They may be unpredictable, but they are unavoidable — droughts. California goes through drought cycles, but that’s what has prepared the state for the worst. KCRA TV Sacramento meteorologist Mark Finan answers five frequently asked questions about droughts and water in California:
Californians should expect more dramatic swings between dry and wet years as the climate warms, according to a new study that found it likely that the state will be hit by devastating, widespread flooding in coming decades. UC researchers in essence found that California’s highly volatile climate will become even more volatile as human-caused climate […]
In this episode of Deeply Talks, Ian Evans, Water Deeply’s community editor, speaks with Tara Lohan, Water Deeply’s managing editor and John Fleck, director of water resources at the University of New Mexico, about the status of this year’s snowpack, what it can tell us about the water year to come and how that fits with long-term […]
California took a big step Friday toward launching a new multibillion-dollar wave of reservoir construction. After being accused of being overly tightfisted with taxpayer dollars, the California Water Commission released updated plans for allocating nearly $2.6 billion in bond funds approved by voters during the depths of the drought. The money will help fund eight […]
Sin City has never been a place that thinks small. So it should come as no surprise that Las Vegas – about 300 miles from the Pacific Ocean – is pondering seawater desalination to meet its long-term water demand. That doesn’t mean Vegas plans to build a pipeline to the ocean. More likely, it would […]
When the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California voted to finance the lion’s share of the delta tunnels project, some on the board called it a bold stroke of leadership. The delegations from Los Angeles and San Diego, however, called the move alarming, financially risky and irresponsible. MWD’s two largest member agencies, L.A. and the […]
What You Need To Know About California Water, Droughts
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KCRA-TV Sacramentoby Mark FinanThey may be unpredictable, but they are unavoidable — droughts. California goes through drought cycles, but that’s what has prepared the state for the worst. KCRA TV Sacramento meteorologist Mark Finan answers five frequently asked questions about droughts and water in California:
Climate change will make California’s drought-flood cycle more volatile, study finds
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Times by Bettina BoxallCalifornians should expect more dramatic swings between dry and wet years as the climate warms, according to a new study that found it likely that the state will be hit by devastating, widespread flooding in coming decades. UC researchers in essence found that California’s highly volatile climate will become even more volatile as human-caused climate […]
What Western Snowpack Tells Us About the Water Year
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /News Deeplyby John Fleck and Tara LoganIn this episode of Deeply Talks, Ian Evans, Water Deeply’s community editor, speaks with Tara Lohan, Water Deeply’s managing editor and John Fleck, director of water resources at the University of New Mexico, about the status of this year’s snowpack, what it can tell us about the water year to come and how that fits with long-term […]
Voters OK’d billions for new reservoirs in 2014. California is about to start spending
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerCalifornia took a big step Friday toward launching a new multibillion-dollar wave of reservoir construction. After being accused of being overly tightfisted with taxpayer dollars, the California Water Commission released updated plans for allocating nearly $2.6 billion in bond funds approved by voters during the depths of the drought. The money will help fund eight […]
Desalination In Las Vegas? Faraway Ocean Could Aid Future Water Needs
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /News Deeplyby Matt WeiserSin City has never been a place that thinks small. So it should come as no surprise that Las Vegas – about 300 miles from the Pacific Ocean – is pondering seawater desalination to meet its long-term water demand. That doesn’t mean Vegas plans to build a pipeline to the ocean. More likely, it would […]
Southern California Plans To Spend $11 Billion On The Delta Tunnels. Who Will End Up Paying?
/in California and the U.S. /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Betina Boxall Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhen the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California voted to finance the lion’s share of the delta tunnels project, some on the board called it a bold stroke of leadership. The delegations from Los Angeles and San Diego, however, called the move alarming, financially risky and irresponsible. MWD’s two largest member agencies, L.A. and the […]