It has been widely reported that March was a disaster for California’s snowpack. Summer seemed to arrive three months early, with record-shattering heat and dryness and a mere pittance of precipitation. Did a relatively cool, rainy, and even snowy April make up for it? The short answer is no—but it helped. It’s important to remember that snowpack […]
The Colorado River provides water to some 40 million people across seven U.S. states and Mexico. And, after a historically hot and dry winter, those western states are scrambling to shore up supplies. One solution comes from California, Arizona, and Nevada. The three Lower Basin states recently announced a water-saving plan that aims to “stabilize the Colorado River […]
Arizona, California and Nevada say they’ve put together a proposal to stabilize the ailing Colorado River by saving at least 3.2 million acre-feet of water through 2028. That’s the equivalent of enough water to serve Tucson for 32 years.
The states of California, Arizona and Nevada have proposed voluntary water-saving measures for the next three years aimed at buying time while negotiations remain deadlocked over the future of shrinking reservoirs filled by the Colorado River. The Colorado River provides water to some 40 million people in the American west. But the two massive reservoirs filled by the river, Lake Mead and […]
Proponents of a huge water project are claiming victory after the $20 billion tunnel largely cleared a key hurdle last week. But the massive construction — known as the Delta tunnel — is still mired in controversy, and many roadblocks lay ahead, writes CalMatters’ Rachel Becker. To shore up state water supplies, the Delta tunnel aims […]
For the first time, growers in one of California’s most acutely water-stressed areas have to reveal how much groundwater they are pumping. For generations, they’ve been free to take water from wells on their own land without reporting to it the state. The State Water Resources Control Board ordered landowners in parts of the San […]
A Whiplash Spring and California’s Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Sierra Stewart /Public Policy Institute of Californiaby Jeffrey MountIt has been widely reported that March was a disaster for California’s snowpack. Summer seemed to arrive three months early, with record-shattering heat and dryness and a mere pittance of precipitation. Did a relatively cool, rainy, and even snowy April make up for it? The short answer is no—but it helped. It’s important to remember that snowpack […]
Understanding Water Rights in the Colorado River Basin
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Marketplaceby Sabri Ben-Achour, Alex Schroeder and Emma Condon Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Colorado River provides water to some 40 million people across seven U.S. states and Mexico. And, after a historically hot and dry winter, those western states are scrambling to shore up supplies. One solution comes from California, Arizona, and Nevada. The three Lower Basin states recently announced a water-saving plan that aims to “stabilize the Colorado River […]
Ariz., Calif., Nev. Announce Plan To Save Colorado River Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Tucson.comby Tony DavisArizona, California and Nevada say they’ve put together a proposal to stabilize the ailing Colorado River by saving at least 3.2 million acre-feet of water through 2028. That’s the equivalent of enough water to serve Tucson for 32 years.
California, Arizona and Nevada Propose Water-Saving Plan for Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Guardianby Roque PlanasThe states of California, Arizona and Nevada have proposed voluntary water-saving measures for the next three years aimed at buying time while negotiations remain deadlocked over the future of shrinking reservoirs filled by the Colorado River. The Colorado River provides water to some 40 million people in the American west. But the two massive reservoirs filled by the river, Lake Mead and […]
Delta Tunnel Inches Forward
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Cal Mattersby Lynn LaProponents of a huge water project are claiming victory after the $20 billion tunnel largely cleared a key hurdle last week. But the massive construction — known as the Delta tunnel — is still mired in controversy, and many roadblocks lay ahead, writes CalMatters’ Rachel Becker. To shore up state water supplies, the Delta tunnel aims […]
For the First Time, California Growers Have To Say How Much Groundwater They’re Taking
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesFor the first time, growers in one of California’s most acutely water-stressed areas have to reveal how much groundwater they are pumping. For generations, they’ve been free to take water from wells on their own land without reporting to it the state. The State Water Resources Control Board ordered landowners in parts of the San […]