The U.S. and Canada said Thursday they have agreed to update a six-decade-old treaty that governs the use of one of North America’s largest rivers, the Columbia, with provisions that officials said would provide for effective flood control, irrigation, and hydropower generation and sharing between the countries. The “agreement in principle,” reached after six years […]
When the largest dam removal in U.S. history began on the Klamath River this year, it seemed as if the era of dam building was over in the West. Just a month later, however, the federal government finalized $216 million dollars in funding for a controversial dam project south of the Klamath, adding to the […]
Farmers who grow hay in the Imperial Valley will soon be eligible to receive cash payments in exchange for temporarily shutting off water to their fields for up to two months this year. Under a program approved by the board of the Imperial Irrigation District, farmers can now apply for federal funds to compensate them […]
Water reuse stands at the intersection of technology, policy, and public trust. The journey from basic agricultural reuse to advanced potable applications highlights the adaptability and potential of this approach. Water scarcity and quality issues have increasingly pushed the boundaries of traditional water management practices. Among the innovative solutions gaining traction is water reuse, a […]
The California Supreme Court on Monday reversed the state’s Public Utilities Commission’s 2020 order that stopped water companies from using certain surcharges when their revenue falls short because of conservation efforts. The court agreed with a group of water companies that the commission hadn’t clearly informed them that it would consider eliminating the so-called decoupling mechanisms — […]
The dry-looking stream in your backyard may play a major role in feeding U.S. rivers. Channels that flow only in direct response to weather conditions like heavy rain, called ephemeral streams, on average contribute 55 percent of the water in regional river systems in the United States, researchers report in the June 28 Science.
U.S., Canada Reach New Agreement on Columbia River Hydropower, Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /The OregonianThe U.S. and Canada said Thursday they have agreed to update a six-decade-old treaty that governs the use of one of North America’s largest rivers, the Columbia, with provisions that officials said would provide for effective flood control, irrigation, and hydropower generation and sharing between the countries. The “agreement in principle,” reached after six years […]
In an Era of Dam Removal, California is Building More
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /High Country Newsby Theo WhitcombWhen the largest dam removal in U.S. history began on the Klamath River this year, it seemed as if the era of dam building was over in the West. Just a month later, however, the federal government finalized $216 million dollars in funding for a controversial dam project south of the Klamath, adding to the […]
California Farmers Set to Cut Use of Colorado River Water, Temporarily Leaving Fields Dry
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesFarmers who grow hay in the Imperial Valley will soon be eligible to receive cash payments in exchange for temporarily shutting off water to their fields for up to two months this year. Under a program approved by the board of the Imperial Irrigation District, farmers can now apply for federal funds to compensate them […]
Water Reuse in the U.S.: a Comprehensive Look at Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Smart Water Magazineby Olivia Tempest and Cristina NovoWater reuse stands at the intersection of technology, policy, and public trust. The journey from basic agricultural reuse to advanced potable applications highlights the adaptability and potential of this approach. Water scarcity and quality issues have increasingly pushed the boundaries of traditional water management practices. Among the innovative solutions gaining traction is water reuse, a […]
California Supreme Court Reverses Public Utilities Commission on Water Surcharges
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Courthouse News Serviceby Edvard PetterssonThe California Supreme Court on Monday reversed the state’s Public Utilities Commission’s 2020 order that stopped water companies from using certain surcharges when their revenue falls short because of conservation efforts. The court agreed with a group of water companies that the commission hadn’t clearly informed them that it would consider eliminating the so-called decoupling mechanisms — […]
Federally Unprotected Streams Contribute Most of the Water to U.S. Rivers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Science Newsby Claire YuanThe dry-looking stream in your backyard may play a major role in feeding U.S. rivers. Channels that flow only in direct response to weather conditions like heavy rain, called ephemeral streams, on average contribute 55 percent of the water in regional river systems in the United States, researchers report in the June 28 Science.