By every wet indication, California is about to lift the drought state of emergency order imposed in January 2014. So we thought this would be a good time to talk to Felicia Marcus, the chairwoman of California’s Water Resources Control Board (you can call her the Water Czar.) This interview has been edited and condensed. […]
Re “State’s plan for river flows spells disaster” (Page 7A, March 20): Restore the Delta agrees that Gov. Jerry Brown’s Delta tunnels proposal and the San Joaquin water plan by the State Water Resources Control Board will be a disaster economically and ecologically for the Delta, and that the State Water Board ignores the Delta’s […]
Jason Tucker’s job title is facility manager at the Glen Canyon Dam. But you could also say he’s also a kind of banker. Colorado River water flows into his bank – the reservoir behind the dam. He can then loan it out to create electricity. Some even call the dam here a kind of “savings […]
This is northern California’s wettest year of record, so far. The Yolo Bypass has been flooded for most of this wet season, and is still flowing. Are Delta water exports going to exceed the previous record exports from 2011 (6.5 maf)? The figure above compares this year’s Delta water exports compare with other years before […]
With all the downpours and flooding across California this winter, it might seem that the pressure to begin managing the state’s precious groundwater supply would ease up a bit. Instead, the state is pushing to quicken the pace of implementing groundwater regulations. “To protect critical water infrastructure, we need to think about what we can […]
As Governor Jerry Brown asks for additional federal assistance following February’s heavy storms, a larger question looms as to how California should pay to repair – and improve – its defense against floods. In the request dated March 19, Brown asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster for the state, estimating the total […]
California Today: Talking To The ‘Water Czar’ About The Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /New York Timesby Jonah Engel BromwichBy every wet indication, California is about to lift the drought state of emergency order imposed in January 2014. So we thought this would be a good time to talk to Felicia Marcus, the chairwoman of California’s Water Resources Control Board (you can call her the Water Czar.) This interview has been edited and condensed. […]
OPINION: Tim Stroshane: Delta Group Wants More Water To Help Salmon Populations
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Modesto Beeby Tim StroshaneRe “State’s plan for river flows spells disaster” (Page 7A, March 20): Restore the Delta agrees that Gov. Jerry Brown’s Delta tunnels proposal and the San Joaquin water plan by the State Water Resources Control Board will be a disaster economically and ecologically for the Delta, and that the State Water Board ignores the Delta’s […]
For Water Users On Colorado River, A Mind-Set Of Shared Sacrifice
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Christian Science Monitor (Boston, Mass.) by Zack ColmanJason Tucker’s job title is facility manager at the Glen Canyon Dam. But you could also say he’s also a kind of banker. Colorado River water flows into his bank – the reservoir behind the dam. He can then loan it out to create electricity. Some even call the dam here a kind of “savings […]
Pumping Out The Inland Sea – Delta Exports In A Time Of Plenty
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /California Water Blogby Jay LundThis is northern California’s wettest year of record, so far. The Yolo Bypass has been flooded for most of this wet season, and is still flowing. Are Delta water exports going to exceed the previous record exports from 2011 (6.5 maf)? The figure above compares this year’s Delta water exports compare with other years before […]
OPINION: Opposing Sides In California Water Wars Forced Together In Groundwater Agencies
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Susan SwardWith all the downpours and flooding across California this winter, it might seem that the pressure to begin managing the state’s precious groundwater supply would ease up a bit. Instead, the state is pushing to quicken the pace of implementing groundwater regulations. “To protect critical water infrastructure, we need to think about what we can […]
California Needs Billions For Flood Protection, Experts Say
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /ABC 10 (Sacramento)by Gabrielle KarolAs Governor Jerry Brown asks for additional federal assistance following February’s heavy storms, a larger question looms as to how California should pay to repair – and improve – its defense against floods. In the request dated March 19, Brown asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster for the state, estimating the total […]