California and the U.S.

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in Caliornia and the rest of the United States.

Arizona Officials Look To Reach Colorado River Drought Deal

Progress is being made in talks toward a set of agreements for cities, farmers and tribes to share in Colorado River water cutbacks, according to Arizona water officials. The Arizona Republic reports that the state water officials also want to join in a larger proposed deal to prevent Lake Mead from dropping even further. Arizona […]

1st Measurable Rain Since May To Follow Rosa Into California

While most of California will miss out on Rosa’s soaking rain, a storm on its heels will bring the first measurable rain since May to San Francisco, Los Angeles and other cities Tuesday into Wednesday. In California, the rain and flood risk associated with Rosa is expected to remain confined to the state’s southeastern corner early this […]

OPINION: Proposition 3 Will Pay For A Multitude Of Water Needs

California needs clean, safe and reliable water supplies. We also would greatly benefit from the improved flood management Proposition 3 would provide. The measure on the Nov. 6 ballot includes $400 million to implement the Central Valley Flood Control Plan and repair Oroville Dam. Climate change is worsening the threat of floods. Sacramento is the nation’s second […]

Trump Signs Bill Requiring Independent Inspection Of Oroville Dam

President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill which requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to conduct an independent review of the Oroville Dam facility. The 2019 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill requires that the licensee of the Oroville Dam request the U.S. Society on Dams to nominate independent consultants to prepare a risk analysis. […]

$3 Billion Hoover Dam Project Hopes To Bring Power Plant Into 21st Century

Hoover Dam is one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century. Built during the Great Depression, it was the biggest public works project in the country. Now, as California and the West expand into renewable energy, there’s a $3 billion plan to bring the power plant into the 21st century.

Water Works: Diverse Support of Proposition 3 Water Bond

In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, there will be another water proposition on the ballot for Californians this November.  Proposition 3, the Water Supply and Water Quality Act of 2018, would authorize $8.877 billion in general obligation bonds for various types of water projects.  The proposition’s broad spending categories include watershed lands, water […]