Worse than the 1906 earthquake. Worse than eight Hurricane Katrinas. Worse than every wildfire in California history, combined. The world’s first trillion-dollar natural disaster. A wintertime megaflood in California could turn out to be the worst natural disaster in U.S. history by far, and we are making it much more likely, according to an alarming […]
Founded in 2009, the California Water Alliance is the leading educational voice and authority on California water. The Alliance is a 501c4 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for the water needs of California families, cities, businesses, farms, and the environment. The California Water Alliance is working to assist the farming community in multiple ways. Being […]
The Calaveras County Water District and 149 other similar agencies have joined the Association of California Water Agencies’ (ACWA) coalition against a state budget trailer bill that would impose a tax on water district customers in order to ensure safe drinking water. The Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Act Budget Trailer Bill (BTB) is an […]
The California Department of Water Resources on Tuesday announced a statewide increase in State Water Project allocations for 2018. SWP contractors can now expect to receive 30 percent of their requests, up from the initial 15 percent allocation in December and the 20 percent announced in January.
Two different water bonds are set to appear on the California ballot this election season, after a $9 billion measure gathered enough signatures to qualify in November, according to the Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday. Primarily backed by farmers, water districts and conservation groups, the ballot initiative would split funding between each of their […]
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:
California’s Next Megaflood Would Be Worse Than Eight Hurricane Katrinas
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Gristby Eric HolthausWorse than the 1906 earthquake. Worse than eight Hurricane Katrinas. Worse than every wildfire in California history, combined. The world’s first trillion-dollar natural disaster. A wintertime megaflood in California could turn out to be the worst natural disaster in U.S. history by far, and we are making it much more likely, according to an alarming […]
Opinion: To Feed The Nation, Farmers Need Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /California Ag Todayby Patrick CavanaughFounded in 2009, the California Water Alliance is the leading educational voice and authority on California water. The Alliance is a 501c4 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for the water needs of California families, cities, businesses, farms, and the environment. The California Water Alliance is working to assist the farming community in multiple ways. Being […]
Local Districts Oppose ‘Water Taxes’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Calaveras Enterprise by Dakota MorianThe Calaveras County Water District and 149 other similar agencies have joined the Association of California Water Agencies’ (ACWA) coalition against a state budget trailer bill that would impose a tax on water district customers in order to ensure safe drinking water. The Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Act Budget Trailer Bill (BTB) is an […]
DWR Increases Water Supply Allocation To State Water Contractors
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Lake County Newsby Lake County News ReportsThe California Department of Water Resources on Tuesday announced a statewide increase in State Water Project allocations for 2018. SWP contractors can now expect to receive 30 percent of their requests, up from the initial 15 percent allocation in December and the 20 percent announced in January.
California Voters Will Consider Two Water Bonds This Election Cycle
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Capitol Public Radio, Sacramentoby Ben BradfordTwo different water bonds are set to appear on the California ballot this election season, after a $9 billion measure gathered enough signatures to qualify in November, according to the Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday. Primarily backed by farmers, water districts and conservation groups, the ballot initiative would split funding between each of their […]
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: