• Give us Lower Harbor, Rep. Says -- The Daily Pilot
    Jan 11, 2008  - U.S. Rep. John Campbell has plans to draw up federal legislation this spring that would give Newport Beach control of lower Newport Harbor. Campbell said he would have to obtain an estimate on what would be a fair price for the water way before he drafts the bill — city officials want the federal ... More
  • With help of Congressmen Upper Newport Bay Project to receive $5 million
    Mar 21, 2007  - With the help of Rep. Ed Royce (CA 40) and Rep John Campbell (CA 48) the Upper Newport Bay dredging project will receive $5 million in assistance from the Army Corps of Engineers. In a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers earlier this year, Representatives Royce and Campbell requested the Corps co... More
  • Cleaning up the creek-Coastline Pilot
    Sep 1, 2006  - An estimated $45 million will be poured into Aliso Creek to clean the water, keep it clean and restore the riparian habitat — if the funding can be dredged up. The "SUPER" project — named for the goals of creek Stabilization, Utility Protection and Environmental Restoration — is an updated and co... More
  • Putting urban runoff on the run-- OC Register
    Jul 19, 2006  - The ocean water quality off Orange County's beaches needs to be improved. There isn't much debate about that. Whether you are a surfer who has experienced sickness after catching rights on a Saturday morning; or a businessperson suffering losses after another summer day with the beach closed by high... More
  • Dana Point Desalination Project Authorization Act
    May 2, 2006  - Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from New Mexico for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I have some familiarity with the project, since it is located in the district which I have the privilege to represent. Water is an issue. It is an issue in the West; it is an issue in ... More