Another federal deadline passed Monday for seven states in the U.S. West to wrap up work on a plan to ensure the drought-stricken Colorado River can deliver water to the 40 million people and farms that depend on it. The states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — have been working […]
The Golden State’s had a harsh winter. Between October 1 and March 3, most California weather stations across the state were reporting greater-than-normal amounts of precipitation. And the state’s snowpack has grown to be the fifth largest in 40 years, with up to 25 feet of powder in some places. It’s needed moisture after a […]
The real-world implications of Gov. Newsom’s rejection of the twin tunnels project became more apparent last week as the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requested and were granted a 60-day stay of hearings with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). “We agree that the SWRCB water rights hearing […]
Local water agencies say both of these things are true: The drought is over for most of California, and southern Santa Barbara County has water shortages. Office of Emergency Management Director Robert Lewin recommended that the county Board of Supervisors terminate its proclamation of a local emergency due to drought conditions, which has been renewed […]
Lake Oroville has risen by about 10 feet over the past few days while outflows from the Hyatt Powerplant have held steady. This comes as the state Department of Water Resources announced on Friday that releases from the powerplant were being increased from 1,750 cubic feet per second to 5,000 cfs. The lake level on […]
California 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 […]
Plan To Protect Colorado River Still Isn’t Done. Now What?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Associated PressAnother federal deadline passed Monday for seven states in the U.S. West to wrap up work on a plan to ensure the drought-stricken Colorado River can deliver water to the 40 million people and farms that depend on it. The states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — have been working […]
Why California’s Droughts And Floods Will Only Get Worse
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Popular Scienceby Ula ChrobakThe Golden State’s had a harsh winter. Between October 1 and March 3, most California weather stations across the state were reporting greater-than-normal amounts of precipitation. And the state’s snowpack has grown to be the fifth largest in 40 years, with up to 25 feet of powder in some places. It’s needed moisture after a […]
Department Of Water Resources Hits Pause On WaterFix
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Press (Brentwood, Calif.)The real-world implications of Gov. Newsom’s rejection of the twin tunnels project became more apparent last week as the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requested and were granted a 60-day stay of hearings with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). “We agree that the SWRCB water rights hearing […]
Santa Barbara County, Water Agencies Clash On Ending Drought Emergency Proclamation
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Noozhawk (Santa Barbara)by Giana MagnoliLocal water agencies say both of these things are true: The drought is over for most of California, and southern Santa Barbara County has water shortages. Office of Emergency Management Director Robert Lewin recommended that the county Board of Supervisors terminate its proclamation of a local emergency due to drought conditions, which has been renewed […]
Lake Oroville Continues To Rise As Hyatt Powerplant Releases Stay Steady
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Chico Enterprise-Recordby Risa JohnsonLake Oroville has risen by about 10 feet over the past few days while outflows from the Hyatt Powerplant have held steady. This comes as the state Department of Water Resources announced on Friday that releases from the powerplant were being increased from 1,750 cubic feet per second to 5,000 cfs. The lake level on […]
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 […]