California and the U.S.
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in Caliornia and the rest of the United States.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
New Water Year Brings Uncertainty
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, Calif.)by Jake AbbottMonday marked the beginning of the 2019 water year. Experts say it’s hard to know what this year will bring – considering the state’s significant weather variability on a year-to-year basis – but steps are being taken to prepare in spite of the uncertainty. “It’s been relatively dry so far this past water year, but […]
The $8.9 Billion California Water Bond That Has Environmentalists Divided
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KQED (San Francisco)by Amel AhmedCalifornia voters in November will decide whether or not to approve a controversial $8.9 billion bond measure for water-related projects like groundwater storage, water treatment and restoring protected habitats. The measure, Proposition 3, has divided the environmental community and drawn criticism from local newspapers, who say it would benefit wealthy farmers and agribusiness.
Rosa and Non-Tropical Storm to Deliver Dangerous Flooding, Drought-Busting Rain in Southwestern US
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /AccuWeatherby Alex SosnowskiRosa will spread the risk of life-threatening flash flooding over the interior Southwest, while a non-tropical storm spreads soaking rain into much of California this week.
The Cost of Cleaning Up Nitrate Contamination Falls on America’s Poorest Counties
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Pacific Standard (Santa Barbara, California)by Emily MoonMillions of people in the United States drink water contaminated with nitrates from agricultural runoff, which can have adverse effects on human health. For decades, cities and towns in California and the Midwest, where much of this pollution is concentrated, have tried to clean up their water—for a high price. Now, an Environmental Working Group report […]
Drought Goes On, Water Use Goes Down and Supplies Stay Reliable
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KEYT 3 (Santa Barbara)by John PalminteriThe beginning of the eighth year of drought conditions in Santa Barbara should be a red-alert for water managers, but the crisis is being managed. A multi-part plan is being used to slow down the water use and preserve what’s in the local storage sites both above and below the ground.
How A Law On Lead In School Drinking Water May Not Go Far Enough
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Valley Public Radio (Clovis, California)by Kelly KleinIn January of this year, a state law went into effect that requires public schools throughout California to test their drinking water for lead by July of 2019. Lawmakers enacted the regulation in an effort to improve water quality at schools. And while thousands of water districts have now tested their water for lead, a […]