Sixteen days into summer, with wildfires raging over the bone-dry landscape and more scorching hot days ahead, it might feel as if California is on the verge of another drought. The official word from weather authorities shows much of the state trending in that direction. Abnormally dry or drought conditions prevail over 85 percent of […]
A dangerous heat wave is expected to grip California and parts of the southwest Friday and into the weekend, threatening millions of people and likely fueling existing wildfires. More than 25 million people are under excessive heat watches, warnings or advisories, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix metro areas. The scorching […]
Californians have long valued our last remaining wetlands, which represent less than 10 percent of our once-rich natural endowment. In 1993, Republican governor Pete Wilson issued an executive order declaring a state policy not only of “no net loss,” but of long-term net gain, in the quality and quantity of wetlands. Yet 25 years later, protection […]
Sixteen days into summer, with wildfires raging over the bone-dry landscape and more scorching hot days ahead, it might feel as if California is on the verge of another drought. The official word from weather authorities shows much of the state trending in that direction. Abnormally dry or drought conditions prevail over 85 percent of […]
Even after years of drought, Sacramento’s biggest worry over water is flood risk. The city is widely considered the second-most flood-prone major city in America, after New Orleans. Sacramento’s efforts to fight flooding got a major boost Thursday. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Rep. Doris Matsui’s office announced that the region has been allocated nearly […]
Drought Conditions Spread Over State
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Petaluma Argus Courierby Guy KovnerSixteen days into summer, with wildfires raging over the bone-dry landscape and more scorching hot days ahead, it might feel as if California is on the verge of another drought. The official word from weather authorities shows much of the state trending in that direction. Abnormally dry or drought conditions prevail over 85 percent of […]
A Dangerous Heat Wave Threatens Millions Of People In California And The Southwest
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /CNNby Nicole ChavezA dangerous heat wave is expected to grip California and parts of the southwest Friday and into the weekend, threatening millions of people and likely fueling existing wildfires. More than 25 million people are under excessive heat watches, warnings or advisories, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix metro areas. The scorching […]
OPINION: Why California Needs A Plan To Protect Its Wetlands
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Water Deeply (New York)by Holly DoremusCalifornians have long valued our last remaining wetlands, which represent less than 10 percent of our once-rich natural endowment. In 1993, Republican governor Pete Wilson issued an executive order declaring a state policy not only of “no net loss,” but of long-term net gain, in the quality and quantity of wetlands. Yet 25 years later, protection […]
Drought Conditions Spread Over Much Of California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa)by Guy KovnerSixteen days into summer, with wildfires raging over the bone-dry landscape and more scorching hot days ahead, it might feel as if California is on the verge of another drought. The official word from weather authorities shows much of the state trending in that direction. Abnormally dry or drought conditions prevail over 85 percent of […]
Trump Administration Sends Sacramento $1.8 Billion For Flood Protection
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerEven after years of drought, Sacramento’s biggest worry over water is flood risk. The city is widely considered the second-most flood-prone major city in America, after New Orleans. Sacramento’s efforts to fight flooding got a major boost Thursday. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Rep. Doris Matsui’s office announced that the region has been allocated nearly […]
VIDEO: Spillway Repairs Have Lake Oroville Hovering Near 800 Feet
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS (Sacramento)The Department of Water Resources recently released water from Lake Oroville so spillway repairs could continue.