Mountain meadows are starting to get some respect. For over a century, meadows were the first alpine environments targeted for development, grazing and farming, because they tend to be flat and packed with rich soil and nutritious plants. But we’re starting to understand that meadows have a much more important role to play for society […]
Santa Clara County’s groundwater — which provides nearly half the drinking water every year for 2 million Silicon Valley residents — fell by up to 60 feet during the state’s recent historic drought due to heavy pumping. But now the vast underground basins have filled back up to the levels where they were before the drought started […]
Around the world, huge streams of water vapor known as atmospheric rivers can generate heavy rain or snow as they flow over land. Just a few atmospheric rivers, each typically more than 2,000 kilometers long and less than 1,000 kilometers wide, can deliver up to half of the annual precipitation on the U.S. West Coast, on average. […]
Mountain meadows are starting to get some respect. For over a century, meadows were the first alpine environments targeted for development, grazing and farming, because they tend to be flat and packed with rich soil and nutritious plants. But we’re starting to understand that meadows have a much more important role to play for society at large. Meadows, […]
I am proud to say I was born and raised in Kern County. I’ve lived here all my life. The people that live here with me are the best people I know. They never quit, and they never falter. They are tenacious and they persevere. Our character has served us well, because it is founded […]
An agreement amending the longstanding treaty between the U.S. and Mexico on management of the Colorado River will continue the practice of water shortage sharing, but also fund new conservation and environmental programs, and aim to reduce the risk of ruinous drought. The two nations are tentatively scheduled to execute the agreement—Minute 323, an amendment […]
Why Disappearing Sierra Nevada Meadows Are Bad News for Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)Mountain meadows are starting to get some respect. For over a century, meadows were the first alpine environments targeted for development, grazing and farming, because they tend to be flat and packed with rich soil and nutritious plants. But we’re starting to understand that meadows have a much more important role to play for society […]
Groundwater In Santa Clara County Now Back To Pre-Drought Levels
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)by Paul RogersSanta Clara County’s groundwater — which provides nearly half the drinking water every year for 2 million Silicon Valley residents — fell by up to 60 feet during the state’s recent historic drought due to heavy pumping. But now the vast underground basins have filled back up to the levels where they were before the drought started […]
California Floods Linked To Atmospheric Water Vapor “Rivers”
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Earth And Space Science News (Washington, D.C.)by Sarah StanleyAround the world, huge streams of water vapor known as atmospheric rivers can generate heavy rain or snow as they flow over land. Just a few atmospheric rivers, each typically more than 2,000 kilometers long and less than 1,000 kilometers wide, can deliver up to half of the annual precipitation on the U.S. West Coast, on average. […]
Many California Meadows Will Vanish, Here’s Why It Matters
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (as published by KQED Science)by Matt WeiserMountain meadows are starting to get some respect. For over a century, meadows were the first alpine environments targeted for development, grazing and farming, because they tend to be flat and packed with rich soil and nutritious plants. But we’re starting to understand that meadows have a much more important role to play for society at large. Meadows, […]
OPINION; Ted Page: Our Valley Desperately Needs California WaterFix
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Bakersfield.comby Ted PageI am proud to say I was born and raised in Kern County. I’ve lived here all my life. The people that live here with me are the best people I know. They never quit, and they never falter. They are tenacious and they persevere. Our character has served us well, because it is founded […]
U.S., Mexico On Verge Of New Colorado River Water Pact
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg BNAby Tripp BaltzAn agreement amending the longstanding treaty between the U.S. and Mexico on management of the Colorado River will continue the practice of water shortage sharing, but also fund new conservation and environmental programs, and aim to reduce the risk of ruinous drought. The two nations are tentatively scheduled to execute the agreement—Minute 323, an amendment […]