You might appreciate snowpack as something to sled, ski, or snowboard on. But beyond the slopes, vast masses of snow melt as winter turns to spring, feeding rivers and streams, which go on to hydrate towns and cities and crops. We’re talking incredible amounts of water: California, for instance, gets 30 percent of its supply from the […]
If enough people in California agreed on a state water strategy, the political obstacles would be overcome. If every major water agency, every farming association, and a critical mass of environmental groups were all committed to a specific set of policies and projects, then elected politicians would be bound to adhere to those priorities. Regulatory […]
Leaders of California, Arizona and Nevada are criticizing the Trump administration’s proposals for water cutbacks along the Colorado River, urging it to take a different approach and avoid a court battle. The three downstream states said in letters to the Interior Department this week that the agency’s preliminary outline of five options for cuts ignores the […]
State officials in California have announced the implementation of a statewide water-saving plan meant to conserve water resources amid worsening climate change. “Climate change is reshaping life in California through historic droughts and record storms that threaten the farms that feed the nation, communities that depend on reliable water, and the environment we all share,” Gov. […]
The head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is stepping down to become chief executive of an electric company in her native Puerto Rico. Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement Wednesday that Janisse Quiñones, the DWP’s top executive since 2024, brought “steady leadership and engineering expertise” to the utility. In her new job, […]
Arizona water leaders had some harsh words about a draft of federal plans for managing the Colorado River. Brenda Burman, general manager of the Central Arizona Project, wrote in a statement that those plans would “disproportionately harm Arizona and are unacceptable.” The Colorado River is managed according to agreements between the seven states that use […]
Why Thinning a Forest Could Get You More Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Grist.orgby Matt SimonYou might appreciate snowpack as something to sled, ski, or snowboard on. But beyond the slopes, vast masses of snow melt as winter turns to spring, feeding rivers and streams, which go on to hydrate towns and cities and crops. We’re talking incredible amounts of water: California, for instance, gets 30 percent of its supply from the […]
OPINION: Building the Abundant Water Coalition
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Maven's Notebookby Edward RingIf enough people in California agreed on a state water strategy, the political obstacles would be overcome. If every major water agency, every farming association, and a critical mass of environmental groups were all committed to a specific set of policies and projects, then elected politicians would be bound to adhere to those priorities. Regulatory […]
California, Arizona and Nevada Press Trump Administration To Rethink Colorado River Water Cuts
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesLeaders of California, Arizona and Nevada are criticizing the Trump administration’s proposals for water cutbacks along the Colorado River, urging it to take a different approach and avoid a court battle. The three downstream states said in letters to the Interior Department this week that the agency’s preliminary outline of five options for cuts ignores the […]
California Pushes for Statewide Water-Conservation Plan in Fight Against Climate Change
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Times of San Diegoby Madeline ShannonState officials in California have announced the implementation of a statewide water-saving plan meant to conserve water resources amid worsening climate change. “Climate change is reshaping life in California through historic droughts and record storms that threaten the farms that feed the nation, communities that depend on reliable water, and the environment we all share,” Gov. […]
Head of L.A.’s Department of Water and Power Resigns
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Noah Goldberg and David ZahniserThe head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is stepping down to become chief executive of an electric company in her native Puerto Rico. Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement Wednesday that Janisse Quiñones, the DWP’s top executive since 2024, brought “steady leadership and engineering expertise” to the utility. In her new job, […]
Arizona Water Leaders Push Back on ‘Unacceptable’ Draft Colorado River Plans
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /KJZZ Phoenixby Alex HagerArizona water leaders had some harsh words about a draft of federal plans for managing the Colorado River. Brenda Burman, general manager of the Central Arizona Project, wrote in a statement that those plans would “disproportionately harm Arizona and are unacceptable.” The Colorado River is managed according to agreements between the seven states that use […]