California and the U.S.
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.
California Storm Could Cause Flooding And Debris Flows As Feet Of Snow Pile Up In Sierra Nevada
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Weather Channelby Chris DolceCalifornia will see more soaking rain and feet of Sierra snow into midweek as another storm tapping an atmospheric river of moisture moves into the state. Radar and satellite show the latest Pacific storm is beginning to nudge into the West Coast as of early Tuesday. Flood watches have been issued by the National Weather […]
OPINION: California Should Stop Thinking About More Dams. The State Is Brimming With Them
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby George SkeltonThink California should build a lot more dams to catch these deluges? Forget it. Yes, the next severe drought is inevitable. And after California dries out and becomes parched again, we’ll wish we’d saved more of the current torrents. Instead, the precious water is washing out to sea. There’s one dam being planned north of Sacramento […]
Feds Say Salton Sea Won’t Be Adversely Impacted By Multi-State Drought Plan; IID Can Join When It Chooses
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Janet WilsonDays after Imperial Irrigation District officials said there had been a breakthrough in their negotiations with federal officials to commit to the restoration of the Salton Sea in a mammoth Colorado River drought plan, a top federal official offered a different assessment. “California has already found a path that ensures that the Salton Sea is […]
Southwest Governors Asked To Submit Colorado River Comments As Another ‘Deadline’ Passes, States Get An Extension
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Nevada Independent (Las Vegas)The federal government initiated a comment period today for the seven states in the Colorado River Basin, after Arizona and California were unable to agree on a Southwest drought plan by a second “deadline” of March 4. The Department of Interior is now giving the governors of the seven states, including Nevada, 15 days to […]
Why The Drought Contingency Plan ‘Deadlines’ Don’t Tell The Full Story
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KJZZ (Phoenix, Ariz.)by Bret JaspersThe last day of January looked like a banner day for Arizona’s water planning. State lawmakers had passed legislation authorizing Arizona to enter into an important deal. Gov. Doug Ducey signed the bills almost immediately. “Working together with a common goal in mind, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. And today proves it,” […]
OPINION: Major Milestone Achieved At Ronald B. Robie Thermalito Pumping-Generating Plant In Oroville
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /California Department of Water ResourcesThis past December, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reconnected electricity from Pacific Gas & Electric’s Table Mountain Substation to the Ronald B. Robie Thermalito Pumping-Generating Plant in Oroville, a major step towards returning the plant to full operation. A fire in November 2012 destroyed the plant’s operating capacity, requiring closure of the facility and […]