The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It’s been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California’s Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use of that resource and whether bigger changes are needed. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports.
Earlier this year, several environmental groups sent a petition to the federal government with a seemingly simple message: Ensure that water from the imperiled Colorado River is not wasted and only being delivered for “reasonable” and “beneficial” uses. The organizations urged the Bureau of Reclamation to use its authority to curb water waste in the Lower Basin states: […]
As the United States passes a tipping point in water security, new research reveals that millions of Americans now face a growing crisis in accessing clean, affordable water. “Our research shows water insecurity in the U.S. is not just a problem of pipes and infrastructure—it’s a human issue that affects health, daily life and dignity,” […]
When it comes to determining the fate of big water projects in California, there is no bigger influencer than the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Metropolitan is the largest water wholesaler in the nation, supplying water to 26 water districts throughout the region that in turn keep the taps flowing to 19 million people. As […]
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San Diego Is Getting Sued Because of One of Its Troubled Dams
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Voice of San Diegoby Tigist LayneThe city of San Diego is in the middle of litigation centered on one of its dams rated in poor condition by the state, and the attorney on the opposing side is one city officials are all too familiar with. His name is Vincent Bartolotta, and he’s representing a company called El Monte Nature Preserve, […]
Morning Report: If Supes Tap Reserves, It Could Trigger Employee Bonuses
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Voice of San DiegoTuesday could be a historic day for progressives who have long wanted to unleash the county’s massive reserve fund. County supervisors will vote today on whether to amend the county’s reserve policy, which could allow the county to dip into more of its big rainy-day fund to combat impending federal cuts.
Firefighters and Equipment Pre-Deployed in San Diego County, as Heat Wave Boosts Wildfire Threat
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsGov. Gavin Newsom has pre-deployed more fighting crews and equipment to the San Diego area and four other counties, in case the current heat wave leads to wildfire in a region that is critically dry. Newsom said a total of 47 fire engines, nine water tenders, nine bulldozers, five helicopters, 10 hand crews, 14 dispatchers […]
La Niña Could Soon Raise Wildfire Threat in Already Parched San Diego County
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsThe already high risk of wildfires in San Diego County could soon jump with the arrival of La Niña, a natural, periodic form of climate change that can produce periods of unusually dry weather. The National Weather Service has issued a watch that says that La Niña could take hold in October and last into […]