While the levees in the Delta are currently holding, heavy rains accompanied by increased temperatures in the spring and early summer could cause further damage. Over the winter, there were numerous levee breaks and breaches throughout the system. This year’s record-breaking precipitation levels have caused millions of dollars in damages in the lower basins of […]
The California Department of Water Resources came under blistering criticism at a hearing Thursday in the Legislature for its management of the Oroville Dam, three months after nearby residents were evacuated out of concerns about possible flooding. State dam officials reminded the critics that no one had died and that people’s property had been protected […]
On behalf of their constituents whose lives and properties are continuously impacted by potential flooding, Senators Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton), Bill Dodd (D-Napa) and Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) requested $100 million for critical and serious levee repairs in the state budget. Following is an excerpt from their letter to Senator Bob Wieckowski, Chairman […]
Objectively, of course, Lake Mead is definitely well beyond half empty. But we like people who challenge orthodoxy around here, so a new study about Arizona’s water woes caught our eye. Western Resource Advocates, a water conservation group based in Colorado, issued a sobering report last week about Arizona’s water shortage. “Arizona’s Water Future” concludes […]
Last winter’s extreme storms notwithstanding, water remains scarce in California. Between climate change and ongoing growth, California can’t afford to squander a single gallon. Yet in Orange County, a project that could increase water supply by 50 million potable gallons daily has been awaiting approval since 1998. There are pros and cons aplenty to the […]
For years, California was in need of water, but a series of storms this year have brought the much-needed resource to the state. While more water might be good for Los Angeles, it could mean major flooding in the Owens Valley, especially as the snow melts. Our Eyewitness News drone was over the same lake […]
Delta Levees Still At Risk From Water-Heavy Snowpack
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Delta ConfluenceWhile the levees in the Delta are currently holding, heavy rains accompanied by increased temperatures in the spring and early summer could cause further damage. Over the winter, there were numerous levee breaks and breaches throughout the system. This year’s record-breaking precipitation levels have caused millions of dollars in damages in the lower basins of […]
State Officials Get Slammed For The Oroville Dam Spillway Failure At Sacramento Hearing
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Ralph VartabedianThe California Department of Water Resources came under blistering criticism at a hearing Thursday in the Legislature for its management of the Oroville Dam, three months after nearby residents were evacuated out of concerns about possible flooding. State dam officials reminded the critics that no one had died and that people’s property had been protected […]
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Seek $100 Million For Levee Repairs Following The Failure Of Oroville Dam Spillway
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /Carmichael TimesOn behalf of their constituents whose lives and properties are continuously impacted by potential flooding, Senators Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton), Bill Dodd (D-Napa) and Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) requested $100 million for critical and serious levee repairs in the state budget. Following is an excerpt from their letter to Senator Bob Wieckowski, Chairman […]
Is Lake Mead Half Empty or Half Full? Predictions for Arizona’s Water Future
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Phoenix New Timesby Sean HolstegeObjectively, of course, Lake Mead is definitely well beyond half empty. But we like people who challenge orthodoxy around here, so a new study about Arizona’s water woes caught our eye. Western Resource Advocates, a water conservation group based in Colorado, issued a sobering report last week about Arizona’s water shortage. “Arizona’s Water Future” concludes […]
OPINION: It Shouldn’t Take 20 Years To Decide Whether To Build A Desalination Plant
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /The Fresno BeeLast winter’s extreme storms notwithstanding, water remains scarce in California. Between climate change and ongoing growth, California can’t afford to squander a single gallon. Yet in Orange County, a project that could increase water supply by 50 million potable gallons daily has been awaiting approval since 1998. There are pros and cons aplenty to the […]
Snow Melt Prompts Concerns Over Possible Flooding in Owens Valley
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /ABC7 KABC (Los Angeles)by Rob McMillianFor years, California was in need of water, but a series of storms this year have brought the much-needed resource to the state. While more water might be good for Los Angeles, it could mean major flooding in the Owens Valley, especially as the snow melts. Our Eyewitness News drone was over the same lake […]