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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.
Drought’s Aftermath Gives Fire Season A Boost
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Chico Enterprise-Recordby Paul RogersCalifornia’s wildfire season is off to its worst start in 10 years. Through Monday morning, 196,092 acres have burned across the state since Jan. 1 — an area more than nine times the size of Chico and more than double the average by July 9 of the previous five years — according to an analysis […]
OPINION: Recommendation Will Help Preserve Delta’s Health
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)The State Water Resources Control Board provided a voice of sanity to California’s water wars Friday. The board, which oversees California’s water rights issues, recommended significant increases in the water flowing through the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in order to preserve its long-term health. Whew. What a relief. It’s a welcome departure from Southern California and […]
Nonprofit Files Plan To Remove Four Klamath Dams
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Capital Press (Salem, Ore.)by George PlavenThe Klamath River Renewal Corporation has filed its “Definite Plan” with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to remove four hydroelectric dams on the lower Klamath River. Four hydroelectric dams blocking fish passage along the lower Klamath River in southern Oregon and northern California are slated for removal under a “Definite Plan” filed with the Federal Energy […]
OPINION: The Drought Is Back
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Ventura County StarIn January 2015, Governor Jerry Brown declared a drought state of emergency. Droughts are a recurring theme in California’s climate. It has had unfavorable impacts on not only us but to animals and vegetation as well. We must rely on innovative agricultural tech startups to help our farmers feed a growing population with fewer resources. We, the people, should […]
Ventura Moves To Increase And Diversify Its Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Ventura County Starby Arlene MartinezTo increase its water supply and ensure it has sufficient backup during times of trouble, Ventura has been moving toward connecting to the State Water Project and embarking on a large-scale recycling system. On Monday, the City Council will hear an update on both projects.
California Has A New Plan For Allocating Its Water, And It Means Less For Farmers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerState regulators proposed sweeping changes in the allocation of California’s water Friday, leaving more water in Northern California’s major rivers to help ailing fish populations — and giving less to farming and human consumption. By limiting water sent to cities and farms and keeping more for fish, the proposal by the State Water Resources Control […]