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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.
Epic Snow In Sierra As Atmospheric River Storms Keep On Coming
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneAtmospheric river storms pounding Northern California with rain have also brought epic snow to the Sierra. Meteorologist Jim Mathews says that since 1950 only six years have surpassed the total “snow water content” that California has right now. The state’s snowpack — measured using the snow’s water content — is at 130% of its usual […]
California Touts Desalination, But Take It With A Grain Of Salt
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Bloomberg Environmentby Emily C. DooleySlimming down a $17 billion plan to shunt water from Northern California to the arid south has the state considering ways to supplement water needs. Desalination is one of the methods getting some attention. California has a water problem, drought or no drought. The new administration has signaled a shift in water policy by specifically […]
Time-Lapse Map Shows How Winter Rains Have Washed Away California’s Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Sun (San Bernardino, Calif.)by Nikie JohnsonWhat a difference a winter can make. On Jan. 1, three-quarters of California was in drought. Just eight weeks later, however, a succession of storms have washed drought conditions away from all but a splotch at the far north edge of the state, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Some of Southern California is still considered abnormally dry, which means […]
Governor Delcares State Of Emergency In Local Counties Due To Heavy Storms
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /CBS SacramentoCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an emergency proclamation to help communities respond to the severe winter storms that began in January and have continued through this month. The proclamation was issued for many counties across California, including Calaveras, El Dorado, and Yolo County. This helps those communities recover from potential flooding, mudslides, erosion, power […]
Arizona Climatologist: Recent Snow, Rain Likely Not Enough To Head Off Lake Mead Drought Declaration
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /KJZZ 91.5 FM (Tempe, Ariz.)by Mark BrodieThere are still some snow-capped mountains ringing the valley after last week’s winter storm dropped rain and some snow in the metro Phoenix area — and record snowfall in Flagstaff. That city actually set a record for daily snowfall on Thursday with nearly 3 feet. Overall, Flagstaff got more than 40 inches of snow. So, […]
California District Stalls West Drought Plan Over Lake Money
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Felicia FonsecaA California irrigation district with the highest-priority rights to Colorado River water is using its power to demand federal funds to restore the state’s largest lake, hoping to capitalize on one of its best opportunities to tackle a long-standing environmental and human health hazard. The Imperial Irrigation District wants $200 million for the Salton Sea, […]