Lake Mendocino made it through a typically long, hot summer with an abundance of water and now, thanks to an ongoing experiment with high-tech weather forecasting, the reservoir can retain more water through the winter, benefiting people, fish and farmers along the Russian River. A dollop of spring rain pumped up the 3-square-mile reservoir near […]
A warmer winter is in store for much of the southern U.S., while the northern tier of the country shivers, our new winter outlook shows. In addition, NOAA’s winter outlook indicates that parts of the flood-weary Northern Plains and Midwest may see a wetter-than-average December through February. Winter temperatures will likely be near to warmer […]
Aging water treatment systems, failing pipes and a slew of unregulated contaminants threaten to undermine water quality in U.S. cities of all sizes. Why it matters: There’s arguably nothing more important to human survival than access to clean drinking water.
There are few myths as enduring in American culture as the Great Man Theory, the idea that history is shaped primarily by exceptional individuals who rise, creating themselves like the ancient Egyptian sun god Ra out of primordial chaos, independent of social circumstances, family, collaborators, education, mentorship or overall context. And there are few places […]
When California’s historic five-year drought finally relented a few years ago the tally of dead trees in the Sierra Nevada was higher than almost anyone expected: 129 million. Most are still standing, the dry patches dotting the mountainsides. But some trees did survive the test of heat and drought. Now, scientists are racing to collect […]
Dennis Hutson’s rows of alfalfa, melons, okra and black-eyed peas are an oasis of green in the dry terrain of Allensworth, an unincorporated community in rural Tulare County. Hutson, currently cultivating on 60 acres, has a vision for many more fields bustling with jobs. “This community will forever be impoverished and viewed by the county […]
Lake Mendocino Gets More Water Under New Dam Operating Rules
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Argus CourierLake Mendocino made it through a typically long, hot summer with an abundance of water and now, thanks to an ongoing experiment with high-tech weather forecasting, the reservoir can retain more water through the winter, benefiting people, fish and farmers along the Russian River. A dollop of spring rain pumped up the 3-square-mile reservoir near […]
Winter 2019-20 Will Likely Be Warmer Than Average in Southern U.S. & Colder Than Average in Parts of Northern Tier
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Weather Channel by Linda LamA warmer winter is in store for much of the southern U.S., while the northern tier of the country shivers, our new winter outlook shows. In addition, NOAA’s winter outlook indicates that parts of the flood-weary Northern Plains and Midwest may see a wetter-than-average December through February. Winter temperatures will likely be near to warmer […]
The Water Crisis Cities Don’t See Coming
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Axiosby Kim HartAging water treatment systems, failing pipes and a slew of unregulated contaminants threaten to undermine water quality in U.S. cities of all sizes. Why it matters: There’s arguably nothing more important to human survival than access to clean drinking water.
The Ecosystems Of Innovation
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /PV Magazine by Christian RoselundThere are few myths as enduring in American culture as the Great Man Theory, the idea that history is shaped primarily by exceptional individuals who rise, creating themselves like the ancient Egyptian sun god Ra out of primordial chaos, independent of social circumstances, family, collaborators, education, mentorship or overall context. And there are few places […]
Trees That Survived California Drought May Hold Clue To Climate Resilience
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KQEDby Lauren SommerWhen California’s historic five-year drought finally relented a few years ago the tally of dead trees in the Sierra Nevada was higher than almost anyone expected: 129 million. Most are still standing, the dry patches dotting the mountainsides. But some trees did survive the test of heat and drought. Now, scientists are racing to collect […]
As Groundwater Law Plows Forward, Small Farmers Seek More Engagement
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Valley Public Radioby Kerry KleinDennis Hutson’s rows of alfalfa, melons, okra and black-eyed peas are an oasis of green in the dry terrain of Allensworth, an unincorporated community in rural Tulare County. Hutson, currently cultivating on 60 acres, has a vision for many more fields bustling with jobs. “This community will forever be impoverished and viewed by the county […]