California and the U.S.
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in Caliornia and the rest of the United States.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
As Storm Sets Up to Pummel Tahoe, Meteorologists Forecast a Future Without Snow
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /SF Gateby Julie BrownOne week, it’s fires; the next, it’s feet upon feet of snow. In the middle of January, high winds and dry conditions sparked wildfires throughout California. Now, an atmospheric river is taking aim at the state with a huge amount of water. In the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe region, forecasters are calling for between three and six feet […]
‘The Most Basic Form of PPE’: 1.6 Million Households Face Water Shutoffs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /CalMattersby Jackie BottsIn April, the governor issued an executive order that barred water shutoffs for customers who don’t pay their water bills. State leaders are looking for ways to bail out struggling residents and smaller water systems alike, both buckling under $1 billion in water debt statewide.
Opinion: California Must Change Course to Avoid Water Shortages
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Redlands Daily Factsby Daniel KolkeyCalifornians have recently endured increasingly aggressive wildfires, rolling power outages, and smoke-filled air for days. Unless the state government changes course, we can add water shortages to this list. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, California has already suffered three droughts during this century – 2001-2002, 2007-2009, and 2012-2016. To address this reality, the state […]
Drought Conditions Could Impact Power Generation in the West
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /PV Magazineby David WagmanOngoing drought and low snowpack mean that hydro production at two big dams could be impacted, affecting the West’s power supply in 2021.
Opinion: San Francisco – Save the River You Drink From
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /San Francisco Chronicleby Kate Poole and John McManusSan Francisco rightly prides itself on being an environmental leader. Given this deep commitment to protecting the environment, the city’s water agency — the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission — should be a leader in smart, sustainable water policy. Unfortunately, that has not been the case. But Mayor London Breed now has a once-in-a-decade chance […]
Biggest Storm of the Year is About to Hit Northern California. When to Expect the Worst of It
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Sacramento Beeby Michael McGoughClear out the gutters. Plan some extra time for the morning commute Wednesday. And don’t even think about heading up the hill for a few days. The biggest storm of the season is barreling down on Northern California. The Sacramento region could see up to 3 inches of rain this week – perhaps doubling the […]