Weather conditions that make this a landmark year, like more rain, could be part of the reason for the algae blooms in Horseshoe Lake, putting the upper Bidwell Park lake off limits for use for the foreseeable future. Swimming in the lake, for humans or dogs, is warned against, and new city signs say exposure […]
Based on two weeks of research into the probable future of water supplies in the American West, it’s pretty clear that no water expert or journalist truly believes Colorado is likely to become a lifeless, waterless desert, within the lifetime of anyone currently alive.
California’s political leaders have made the long-overdue decision to clean up the Central Valley’s contaminated drinking water, and help cash-strapped rural water districts. The catch: rather than assess a fee on water users or tapping into the state’s budget surplus, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature relied on cap-and-trade money to pay for a portion […]
Several major developments have altered the course of water management in California this year. First, Governor Newsom significantly modified the plan to bring water to the southern region through the Delta. Second, California forged a historic agreement with seven other states to cooperate in times of drought. And not least, industry veteran Gloria Gray took the helm at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. In this interview, Gray […]
A catastrophic forest die-off in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range in 2015-2016 was caused by the inability of trees to reach diminishing supplies of subsurface water following years of severe drought and abnormally warm temperatures. That’s the conclusion by researchers from the University of California, Irvine and UC Merced outlined in a study published today […]
Salmon fishing been superb this summer in the ocean off the Sonoma and Marin county coasts, but you can also catch hard-fighting landlocked Chinook salmon at Lake Oroville, located on the Feather River.
What is Causing Those Harmful Algal Blooms? Water and Heat
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Oroville Mercury-Registerby Laura UrsenyWeather conditions that make this a landmark year, like more rain, could be part of the reason for the algae blooms in Horseshoe Lake, putting the upper Bidwell Park lake off limits for use for the foreseeable future. Swimming in the lake, for humans or dogs, is warned against, and new city signs say exposure […]
OPINION: Believe It or Not, Colorado Will Soon Become a Waterless Desert… Part Eight
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Pagosa Daily Postby Bill HudsonBased on two weeks of research into the probable future of water supplies in the American West, it’s pretty clear that no water expert or journalist truly believes Colorado is likely to become a lifeless, waterless desert, within the lifetime of anyone currently alive.
OPINION: Why California’s Fight Against Climate Change Must Include Clean Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Calmattersby David FestaCalifornia’s political leaders have made the long-overdue decision to clean up the Central Valley’s contaminated drinking water, and help cash-strapped rural water districts. The catch: rather than assess a fee on water users or tapping into the state’s budget surplus, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature relied on cap-and-trade money to pay for a portion […]
MWD’s New Chair, Gloria Gray, Prioritizes Reliability of Supply & Affordability
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /The Planning Reportby EditorSeveral major developments have altered the course of water management in California this year. First, Governor Newsom significantly modified the plan to bring water to the southern region through the Delta. Second, California forged a historic agreement with seven other states to cooperate in times of drought. And not least, industry veteran Gloria Gray took the helm at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. In this interview, Gray […]
California Forest Die-Off Caused by Depletion of Deep-Soil Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Science Dailyby University of California, IrvineA catastrophic forest die-off in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range in 2015-2016 was caused by the inability of trees to reach diminishing supplies of subsurface water following years of severe drought and abnormally warm temperatures. That’s the conclusion by researchers from the University of California, Irvine and UC Merced outlined in a study published today […]
Lake Oroville is Hot Spot for Chinook Salmon
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Record Netby Dan BacherSalmon fishing been superb this summer in the ocean off the Sonoma and Marin county coasts, but you can also catch hard-fighting landlocked Chinook salmon at Lake Oroville, located on the Feather River.