Early Onset of Fall Rains in Northstate Offers Positive Outlook for Water Year, Says State Climatologist
Rainy weather moved through the Northstate a little earlier than a normal season on Monday.
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Tearing Down Dams Could Save Western Rivers — and Also Make Climate Change Worse
Deep in the bowels of Idaho’s Brownlee Dam, Neal Lincoln is ready to offer a demonstration.
Almost 40 feet below the surface of the Snake River — whose waters originate in Yellowstone National Park, then cascade down the Rocky Mountains and course across Idaho — Lincoln makes a call to the power plant control room. The narrow hallway where we stand waiting is chilly, the air dank and the floor covered with leakage from the river.
Environment Report: We’re Diving Into the Western Water Wars
In two years, almost every major agreement currently keeping battle swords sheathed on the Colorado River will expire. Seven western states and Mexico will have to wrestle with the fact that there’s less water for their people and industries than before. And they have until 2026 to get new agreements to use much, much less water in place.
Navy Vet Joins Water Authority as SkillBridge Program Intern
The San Diego County Water Authority’s new SkillBridge Program intern came ashore in the perfect location. Of all the adventures Trevor Bland’s military service has taken him on, he regards San Diego as his favorite. It is here where he enjoys physical fitness, trips to the beach and the city’s Mexican food scene.
Luckily, when Bland joined the Department of Defense SkillBridge program he didn’t have to go far.
Bland was assigned as a human resources analyst intern with the Water Authority in August after five years of Naval service. Drawing from his experience as a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, he says, gave him the skills to address personnel issues in the civilian workforce.
An Atmospheric River Will Drench Northern California Early This Week — But Entirely Miss Greater San Diego
An atmospheric river will bring significant rain to Northern California Monday and Tuesday but entirely miss San Diego County, which is days away from wrapping up an otherwise wet year, the National Weather Service said.
But there will be a slight chill to the air along the San Diego coastline — the kind that reminds people that it’s a good idea to keep a sweater handy. And you’ll need your winter wetsuit before long.
An El Niño Winter is Coming. Here’s What That Could Mean for the US
Fall has only just begun, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially since this one may look drastically different than recent years because of El Niño.
This winter will be the first in a few years to feel the effects of the phenomenon, which has a sizable impact on the weather during the coldest months of the year.
Evolution of Drought Response and Resilience in California’s Cities
Drought is a regular event in California. In recent decades, California has experienced five prolonged drought periods (1976-77, 1987-1992, 2007-09, 2011-16, 2020-22). Urban water agencies have responded with investments in supply and demand management measures, which have made California’s cities more resilient to drought effects. What motivated these investments?
90% of U.S. Counties Had a Weather Disaster Between 2011 and 2021
Very few parts of the U.S. have been untouched by extreme weather.
According to a recent report, 90% of U.S. counties had a federally declared weather disaster between 2011 and 2021.
Colorado River Managers Vote to Continue Conservation Program, With Tweaks, in 2024
Colorado River managers on Thursday decided to continue a water conservation program designed to protect critical elevations in the nation’s two largest reservoirs.
Survey: 66% of Americans Say Water Requires More Federal Funding
The American Business Water Coalition (ABWC), a national organization comprised of water-reliant businesses, has released a “U.S. Water Infrastructure Funding and Business Risks Survey,” examining voter opinions across a wide spectrum of water issues.
The survey focused on water issues such as water quality, federal infrastructure funding and perceived risk to U.S. businesses and local communities from potential water-related crises.
