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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.
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, […]
Atmospheric River To Bring Drenching Rain, Significant Snow To Northern California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hannah FryGet your umbrellas back out because California’s wet winter isn’t over yet. A moisture-rich atmospheric river that is bearing down on Northern California is expected to dump up to 8 inches of rain on portions of the Bay Area, unleash gusty winds and bring the potential for widespread flooding through at least Thursday. The storm, […]
OPINION: The Water Resource Right Outside The Window
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Governing Magazine (Washington D.C.)by Mary Ann DickinsonAcross most of America, the lawn sprinklers are taking their winter’s rest, but it won’t be long before billions of gallons of water start nursing thirsty turf back to life. Nationwide, the tug of war over diminishing water resources provokes challenging questions about how we should prioritize water use among competing interests like agriculture, urban […]
OPINION: How Can California Capture More Water? Competing Interests Will Have To Compromise
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby George SkeltonStorm water has been rampaging down the Sacramento River, carrying ripped out docks, uprooted trees and homeowners’ backyards, hellbent for the Golden Gate. But very little of this precious water can be saved. Environmental restrictions limit the amount of water that can be pumped into southbound aqueducts. That’s because the pumps are deadly for fish, particularly […]