A 2017 comprehensive study of salmon, steelhead and trout in California showed that half of the steelhead and salmon populations native to the Klamath River are in danger of extinction within the next 50 years. Removing the four aging hydroelectric dams from the river would significantly improve ecological and geomorphic conditions throughout the Klamath watershed […]
The California Department of Water Resources still has unfinished business at Lake Oroville, despite completion of major construction on the spillways earlier this year following the 2017 events that triggered more than 180,000 people living downstream to evacuate. Major construction on the main spillway that was heavily damaged in 2017 was completed this spring by […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to veto a bill passed by California lawmakers that would have allowed the state to impose strict endangered species protections and water pumping restrictions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Newsom’s intentions, confirmed by his spokesman on Saturday, comes less than 24 hours after state lawmakers passed the sweeping legislation. […]
Completion and operation of the much-anticipated Pure Water Monterey recycled water project have been delayed again and it is now expected to miss another key water delivery deadline set for the end of this year. But an accelerated proposed timeline envisions California American Water starting to extract water banked in the Seaside basin from the […]
There’s no certain answer as to how the nutria population re-emerged after being declared eradicated in California decades ago but the population is spreading and causing serious concern. The Department of Fish and Wildlife was recently awarded $10 million to wipe out the large, invasive rodents and that effort is now well underway. “There are […]
It didn’t take long for the completion of the Drought Contingency Plan to create value to Arizona and the Colorado River Basin. Its focus on stabilizing Lake Mead and creating incentives to “bank” water in the reservoir already are paying dividends. DCP is providing a safe harbor while we work on important issues leading up to […]
Removing Dams Is Key To Fish Recovery
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /mtshasta news.com (Mount Shasta, Calif.)by Robert LusardiA 2017 comprehensive study of salmon, steelhead and trout in California showed that half of the steelhead and salmon populations native to the Klamath River are in danger of extinction within the next 50 years. Removing the four aging hydroelectric dams from the river would significantly improve ecological and geomorphic conditions throughout the Klamath watershed […]
Work Continues At Lake Oroville Dam
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, Calif.)by Jake AbbottThe California Department of Water Resources still has unfinished business at Lake Oroville, despite completion of major construction on the spillways earlier this year following the 2017 events that triggered more than 180,000 people living downstream to evacuate. Major construction on the main spillway that was heavily damaged in 2017 was completed this spring by […]
Newsom Plans To Veto Bill That Would Have Blocked Trump’s Rollback Of Endangered Species Protections
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by Phil WillonGov. Gavin Newsom plans to veto a bill passed by California lawmakers that would have allowed the state to impose strict endangered species protections and water pumping restrictions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Newsom’s intentions, confirmed by his spokesman on Saturday, comes less than 24 hours after state lawmakers passed the sweeping legislation. […]
Pure Water Monterey Recycled Water Project Delays Continue
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Monterey Heraldby Jim JohnsonCompletion and operation of the much-anticipated Pure Water Monterey recycled water project have been delayed again and it is now expected to miss another key water delivery deadline set for the end of this year. But an accelerated proposed timeline envisions California American Water starting to extract water banked in the Seaside basin from the […]
California Steps Up Multimillion-Dollar Battle To Eradicate Nutria From State Wetlands
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS by Wilson WalkerThere’s no certain answer as to how the nutria population re-emerged after being declared eradicated in California decades ago but the population is spreading and causing serious concern. The Department of Fish and Wildlife was recently awarded $10 million to wipe out the large, invasive rodents and that effort is now well underway. “There are […]
OPINION: How Do We Sustain The Colorado River Past 2026? Here’s How Arizona Intends To Find Out
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /azcentral.by Tom Buschatzke and Ted CookeIt didn’t take long for the completion of the Drought Contingency Plan to create value to Arizona and the Colorado River Basin. Its focus on stabilizing Lake Mead and creating incentives to “bank” water in the reservoir already are paying dividends. DCP is providing a safe harbor while we work on important issues leading up to […]