In parched southern Texas, a yearslong drought has depleted Corpus Christi’s water reserves so gravely that the city is scrambling to prevent a shortage that could force painful cutbacks for residents and hobble the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port. Experts said the city didn’t expect such a bad drought, and new […]
The snowpack in the Eastern Sierra is currently 76% below average for this time of year, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced Tuesday following its final snow survey of 2026. Warmer-than-average temperatures caused California’s snowpack to melt faster than normal this year, LADWP said. The below-average water supply will meet 40% of L.A.’s […]
As Corpus Christi continues a fierce fight against the impacts of record-breaking drought, what led to this point reflects the history of hundreds of years of water development, according to an academic expert. While there are differences compared to some of the earlier political dynamics in the state — and while the stakes have grown greater […]
California has launched the Salton Sea Conservancy, a new state agency to oversee restoration, manage habitat and improve air quality at the deteriorating inland lake. On Friday Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of a 20-member conservancy board, with members from state agencies, Riverside and Imperial County governments, local water districts, tribal groups and public organizations. The […]
After two winters of La Niña, an official “El Niño Watch” is underway, the National Weather Service Climate Protection Center said Thursday. In its latest ENSO Alert System Status report, the Climate Protection Center said there’s a 61% chance that an El Niño is “likely to emerge” between this May and June, and “persist through at least […]
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum reiterated Tuesday that the federal government favors a negotiated deal between the seven states that share Colorado River water over the resource’s allocation rather than a protracted legal battle. During a Las Vegas Valley visit, Burgum said the federal government will continue pushing for a possible deal before the current 20-year-old […]
Years of Drought Has Major Energy Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, Wrestling With Water Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Fox 5 San Diegoby Michael PhillisIn parched southern Texas, a yearslong drought has depleted Corpus Christi’s water reserves so gravely that the city is scrambling to prevent a shortage that could force painful cutbacks for residents and hobble the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port. Experts said the city didn’t expect such a bad drought, and new […]
Eastern Sierra Snowpack Drastically Below Average, Expected To Meet 40% of L.A.’s Water Demand, LADWP Says
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /KTLA 5by John Ross FerraraThe snowpack in the Eastern Sierra is currently 76% below average for this time of year, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced Tuesday following its final snow survey of 2026. Warmer-than-average temperatures caused California’s snowpack to melt faster than normal this year, LADWP said. The below-average water supply will meet 40% of L.A.’s […]
What Does 200 Years Tell Us About Corpus Christi and Water?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Corpus Christi Caller Timesby Kirsten CrowAs Corpus Christi continues a fierce fight against the impacts of record-breaking drought, what led to this point reflects the history of hundreds of years of water development, according to an academic expert. While there are differences compared to some of the earlier political dynamics in the state — and while the stakes have grown greater […]
California’s Largest and Most Polluted Lake Gets a New Conservancy
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Cal Mattersby Deborah BrennanCalifornia has launched the Salton Sea Conservancy, a new state agency to oversee restoration, manage habitat and improve air quality at the deteriorating inland lake. On Friday Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of a 20-member conservancy board, with members from state agencies, Riverside and Imperial County governments, local water districts, tribal groups and public organizations. The […]
‘Strong’ El Niño May Be Brewing. Here’s What It Could Mean for Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /NBC Los Angelesby Monica GarskeAfter two winters of La Niña, an official “El Niño Watch” is underway, the National Weather Service Climate Protection Center said Thursday. In its latest ENSO Alert System Status report, the Climate Protection Center said there’s a 61% chance that an El Niño is “likely to emerge” between this May and June, and “persist through at least […]
Interior Chief Pursues Colorado River Water Deal During Las Vegas Visit
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Las Vegas Review-Journalby Ricardo Torres-CortezU.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum reiterated Tuesday that the federal government favors a negotiated deal between the seven states that share Colorado River water over the resource’s allocation rather than a protracted legal battle. During a Las Vegas Valley visit, Burgum said the federal government will continue pushing for a possible deal before the current 20-year-old […]