California and the U.S.
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.
Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration Over California Desert Groundwater Project
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision supporting a company’s plan to pump up to 16.3 billion gallons of groundwater each year from a Mojave Desert aquifer and build a pipeline to sell that water to Southern California cities. Conservationists say the plan proposed by Los Angeles-based Cadiz Inc. would threaten natural […]
OPINION: Brown’s WaterFix Project Could Go Down The Drain
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /CALmattersThe decades-long political struggle over fixing the bottleneck in California’s immense north-south water system is nearing a climax—and it’s not looking good for Gov. Jerry Brown’s long-sought solution. The State Water Project, initiated nearly 60 years ago by Brown’s late father, Pat, impounds Feather River water behind Oroville Dam and sends it southward down the […]
BLOG: OPINION: The Drought May Be Over, But California Still Wants Residents to Act Like It’s On Forever
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Education FoundationFor decades, no matter the weather, the message has been preached to Californians: use water wisely, especially outdoors, which accounts for most urban water use. Enforcement of that message filters to the local level, where water agencies routinely target the notorious “gutter flooder” with gentle reminders and, if necessary, financial penalties.
New California Water Bond Measures Endorsed By Key Policy Group
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Press Ag Net WestTwo new water bonds slated to be put before California voters in 2018 have received the endorsement of a key water policy group. The Association of California Water Agencies’ board has voted unanimously to support a $4 billion June ballot measure for water and parks projects and an anticipated $8.9 billion November initiative proposed by […]
Snow Level Drops to 3,000 Feet in the Sierra Nevada
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /SF GateAs a cold front from the Gulf of Alaska blasted the Sierra Nevada overnight, temperatures dropped into the 20s in the Tahoe Basin and low 30s in the foothills, creating the perfect conditions for Mother Nature to make snow. Snow dropped as low as 3,000 feet, with the foothills receiving a light dusting that didn’t […]
OPINION: Is Big Infrastructure Still Possible Today?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Daily DemocratCan California still successfully take on big projects or is that part of our history already over? As high-profile infrastructure projects ranging from high speed rail to the Delta Tunnels face an uncertain future, that’s a critical question that lies before our next Governor. We were once known for ambitious projects like the California State […]