There’s nothing better than a long, hot shower after a particularly grueling day, but with energy costs soaring nationwide, it might be hard to justify pushing the water heater to its limit. However, by upgrading to a heat pump water heater, you might feel a little less guilty about savoring that time in your steamy oasis. Heat pump […]
The Newsom administration and local agencies are working to capture stormwater for future use as California faces a series of major storms during the holiday period. According to officials, the efforts are intended to strengthen water supplies statewide while reducing flood risks as heavy rain moves across the region. The development comes California braces for […]
Lake Shasta waters lapped higher after a series of atmospheric rivers dumped up to a foot of rain in the region. Not counting runoff, storms added 12-14 inches of rain to all areas of the lake between Dec. 19 — when the series of wet winter storms started — and Dec. 26, said Nathan Rick […]
Lush green fields of alfalfa spread across thousands of acres in a desert valley in western Arizona, where a dairy company from Saudi Arabia grows the thirsty crop by pulling up groundwater from dozens of wells. The company, Fondomonte, is the largest water user in the Ranegras Plain groundwater basin, shipping hay overseas to feed […]
A year ago, officials were sounding alarms about a bone-dry winter that days later would combine with hurricane-strength winds to bring about the worst fires in Los Angeles history. Now, Southern California just experienced its wettest Christmas in modern history. This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were the rainiest in the modern record for Southern California, according to […]
The president of the Utah State Senate has an idea he thinks could help states along the Colorado River. “What we do in Utah is we solve problems and that’s what we’re in the middle of,” Senate President J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton, said in a recent interview with FOX 13 News. His idea is to […]
Startup Unveils ‘Intelligent’ Water Heater That Could Save Us Homeowners Over $750 Every Year — Here’s How It Works
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Cool Downby Matthew SwigonskiThere’s nothing better than a long, hot shower after a particularly grueling day, but with energy costs soaring nationwide, it might be hard to justify pushing the water heater to its limit. However, by upgrading to a heat pump water heater, you might feel a little less guilty about savoring that time in your steamy oasis. Heat pump […]
California to Capture Holiday Stormwater to Strengthen Future Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Edhat.comThe Newsom administration and local agencies are working to capture stormwater for future use as California faces a series of major storms during the holiday period. According to officials, the efforts are intended to strengthen water supplies statewide while reducing flood risks as heavy rain moves across the region. The development comes California braces for […]
How Full Are Lake Shasta, California Reservoirs After Rain? See Levels
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Redding Record Searchlightby Jessica SkropanicLake Shasta waters lapped higher after a series of atmospheric rivers dumped up to a foot of rain in the region. Not counting runoff, storms added 12-14 inches of rain to all areas of the lake between Dec. 19 — when the series of wet winter storms started — and Dec. 26, said Nathan Rick […]
Where a Saudi Company Pumps Desert Groundwater, Arizona Considers Imposing Limits
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesLush green fields of alfalfa spread across thousands of acres in a desert valley in western Arizona, where a dairy company from Saudi Arabia grows the thirsty crop by pulling up groundwater from dozens of wells. The company, Fondomonte, is the largest water user in the Ranegras Plain groundwater basin, shipping hay overseas to feed […]
SoCal’s Wettest Christmas Holiday Ever, and the Intensifying Drought-To-Deluge Cycle Behind It
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Rong-Gong Lin IIA year ago, officials were sounding alarms about a bone-dry winter that days later would combine with hurricane-strength winds to bring about the worst fires in Los Angeles history. Now, Southern California just experienced its wettest Christmas in modern history. This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were the rainiest in the modern record for Southern California, according to […]
Could This Idea Help Solve Some of the Colorado River Water Fights?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Fox 13 Salt Lake Cityby Ben WinslowThe president of the Utah State Senate has an idea he thinks could help states along the Colorado River. “What we do in Utah is we solve problems and that’s what we’re in the middle of,” Senate President J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton, said in a recent interview with FOX 13 News. His idea is to […]