California can still wring water out of its rivers — in theory, and only if you’re willing to pay an increasingly steep premium for it. Take Sites Reservoir, which could become the first new major reservoir in California in decades. It would pull water from the Sacramento River to fill a valley in the coast range with […]
The Trump administration plans to weaken environmental protections for threatened fish in California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and pump more water to Central Valley farmlands, according to letters obtained by the Los Angeles Times. The letters show Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration strongly criticizing the Trump administration plan.
High up on the slopes of the west Maui mountains, the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort provides golfers with expansive ocean views. The course is so renowned that The Sentry, a $20 million signature event for the PGA Tour, had been held there nearly every year for more than a quarter-century. “You have to see […]
California is beginning the annual water planning process for the upcoming year with a conservative estimate of the water it will deliver across the state, while noting that the recent wet weather is helping out, authorities said Monday. The state Department of Water Resources announced an initial allocation of 10% of requested supplies for the […]
Experts are sounding the alarm as Texas enters yet another year of punishing drought — pushing major lakes toward historic lows and raising concerns for communities across the Hill Country. South-Central Texas has been stuck in a rainfall deficit since 2022, with San Antonio hit especially hard. According to a report from the San Antonio Express-News, […]
Nearly 5.5 billion gallons of water were captured during one of the wettest Novembers on record in Los Angeles, the LADWP said. After a dry start to the water year, November brought several days of rain. The city captures water through its stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and expansive spreading grounds where water collects […]
But Where Will the Water Come From?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Politicoby Camille Von KaenelCalifornia can still wring water out of its rivers — in theory, and only if you’re willing to pay an increasingly steep premium for it. Take Sites Reservoir, which could become the first new major reservoir in California in decades. It would pull water from the Sacramento River to fill a valley in the coast range with […]
California Strongly Objects to Trump’s Plan to Pump More Delta Water South
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesThe Trump administration plans to weaken environmental protections for threatened fish in California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and pump more water to Central Valley farmlands, according to letters obtained by the Los Angeles Times. The letters show Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration strongly criticizing the Trump administration plan.
Brown Grass Cost a Famed Golf Course a Big Tournament and Highlighted Hawaii Water Problems
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /U.S. NewsHigh up on the slopes of the west Maui mountains, the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort provides golfers with expansive ocean views. The course is so renowned that The Sentry, a $20 million signature event for the PGA Tour, had been held there nearly every year for more than a quarter-century. “You have to see […]
California Sets Initial State Water Project Allocation at 10% After Beneficial Rainfall
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /CBS Newsby Carlos E. CastañedaCalifornia is beginning the annual water planning process for the upcoming year with a conservative estimate of the water it will deliver across the state, while noting that the recent wet weather is helping out, authorities said Monday. The state Department of Water Resources announced an initial allocation of 10% of requested supplies for the […]
Experts Issue Warning as Major Us Lakes Plunge Toward Historic Lows — Here’s What’s Happening
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Cool Downby Nicole WesthoffExperts are sounding the alarm as Texas enters yet another year of punishing drought — pushing major lakes toward historic lows and raising concerns for communities across the Hill Country. South-Central Texas has been stuck in a rainfall deficit since 2022, with San Antonio hit especially hard. According to a report from the San Antonio Express-News, […]
Nearly 5.5 Billion Gallons of Water Captured From Recent Storms, LADWP Says
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /NBC Los Angelesby Jonathan LloydNearly 5.5 billion gallons of water were captured during one of the wettest Novembers on record in Los Angeles, the LADWP said. After a dry start to the water year, November brought several days of rain. The city captures water through its stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and expansive spreading grounds where water collects […]