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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.
More Rain And Snow Coming To Northern California
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KCRA Sacramentoby Mark FinanAs snow and rain taper down Wednesday evening, Northern California will see another round of storms Thursday night into Friday. More rain and snow will return to the Valley and Sierra Thursday and Friday. Lingering showers are expected Saturday in the Valley, but the day will also see sunshine and long dry periods. The next […]
5 Things Companies Can Do To Grow In A Water-Stressed World
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Paul Reig and Will SarniIn a water-stressed world, there’s a powerful business case for companies to manage this essential resource sustainably, engage in water stewardship and drive collective action. As a shared resource, water provides diminished benefits to all if each user acts only in their own self-interest. Addressing today’s wicked water problems – including droughts, dwindling groundwater and failing infrastructure – will […]
How A Dying Lake In California Factors Into The Colorado River’s Future
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KUNC (Greeley, Colo.)by Luke Runyon Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe biggest lake in California is shrinking. The Salton Sea occupies a hot, desert basin a short drive from the Mexico border and it’s been evaporating for years. From the air the lake is pear-shaped, bordered by an intense concentration of farms growing winter vegetables on its south end, and date palms, citrus and brussels […]
DWR Submits Plans To Address Oroville Dam Forensic Report
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Chico Enterprise-Recordby Risa JohnsonThe state Department of Water Resources submitted its plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday to address findings in the independent forensic report. The extensive forensic report, released on Jan. 5, blamed “long-term systematic failure,” including faulty design and insufficient maintenance, for the Oroville Dam crisis in February 2017. It also had criticisms of DWR’s […]
Rains Pound Northern California, But No ‘March Miracle’ Likely
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerPounding rains, heavy snow: It’s shaping up as another wintry week in Northern California. A significant storm poured into the region Tuesday, the first stage of an extended wet period that’s expected to continue through Friday and possibly into the weekend. “It’s a pretty good, wet five or six days or so,” said Mike Kochasic […]
Incoming Stormy Pattern To Aid California Drought Conditions, Hinder Travel
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AccuWeather (State College, Pa.)by Faith EhertsWith long-term drought conditions well on their way back into California, an incoming period of wet, stormy weather will be welcome by many. A recent bout of heavy rain brought as much as one-third to 100 percent of the month’s normal precipitation to several cities, including Santa Barbara, San Diego and Los Angeles. In addition […]