The Biden administration announced its support on Tuesday for a consensus-based, short-term proposal that will promote significant water conservation efforts across the Colorado River basin.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has introduced a significant incentive to encourage residents and businesses to plant trees, offering up to $500 in rebates. This move is part of an enhancement to their existing turf-replacement program, aimed at reducing water usage and improving urban canopy coverage across the region.
A blizzard that pummeled California over the weekend has brought good news regarding the state’s drought outlook. The massive storm started late last week and brought more than 100 inches of snow to some high-elevation areas. The blizzard followed a slew of atmospheric rivers that brought a deluge of rain to the state.
A Native American tribe with one of the largest outstanding claims to water in the Colorado River basin is closing in on a settlement with more than a dozen parties, putting it on a path to piping water to tens of thousands of tribal members in Arizona who still live without it.
In the heart of California, at the place where two great rivers converge beneath the Tule fog, lies the linchpin of one of the largest water supply systems in the world.
In recent years, California has faced significant environmental challenges, notably its battle against prolonged drought conditions. However, the tide seems to be turning, with reports indicating a notable shift towards sustainable water management and conservation practices across the state.
Biden Administration Backs Short-Term Colorado River Water Savings Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Yahoo!Newsby Sharon UdasinThe Biden administration announced its support on Tuesday for a consensus-based, short-term proposal that will promote significant water conservation efforts across the Colorado River basin.
Southern California Water Supplier Offers $500 Rebates for Tree Planting in Turf Replacement Projects
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /BNNby Israel OjokoThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has introduced a significant incentive to encourage residents and businesses to plant trees, offering up to $500 in rebates. This move is part of an enhancement to their existing turf-replacement program, aimed at reducing water usage and improving urban canopy coverage across the region.
California Drought Outlook Gets Good News After ‘Biblical’ Blizzard
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Newsweekby Anna SkinnerA blizzard that pummeled California over the weekend has brought good news regarding the state’s drought outlook. The massive storm started late last week and brought more than 100 inches of snow to some high-elevation areas. The blizzard followed a slew of atmospheric rivers that brought a deluge of rain to the state.
Climate Change, Cost and Competition for Water Drive Settlement Over Tribal Rights to Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Felicia Fonseca and Suman NaishadhamA Native American tribe with one of the largest outstanding claims to water in the Colorado River basin is closing in on a settlement with more than a dozen parties, putting it on a path to piping water to tens of thousands of tribal members in Arizona who still live without it.
Newsom Wants to Build A $16-Billion Water Tunnel. Will It Destroy California’s Delta?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Haley Smith and Ian JamesIn the heart of California, at the place where two great rivers converge beneath the Tule fog, lies the linchpin of one of the largest water supply systems in the world.
California’s Triumph: Water Conservation Efforts Lead to Replenished Reserves
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /BNNby Sakchi KhandelwalIn recent years, California has faced significant environmental challenges, notably its battle against prolonged drought conditions. However, the tide seems to be turning, with reports indicating a notable shift towards sustainable water management and conservation practices across the state.