A plan to help shore up the depleted Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in California’s crop-rich Imperial Valley is finding support from the farmers who grow it. The Imperial Irrigation District — the biggest user of water from the 1,450-mile (2,334-kilometer) river — has offered to pay farmers to shut off […]
Forty million people depend on the Colorado River for water, but that vital resource is in peril. The river’s storage system has shrunk to an estimated 41 percent capacity as of June 2024. The river, which irrigates 4 million acres of some of the most productive agricultural land in the United States, may never fully […]
These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the bitter truth: It’s not a real habitat garden if it doesn’t have a water source, as in a place where bees and butterflies can reliably […]
From prolonged drought to excessive flooding, water conditions in California have been anything but consistent during the past few years. That’s a problem for one of the world’s leading agricultural regions. With climate change threatening one of California’s biggest industries, we need to invest in a truly resilient and reliable water future. We need Sites […]
Saying it needs to evaluate all options for new sources of drinking water, Silicon Valley’s largest water district is studying a plan to build the first seawater desalination plant along the shores of San Francisco Bay. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, a government agency based in San Jose, has approved spending $1.7 million for […]
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” – From Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner“ A couple of weeks ago, my attention was captivated by a television news story about people in a Memphis apartment complex who had gone five days without access to water. Portable toilets had been set up […]
A Plan to Replenish the Colorado River Could Mean Dry Alfalfa Fields. And Many Farmers are for it
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Fox 5/KUSIby Amy TaxinA plan to help shore up the depleted Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in California’s crop-rich Imperial Valley is finding support from the farmers who grow it. The Imperial Irrigation District — the biggest user of water from the 1,450-mile (2,334-kilometer) river — has offered to pay farmers to shut off […]
WATCH: Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning- A PBS News Special
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /KPBS by Miles O'BrienForty million people depend on the Colorado River for water, but that vital resource is in peril. The river’s storage system has shrunk to an estimated 41 percent capacity as of June 2024. The river, which irrigates 4 million acres of some of the most productive agricultural land in the United States, may never fully […]
How to Create a DIY Water Feature for a Habitat Garden Without Breaking the Bank
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Jeanette MarantosThese days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the bitter truth: It’s not a real habitat garden if it doesn’t have a water source, as in a place where bees and butterflies can reliably […]
COMMENTARY: Farmers to Benefit as Sites Reservoir Nears Fruition
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Maven's Notebookby Fritz DurstFrom prolonged drought to excessive flooding, water conditions in California have been anything but consistent during the past few years. That’s a problem for one of the world’s leading agricultural regions. With climate change threatening one of California’s biggest industries, we need to invest in a truly resilient and reliable water future. We need Sites […]
Desalination Plant Proposed for San Francisco Bay
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Enterprise-Recordby Paul RogersSaying it needs to evaluate all options for new sources of drinking water, Silicon Valley’s largest water district is studying a plan to build the first seawater desalination plant along the shores of San Francisco Bay. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, a government agency based in San Jose, has approved spending $1.7 million for […]
Do Not Take Clean Water for Granted Either in Memphis or at the Paris Olympics 2024
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Commercial Appealby Lynn Norment“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” – From Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner“ A couple of weeks ago, my attention was captivated by a television news story about people in a Memphis apartment complex who had gone five days without access to water. Portable toilets had been set up […]