California is no stranger to drought, and for decades, the state’s governors have been urging residents to conserve water. About 20 years ago, Assembly Bill 2572 was signed, requiring water suppliers to install water meters on all water connections by 2025. However, a water meter shortage is getting in the way of meeting that deadline.
California ushered in the New Year with a dry and disappointing snowpack in the Sierra Nevada — just 25% of the historical average. But in the month since, like the stock market and the 49ers playoff hopes, the picture has improved significantly.
In the latest episode of Dropping By from Stormwater Solutions, Joe Mouawad, general manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) talks about EMWD’s emphasis on groundwater desalination.
Tearing out your lawn can be a tough decision, especially if you have children or dogs who love to roll and play. Or — no judgment here — maybe you just enjoy the visual serenity of a swath of green in a region where the hills go brown in the summer.
The Western United States and Canada are likely to see excessive rain and heavy snowfall from a sequence of back-to-back atmospheric rivers beginning this weekend and continuing into next week.
A Tulare County official who’s faced multiple droughts and devastating floods over the past decade appreciated the California Water Commission’s latest “policy paper” on how best to respond to such calamities but she had some advice of her own for the state.
Water Meter Shortage Impacting Home Builders In Sacramento County
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /ABC Newsby Jeannie NguyenCalifornia is no stranger to drought, and for decades, the state’s governors have been urging residents to conserve water. About 20 years ago, Assembly Bill 2572 was signed, requiring water suppliers to install water meters on all water connections by 2025. However, a water meter shortage is getting in the way of meeting that deadline.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Triples In Past Month, More Storms On The Way
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The Mercury Newsby Paul RogersCalifornia ushered in the New Year with a dry and disappointing snowpack in the Sierra Nevada — just 25% of the historical average. But in the month since, like the stock market and the 49ers playoff hopes, the picture has improved significantly.
EMWD Interview Talks Groundwater Desalination
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Water Worldby Jeremy WolfeIn the latest episode of Dropping By from Stormwater Solutions, Joe Mouawad, general manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) talks about EMWD’s emphasis on groundwater desalination.
Turf Is Out. Native Grasses Are In. Here Are 4 Lush Low-Water Options
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Jeanette MarantosTearing out your lawn can be a tough decision, especially if you have children or dogs who love to roll and play. Or — no judgment here — maybe you just enjoy the visual serenity of a swath of green in a region where the hills go brown in the summer.
More Atmospheric Rivers Are on the Way. Here’s What the West Can Expect.
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The New York Timesby Judson JonesThe Western United States and Canada are likely to see excessive rain and heavy snowfall from a sequence of back-to-back atmospheric rivers beginning this weekend and continuing into next week.
OPINION – Local Agencies Need More Than “Words on Paper” From The State to Help Fight Drought and Flood
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /San Joaquin Valley Waterby Lisa McEwenA Tulare County official who’s faced multiple droughts and devastating floods over the past decade appreciated the California Water Commission’s latest “policy paper” on how best to respond to such calamities but she had some advice of her own for the state.