Chairman W. Don Maughan, who had come under fire from agricultural interests for his stand on water issues, was reappointed to his post Tuesday by Gov. George Deukmejian. Maughan aroused the anger of farmers and water importers last fall when his agency released a draft plan that called for limiting the amount of water shipped to Southern California to 1985 levels and for imposing a strict program of water conservation.

State Water Resources Control Board Chairman W. Don Maughan, who had come under fire from agricultural interests for his stand on water issues, was reappointed to his post Tuesday by Gov. George Deukmejian. Maughan aroused the anger of farmers and water importers last fall when his agency released a draft plan that called for limiting the amount of water shipped to Southern California to 1985 levels and for imposing a strict program of water conservation.

Bowing to pressure from urban Southern California and agricultural interests, the state Water Resources Control Board agreed Thursday to revise a controversial draft plan that was designed to improve water quality in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay.

Bowing to pressure from urban Southern California and agricultural interests, the state Water Resources Control Board agreed Thursday to revise a controversial draft plan that was designed to improve water quality in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay.

John Robinson and his flock of lambs are too easy on themselves. After their pitiful performance in the NFC wild-card game, Robinson quickly gave credit to the Minnesota Vikings for their flawless play and is photographed (Dec. 27) sharing a mirthful moment, not 5 minutes after the game, with Joey Browner, the common, ordinary Joe Browner, who Jim Everett made famous on this day. Well, Robinson's players still love him. They'll do anything for him, but he'll forgive and forget if they fail.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency asked the state for assurances that the quality of the water in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is being protected. EPA Regional Administrator Judith E. Ayres of San Francisco wrote her concerns to the chairman of the State Water Resources Control Board, W. Don Maughan, saying that despite "historic efforts by the state," the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, San Francisco Bay estuary "is not being adequately protected."

A meeting of the State Water Resources Board scheduled for Thursday to discuss proposed restrictions on water use was postponed until Feb. 26. Board members will participate on the new Governor's Drought Action Task Force to coordinate efforts with other state and federal agencies, board Chairman W. Don Maughan said.

The board charged with protecting the state's water quality rejected a staff recommendation Thursday to expand the Azusa Landfill after opponents, including the Metropolitan Water District, called the proposal a threat to the quality of drinking water supplies for 1 million San Gabriel Valley residents.

Anger is sweeping California's tightly knit fraternity of water managers over a draft plan that would severely limit water exports from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Southern California. The target of the ire is Chairman W. Don Maughan of the state Water Resources Control Board, who is trying to soothe tempers by reiterating that all Californians will have to sacrifice in the future to stretch water supplies to meet demands. The proposals are those of the board's staff.

Floor Action: Kenneth Hahn Park: Passed and sent to the Senate on a 42-27 vote a bill (AB 1794) by Assemblywoman Gwen Moore (D-Los Angeles) to appropriate an unspecified amount of state park bond funds for development work at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, named for the veteran Los Angeles County Supervisor.

John Robinson and his flock of lambs are too easy on themselves. After their pitiful performance in the NFC wild-card game, Robinson quickly gave credit to the Minnesota Vikings for their flawless play and is photographed (Dec. 27) sharing a mirthful moment, not 5 minutes after the game, with Joey Browner, the common, ordinary Joe Browner, who Jim Everett made famous on this day. Well, Robinson's players still love him. They'll do anything for him, but he'll forgive and forget if they fail.

Rarely has the selection of a major gubernatorial appointee been so public as that of the critical position of chairman of the California Water Resources Control Board. The two finalists had impressive credentials. Stuart Pyle has been engineer-manager of the Kern County Water Agency for the past 13 years. W. Don Maughan of Sacramento served on the Water Resources Control Board from 1973 to 1979--first appointed by Ronald Reagan, and reappointed by Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Sewer bills for San Diego homeowners will increase immediately by 30%--to $10.40 a month--as a result of a unanimous decision Monday by the City Council. The rate hike will be followed by another 30% increase next year, which would raise bills to $12.80 each month. The City Council rejected an immediate 60% increase, as proposed by the city manager's office.