William L. Rukeyser is a former reporter who also worked for environmental nonprofits, the State of California and on political campaigns. He wrapped up his state service at the California Environmental Protection Agency as an assistant secretary (2001-2003) and at the State Water Resources Control Board (2005-2010). https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/contributor/william-l-rukeyser/rss en Agriculture American West Environment & Wildlife Law & Policy Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:25:03 +0000 William L. Rukeyser https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/06/06/why-an-unpopular-idea-could-be-the-salton-seas-best-solution https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/06/06/why-an-unpopular-idea-could-be-the-salton-seas-best-solution A water pipeline plan dismissed years ago may not be an attractive option to save the beleaguered Salton Sea, but it may be the best way to buy the region more time.