Many private-equity firms (PEF) have invested capital in larger accounting firms to facilitate the purchase of “technology and talent” (M. Mauer, 

Adam Sullivan, Nevada’s state engineer and water chief, has abruptly left his position after more than four years in the role. In his place, the acting administrator of the Nevada Division of Water Resources is now Chris Thorson, who was previously the division’s deputy administrator, spokesperson Jenny Jackson said on Friday. “DCNR is very appreciative...

Water and sediment quality in Los Angeles Harbor has improved greatly over the last 40 years through increased monitoring, more aggressive regulation by state and federal agencies, better pollution source control, and dredging that has removed accumulated contaminants in harbor sediment. However, the Port of Los Angeles still faces ongoing challenges and continues to implement...