The rushing water throughout Santa Barbara County in the last week is a positive sign, but the drought is not over. Water Resources Manager Joshua Haggmark says the Santa Barbara supply will still need multiple sources and a specific management plant to get out of the crisis the area has dealt with for over five […]
San Luis Reservoir west of Los Banos is on its way to filling for the first time since 2011 as rain and snow bring the state additional relief from a punishing drought. Statewide, a series of storms over the past two weeks have allowed water managers to fill major reservoirs to above-normal levels for this […]
A set of atmospheric rivers that brought heavy rains and floods to California also dumped a record amount of snow on Mammoth Mountain in January — 20½ feet, the most in the resort town’s history, local tourist officials announced. “What a time it is to be at Mammoth,” the announcement said on MammothMountain.com, which represents area resorts. “Conditions are […]
/in California and the U.S./by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)by Lauren Williams Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination Plant
Here’s an idea: Let’s use the ocean to create an endless supply of pure water, no matter how much rain and snow falls (or doesn’t) on California. If it sounds like something out of the future, consider: Seven ocean desalination plants are under consideration along the coast from Dana Point to Monterey Bay. By the mid-2020s, […]
Arizona would be the first state to feel the effects of Colorado River cutbacks if the water level continues to fall at drought-stricken Lake Mead, an environmental advocacy group says in a new report. The Western Resource Advocates reached its conclusion as the vast reservoir behind Hoover Dam sits at 39 percent of capacity. The […]
Water districts in the Sacramento region cut water use by 25 percent in 2016 compared with 2013 – despite the state’s decision to back away from strict mandatory conservation targets. “The savings that were actually achieved were pretty astounding,” Amy Talbot, the Sacramento Regional Water Authority’s water efficiency program manager, said Monday. In May, the […]
Water Supplies Showing Signs Of Recovery In Santa Barbara But No Drought Relief Just Yet
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KEYT (Santa Barbara)by John PalminteriThe rushing water throughout Santa Barbara County in the last week is a positive sign, but the drought is not over. Water Resources Manager Joshua Haggmark says the Santa Barbara supply will still need multiple sources and a specific management plant to get out of the crisis the area has dealt with for over five […]
San Luis Reservoir In California Could Fill For First Time In Six Years
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Fresno Beeby Lewis GriswoldSan Luis Reservoir west of Los Banos is on its way to filling for the first time since 2011 as rain and snow bring the state additional relief from a punishing drought. Statewide, a series of storms over the past two weeks have allowed water managers to fill major reservoirs to above-normal levels for this […]
California’s Stormy Winter Sets Snowfall Record For Mammoth Resorts — Over 20 Feet In One Month
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Joseph SernaA set of atmospheric rivers that brought heavy rains and floods to California also dumped a record amount of snow on Mammoth Mountain in January — 20½ feet, the most in the resort town’s history, local tourist officials announced. “What a time it is to be at Mammoth,” the announcement said on MammothMountain.com, which represents area resorts. “Conditions are […]
Desalination In California: Q&A On Making Fresh Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)by Lauren Williams Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination PlantHere’s an idea: Let’s use the ocean to create an endless supply of pure water, no matter how much rain and snow falls (or doesn’t) on California. If it sounds like something out of the future, consider: Seven ocean desalination plants are under consideration along the coast from Dana Point to Monterey Bay. By the mid-2020s, […]
Western Drought Watchers Eye Lake Mead
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As published by Summit Daily - Frisco, Colo.)by Ken RitterArizona would be the first state to feel the effects of Colorado River cutbacks if the water level continues to fall at drought-stricken Lake Mead, an environmental advocacy group says in a new report. The Western Resource Advocates reached its conclusion as the vast reservoir behind Hoover Dam sits at 39 percent of capacity. The […]
Sacramento Region Cut Water Use By 25 Percent In 2016, Despite Eased State Restrictions
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Ryan Sabalow and Dale KaslerWater districts in the Sacramento region cut water use by 25 percent in 2016 compared with 2013 – despite the state’s decision to back away from strict mandatory conservation targets. “The savings that were actually achieved were pretty astounding,” Amy Talbot, the Sacramento Regional Water Authority’s water efficiency program manager, said Monday. In May, the […]