Some measure the year by calendar, by birth dates or by tax returns. For California water managers, the key date is April 1. That’s when researchers push their trusty tubes down into the snow covering the Sierra Nevada to see how much has accumulated just as the wet season typically peaks. How’d we do this water year?
California isn’t recycling nearly enough water, according to a new report by UCLA researchers, who say the state should treat and reuse more wastewater to help address the Colorado River’s chronic shortages.
Project Nexus: California’s first solar-covered canals.
The initiative that’s been years in the making is now generating electricity while conserving the state’s water supply.
California’s snowpack has hit a 25-year milestone, reaching 96 percent of the historical average.
The accumulation of snow in the Sierra Nevada and other high-altitude regions serves as a critical water source for the state.
The San Diego County Water Authority released new information Tuesday about the state’s snowpack and the region’s water supply. “It’s great news for San Diego County, the state’s not going to have any water shortages or mandatory restrictions so everyone’s free to use water as they need this spring and summer,” said Efren Lopez, Senior Water Resource Specialist for the San Diego County Water Authority.
San Diego County’s water supplier announced it has more than enough water to meet the region’s needs through the summer and fall, despite the county receiving around half of normal rainfall this year. The San Diego County Water Authority said there is “plenty of water” to meet demands for the foreseeable future, and it is trying to transfer some water supply to areas in the West with greater water scarcity.
It’s something we’re reminded of every so often; we live in an arid climate and droughts are a reality of life. Add in the unpredictable element of climate change, and the difficulty of planning for a stable water supply becomes evident. On Tuesday morning, the San Diego County Water Authority provided an update on our water situation.
Despite a few rainy days this week, 2025 has had a drier-than-usual start. However, thanks to decades of strategic planning, the San Diego County Water Authority assures residents that the region has an ample water supply. In fact, officials say they are considering selling or leasing surplus resources — an initiative that could help lower water costs for San Diego ratepayers.
Water isn’t always just water.
For instance, in the late 1800s, Carlsbad was a quiet stretch of undeveloped land—until 1882, when John Frazier struck liquid gold.
Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities.
