Californians Could See Mandatory Water Cuts Amid Drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
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Opinion: California’s Water Shortage Requires Updates in Technology, Law — and Mindset
Californians responded to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request for voluntary water conservation earlier this year by using more, not less. On Monday, Newsom said mandatory cutbacks could be coming.
Already, residents face sharp new outdoor water restrictions June 1, and serious doubts over whether those limits will be enough to cope with a historic water shortage.
Opinion: New Melones Modeling & Megadroughts: Setting Stage for State’s Water Armageddon
New Melones Reservoir is the proverbial canary in the mine when it comes to where state water policy wedded with the return of megadroughts is taking California.
Using historical hydrology data on the Stanislaus River basin between 1922 and 2019:
*Based on current regulatory rules New Melones Reservoir would fall below 250,000 acre feet of storage in 3 out of the 98 years.
Heat Wave This Week Will Intensify Fire Danger for Bay Area, Northern California
A pre-Memorial Day heat wave will prime the Bay Area for another dry fire season, roasting the region’s landscape with some of the hottest weather so far in 2022 and pushing temperatures in some cities close to 100 degrees.
A month ahead of the official start of summer, high temperatures could climb 5 to 20 degrees above normal on Tuesday and Wednesday for much of the Bay Area — a pre-Memorial Day blast of hot weather that prompted a heat advisory for the entire Central Valley and a red flag warning for a broad swath of Northern California stretching from Vallejo to Redding.
Identify Your Landscape Target Goals
Before starting your WaterSmart landscaping makeover, there are significant decisions to make about improving your water efficiency, including plant and irrigation choices. First, determine what type of landscape will meet your needs and maximize your water savings potential.
Six Steps to Creating a Successful Water-Saving Landscape for a San Diego Home
Every WaterSmart landscape added by a homeowner becomes a key part of the San Diego region’s water efficiency goals.
By converting a turf-focused yard to a WaterSmart landscape, you have the potential to beautify your property, save money, and reduce maintenance. You also play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of our natural environment by cultivating native plants, retaining and minimizing stormwater runoff, and conserving water.
There are six distinct steps to successfully plan and create a WaterSmart landscape.
‘Everyone Loses’: Sacramento Valley Struggles to Survive Unprecedented Water Cuts
Standing on the grassy plateau where water is piped onto his property, Josh Davy wished his feet were wet and his irrigation ditch full.
Three years ago, when he sank everything he had into 66 acres of irrigated pasture in Shasta County, Davy thought he’d drought-proofed his cattle operation.
California Water Officials Urge Conservation Amid Dim Outlook for Improvement in Drought Conditions
Outdoor watering restrictions area set to take effect in Los Angeles at the end of the month, and the prospect of an improvement in drought conditions appears dim.
Just how bad is the drought? According to state figures, the first three months of the year were the driest in the state’s recorded history. California is currently in the third year of a drought.
Saving Water and Generating Power in California: Can One Project Achieve Both?
California needs more water and renewable energy, and Solar AquaGrid CEO Jordan Harris is trying to help.
“We need some bold solutions and big solutions,” he said.
A big idea is starting with a small stretch of canals in the Turlock Irrigation District, located just south of Modesto.
Companies Face Billions in Damages as PFAS Lawsuits Flood Courts
For years, plaintiffs’ lawyers suing over health and environmental damage from so called forever chemicals, known collectively as PFAS, focused on one set of deep pockets—E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
But over the past two years, there’s been a seismic shift in the legal landscape as awareness of PFAS has expanded.
