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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 Conditions Spread Throughout California — Here’s What SLO County Looks Like
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)by Lindsey HoldenHeading into the heart of summer, drought conditions have held steady in San Luis Obispo County but worsened in other parts of the state. Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions have spread along the Northern California coast and into fire-scorched areas north of the Bay Area, according to recent U.S. Drought Monitor maps. Much of the […]
OPINION: California Should Turn To Markets To Solve Its Water Woes
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Hillby Johnathan WoodAfter a brief reprieve, California once again is entering a drought. Having just climbed out of the state’s worst drought in centuries, this news is a sober reminder that reform is urgently needed to avoid endless water wars. Thanks to population growth and climate change, the problem is not going away any time soon.
After Delays, Squabbles, Arizona Drought Plan For Colorado River Back On Track
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Arizona Daily Sunby Tony DavisFor the first time in well over a year, a clear path exists for completion of Arizona’s share of a three-state drought plan for the Colorado River. The plan would step up already-approved requirements for cuts in water deliveries to Arizona, Nevada and eventually California as Lake Mead drops below certain key levels. While many […]
Corporation Submits Plans To Remove Four Dams On Klamath River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Redding Record Searchlightby Damon ArthurThe largest dam removal project in U.S. history is set to begin in 2020 on the Klamath River in Siskiyou County, according to documents filed recently with federal regulators. The Klamath River Renewal Corp. plans to begin site work in two years to remove four dams on the Klamath River and deconstructing the dams will […]
Drought Back On The Map For Northern California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /SF Gateby Amy GraffDrought has crept back into Northern California. Despite a flurry of late storms in spring, precipitation for the winter season was below normal and the region is facing moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions once again, according to the federal government’s U.S. Drought Monitor. What’s more, temperatures were above normal throughout winter. The Drought Monitor’s […]
If We Don’t Want To Run Out Of Water, We Should Look To The Sun
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Popular Scienceby Jeremy DeatonA winter of exceptionally meager snowfall has revived California’s water woes. Snowpack typically supplies the state with much of its water during the spring and summer, but this year, snow is in short supply, spurring Gov. Jerry Brown to instate permanent conservation measures. Thanks to climate change, the problem is only going to get worse, leaving officials worried about the future of […]