The California State Water Resources Control Board is being urged to redraft a proposal to double the minimum environmental flows from the Merced, Tuolumne and Stanislaus rivers. Assembly member Adam Gray, D-Merced, has criticized the board for not paying attention to concerns voiced by multiple groups. In a statement, Gray said the proposal “contains so […]
As winter storms continue to fill reservoirs and boost the snowpack, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Wednesday increased its estimate of this year’s State Water Project (SWP) supply from 45 to 60 percent of most requests.
With storms drenching much of California and snow blanketing the Sierra Nevada, the state’s top water regulators are grappling with how to shift from conservation rules devised during more than five years of drought to a long-term strategy for using water more sustainably. The State Water Resources Control Board plans to decide in February whether […]
With 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 […]
Amid 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 […]
Sometimes, 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 Water Board Faces Criticism Over San Joaquin Valley Proposal
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Packer (Lenexa, Kan.)by Kate WalzThe California State Water Resources Control Board is being urged to redraft a proposal to double the minimum environmental flows from the Merced, Tuolumne and Stanislaus rivers. Assembly member Adam Gray, D-Merced, has criticized the board for not paying attention to concerns voiced by multiple groups. In a statement, Gray said the proposal “contains so […]
State Increases Water Allocation
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Porterville RecorderAs winter storms continue to fill reservoirs and boost the snowpack, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Wednesday increased its estimate of this year’s State Water Project (SWP) supply from 45 to 60 percent of most requests.
California Grapples With Pivot From Drought Rules To Long-Term Water Strategy
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Ian JamesWith storms drenching much of California and snow blanketing the Sierra Nevada, the state’s top water regulators are grappling with how to shift from conservation rules devised during more than five years of drought to a long-term strategy for using water more sustainably. The State Water Resources Control Board plans to decide in February whether […]
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 […]