California and the U.S.
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in Caliornia and the rest of the United States.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
California Drought Continues To Shrink, Federal Government Says
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)by Paul RogersWith major reservoirs nearly full, the Sierra Nevada snowpack well above average and flood warnings in place for some rivers, federal scientists reported Thursday a continued weakening of California’s drought. Overall, 44 percent of the state remains in severe drought conditions or worse, down from 49 percent a week ago, according to the U.S. Drought […]
Calif.’s State Water Project Increases Allocation To 60 Percent
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Press (Salem, Ore.)by Tim HeardenAmid what’s shaping up to be one of California’s wettest winters on record, the State Water Project on Jan. 18 upped its anticipated deliveries to at least 60 percent of requested supplies. The boost from 45 percent is the Department of Water Resources’ second allocation increase in less than a month, and it comes as […]
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AgAlert (Sacramento)by Kevin HectemanSometimes, it takes a dry sense of humor to deal with a years-long drought—especially when you’ve watched a wave of storms hammer Northern California and realize your end of the state is missing out. “Better rain dances” is what Ken Doty said he’d need to alleviate the parched conditions at his Goleta orchards, where he […]
California Storms: State to Keep Conservation Rules For Now
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)by Paul RogersDespite drenching rains and heavy snowfall this winter, California moved Tuesday to keep in place its statewide water conservation rules — at least for another three months or so. On Tuesday, the staff of the State Water Resources Control Board recommended that the rules the agency put in place last summer relaxing strict mandates from […]
California’s Recent Rains Won’t Fix Its Other, Very Big Problem
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /High Country News (Paonia, Colo.)by Nathan HalversonThe powerful storm that pounded California this week seemed like the break the state so desperately needed. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. In fact, there is probably no storm capable of washing away California’s water woes, according to scientists. The state simply is using too much water – even during wet years. As a result, thousands […]
First Of 3 More Storms Hits California As Drought Retreats
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As published by Fox News)The worst area of drought in California has significantly narrowed to a small region northwest of Los Angeles that has stubbornly failed to benefit from Pacific storms that have drenched much of the state since the fall and were lining up again Wednesday. Just 2.1 percent of the state is now deemed to be in […]