A hectic week for the state Legislature ended with welcome news for California farmers and ranchers—Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he intends to veto Senate Bill 1, which sought to preserve existing California environmental and labor standards from federal changes initiated by the Trump administration. Water-related provisions of the bill proved problematic for farmers, ranchers and […]
California’s contemporary effort to modernize the water system in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta officially began in 2006. George W. Bush was president Arnold Schwarzenegger was governor. Their administrations signed a planning agreement. And the search for a solution was on. Thirteen years, two governors and two presidents later, we are all still at it. We […]
With temperatures rising due to global climate change and millions of forest trees dying from heat and pest infestations every year, the potential for more wildfires is real. To combat this growing threat, the U.S. Forest Service on Monday, Sept. 16, began accepting applications for 1,500 temporary jobs to work in the 18 national forests […]
Imagine we were presenting you with an investment opportunity. It would cost a lot, and similar programs have failed miserably. Human rights violations would very likely occur. There are more viable alternatives available with similar (or lower) costs, but we’re asking you to invest anyway because we are certain we could figure out a way […]
Colorado and California are rethinking water management for a hotter, drier future, while balancing urban water needs with the benefits agriculture brings to rural communities. Most years, ranchers in Wyoming irrigate their land with water from the Green River—a tributary of the Colorado—in the summer so they have forage to feed their cattle late in […]
It’s still technically summer but snow is falling in the Sierra along the California-Nevada line. California transportation officials posted a photo on the Caltrans District 3 Twitter account shortly after noon Monday showing snow accumulating on U.S. Interstate 80 at the top of Donner Summit about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Truckee, California. Caltrans […]
Governor To Act On Key Legislation For Farms, Ranches
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AgAlert (Sacramento, Calif.)by Kevin HectemanA hectic week for the state Legislature ended with welcome news for California farmers and ranchers—Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he intends to veto Senate Bill 1, which sought to preserve existing California environmental and labor standards from federal changes initiated by the Trump administration. Water-related provisions of the bill proved problematic for farmers, ranchers and […]
OPINION: California Has A Chance To Make Water History
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CALmatters (Sacramento)by Jeffrey KightlingerCalifornia’s contemporary effort to modernize the water system in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta officially began in 2006. George W. Bush was president Arnold Schwarzenegger was governor. Their administrations signed a planning agreement. And the search for a solution was on. Thirteen years, two governors and two presidents later, we are all still at it. We […]
As Wildfires Worsen, U.S. Forest Service Seeks 1,500 Temporary Workers In California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sunby Steve ScauzilloWith temperatures rising due to global climate change and millions of forest trees dying from heat and pest infestations every year, the potential for more wildfires is real. To combat this growing threat, the U.S. Forest Service on Monday, Sept. 16, began accepting applications for 1,500 temporary jobs to work in the 18 national forests […]
OPINION: California Must Not Fall For Marketing Scheme That Falsely Claims To Protect Tropical Forests
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CALmatters (Sacramento)by Katie Valenzuela and Leila Salazar-LopezImagine we were presenting you with an investment opportunity. It would cost a lot, and similar programs have failed miserably. Human rights violations would very likely occur. There are more viable alternatives available with similar (or lower) costs, but we’re asking you to invest anyway because we are certain we could figure out a way […]
Will Climate Change Mean Less Farming in the West?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Civil Eats by Twilight GreenawayColorado and California are rethinking water management for a hotter, drier future, while balancing urban water needs with the benefits agriculture brings to rural communities. Most years, ranchers in Wyoming irrigate their land with water from the Green River—a tributary of the Colorado—in the summer so they have forage to feed their cattle late in […]
The Latest: Snow Falling On I-80 On Top Of Sierra Nevada
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP NewsIt’s still technically summer but snow is falling in the Sierra along the California-Nevada line. California transportation officials posted a photo on the Caltrans District 3 Twitter account shortly after noon Monday showing snow accumulating on U.S. Interstate 80 at the top of Donner Summit about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Truckee, California. Caltrans […]