The biggest storm so far this winter is headed for the Sierra Nevada, with up to 2 feet (0.6 meters) of snow possible in the mountains by early Friday and winds potentially gusting in excess of 100 mph (161 kph) over the ridgetops. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service upgraded a winter storm watch to […]
A series of stories this week renewed talk about the potential that Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration would scale down its $17 billion twin tunnels proposal, California WaterFix. Almost a year after near disaster at Oroville Dam resulted in the evacuation of 188,000 nearby residents, the city of Oroville is suing California’s Department of Water Resources, which operates the dam.
In an age when freshwater supplies are under pressure from a growing human population, the alchemic act of turning seawater into drinking water is enormously appealing. Scientists at an East Bay laboratory, meanwhile, are also trying to address water shortages, but to do so, they’re delving into uncharted realms of science and technology. Like Brown’s […]
A small California city at the base of the tallest U.S. dam filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the state over an emergency that forced authorities to order 188,000 people to flee last year, arguing the crisis was caused by decades of mismanagement. The City of Oroville blames a culture of cronyism and a priority for low cost dam repairs […]
In this episode of “Deeply Talks,” Tara Lohan, managing editor of Water Deeply, and a panel of experts discuss the water issues to keep an eye on in 2018. Tara is joined by Jeffrey Mount, senior fellow with the Public Policy Institute of California, and Kimery Wiltshire, CEO and director of Carpe Diem West.
A lawsuit filed Wednesday against the state water agency in charge of the Oroville Dam not only alleges mismanagement and disregard for the public’s safety, but also a toxic work environment rife with racism, sexual harassment and theft. Top officials at the Department of Water Resources are at times referred to as the “water mafia” […]
Biggest Storm of Winter Could Bring 2 Feet of Snow to Sierra
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated PressThe biggest storm so far this winter is headed for the Sierra Nevada, with up to 2 feet (0.6 meters) of snow possible in the mountains by early Friday and winds potentially gusting in excess of 100 mph (161 kph) over the ridgetops. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service upgraded a winter storm watch to […]
New Water Storage Strategies Serve California’s 21st Century Needs
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)A series of stories this week renewed talk about the potential that Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration would scale down its $17 billion twin tunnels proposal, California WaterFix. Almost a year after near disaster at Oroville Dam resulted in the evacuation of 188,000 nearby residents, the city of Oroville is suing California’s Department of Water Resources, which operates the dam.
Water Sourcerers
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Sacramento News & ReviewIn an age when freshwater supplies are under pressure from a growing human population, the alchemic act of turning seawater into drinking water is enormously appealing. Scientists at an East Bay laboratory, meanwhile, are also trying to address water shortages, but to do so, they’re delving into uncharted realms of science and technology. Like Brown’s […]
California City Sues State Over 2017 Dam Crisis In Oroville
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As published by ABC News Sacramento)A small California city at the base of the tallest U.S. dam filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the state over an emergency that forced authorities to order 188,000 people to flee last year, arguing the crisis was caused by decades of mismanagement. The City of Oroville blames a culture of cronyism and a priority for low cost dam repairs […]
Deeply Talks: Water Outlook 2018
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Ian EvansIn this episode of “Deeply Talks,” Tara Lohan, managing editor of Water Deeply, and a panel of experts discuss the water issues to keep an eye on in 2018. Tara is joined by Jeffrey Mount, senior fellow with the Public Policy Institute of California, and Kimery Wiltshire, CEO and director of Carpe Diem West.
Oroville Dam Lawsuit: Racism, Sexual Harassment, Theft At State Water Agency
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Sarah RavaniA lawsuit filed Wednesday against the state water agency in charge of the Oroville Dam not only alleges mismanagement and disregard for the public’s safety, but also a toxic work environment rife with racism, sexual harassment and theft. Top officials at the Department of Water Resources are at times referred to as the “water mafia” […]