I arrived late to the Upper Colorado River Commission meeting in Las Vegas, having briefly gotten lost in the disorienting maze of garishly lit slot machines, escalators reaching to the heavens, and hallways with a vanishing point at infinity. Could there be a more incongruous place to hold a convention about something so natural and […]
A series of December storms delivered a welcome boost to California’s snowpack, scientists said on Tuesday in a closely watched assessment of the state’s water resources for the year ahead. The snowpack survey recorded a snow depth of 24in (61cm), said Angelique Fabbiani-Leon, state hydrometeorologist at the California department of water resources’ snow surveys and water supply forecasting unit. The […]
There’s nothing better than a long, hot shower after a particularly grueling day, but with energy costs soaring nationwide, it might be hard to justify pushing the water heater to its limit. However, by upgrading to a heat pump water heater, you might feel a little less guilty about savoring that time in your steamy oasis. Heat pump […]
The Newsom administration and local agencies are working to capture stormwater for future use as California faces a series of major storms during the holiday period. According to officials, the efforts are intended to strengthen water supplies statewide while reducing flood risks as heavy rain moves across the region. The development comes California braces for […]
Lake Shasta waters lapped higher after a series of atmospheric rivers dumped up to a foot of rain in the region. Not counting runoff, storms added 12-14 inches of rain to all areas of the lake between Dec. 19 — when the series of wet winter storms started — and Dec. 26, said Nathan Rick […]
Lush green fields of alfalfa spread across thousands of acres in a desert valley in western Arizona, where a dairy company from Saudi Arabia grows the thirsty crop by pulling up groundwater from dozens of wells. The company, Fondomonte, is the largest water user in the Ranegras Plain groundwater basin, shipping hay overseas to feed […]
OPINION: Upper Basin States Should Make a Deal Without Colorado
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Desert Reviewby Brian McNeeceI arrived late to the Upper Colorado River Commission meeting in Las Vegas, having briefly gotten lost in the disorienting maze of garishly lit slot machines, escalators reaching to the heavens, and hallways with a vanishing point at infinity. Could there be a more incongruous place to hold a convention about something so natural and […]
California Snowpack Gets a Boost From Series of December Downpours
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The GuardianA series of December storms delivered a welcome boost to California’s snowpack, scientists said on Tuesday in a closely watched assessment of the state’s water resources for the year ahead. The snowpack survey recorded a snow depth of 24in (61cm), said Angelique Fabbiani-Leon, state hydrometeorologist at the California department of water resources’ snow surveys and water supply forecasting unit. The […]
Startup Unveils ‘Intelligent’ Water Heater That Could Save Us Homeowners Over $750 Every Year — Here’s How It Works
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Cool Downby Matthew SwigonskiThere’s nothing better than a long, hot shower after a particularly grueling day, but with energy costs soaring nationwide, it might be hard to justify pushing the water heater to its limit. However, by upgrading to a heat pump water heater, you might feel a little less guilty about savoring that time in your steamy oasis. Heat pump […]
California to Capture Holiday Stormwater to Strengthen Future Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Edhat.comThe Newsom administration and local agencies are working to capture stormwater for future use as California faces a series of major storms during the holiday period. According to officials, the efforts are intended to strengthen water supplies statewide while reducing flood risks as heavy rain moves across the region. The development comes California braces for […]
How Full Are Lake Shasta, California Reservoirs After Rain? See Levels
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Redding Record Searchlightby Jessica SkropanicLake Shasta waters lapped higher after a series of atmospheric rivers dumped up to a foot of rain in the region. Not counting runoff, storms added 12-14 inches of rain to all areas of the lake between Dec. 19 — when the series of wet winter storms started — and Dec. 26, said Nathan Rick […]
Where a Saudi Company Pumps Desert Groundwater, Arizona Considers Imposing Limits
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesLush green fields of alfalfa spread across thousands of acres in a desert valley in western Arizona, where a dairy company from Saudi Arabia grows the thirsty crop by pulling up groundwater from dozens of wells. The company, Fondomonte, is the largest water user in the Ranegras Plain groundwater basin, shipping hay overseas to feed […]