California’s top water regulator has strongly suggested the state will keep drought conservation rules in place despite winter storms that have waterlogged many communities. State Water Resources Control Board chair Felicia Marcus says no decisions are final until the board votes Feb. 7. Marcus told The Associated Press in an interview she supports continued conservation […]
When Michelle Stokes and Stacie Bender look out across the snow-capped mountains of Utah and Colorado, they see more than just a majestic landscape. They see millions of gallons of water that will eventually flow into the Colorado River. The water stored as snowpack there will make its way to some 33 million people across […]
It has been a month for the record books in terms of wet weather. According to the National Weather Service, the past few weeks of storm after storm is adding up. Precipitation is over 300% of normal for January in most of California.Earlier in the month, federal officials released numbers that showed more than 40 […]
California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for 50 California counties that have been drenched by storms, including ongoing Winter Storm Leo, which have caused tens of millions of dollars in damage. In this latest round of storms to pound the state, at least four people died, three were missing and others […]
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 […]
California Drought Conservation Rules Likely To Continue
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As published by KRCR - New York)California’s top water regulator has strongly suggested the state will keep drought conservation rules in place despite winter storms that have waterlogged many communities. State Water Resources Control Board chair Felicia Marcus says no decisions are final until the board votes Feb. 7. Marcus told The Associated Press in an interview she supports continued conservation […]
NASA Measures ‘Dust On Snow’ To Help Manage Colorado River Basin Water Supplies
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Phys OrgWhen Michelle Stokes and Stacie Bender look out across the snow-capped mountains of Utah and Colorado, they see more than just a majestic landscape. They see millions of gallons of water that will eventually flow into the Colorado River. The water stored as snowpack there will make its way to some 33 million people across […]
Wet Weather Adding Up: Precipitation Over 300% Of Normal For January
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /CBS (Sacramento)It has been a month for the record books in terms of wet weather. According to the National Weather Service, the past few weeks of storm after storm is adding up. Precipitation is over 300% of normal for January in most of California.Earlier in the month, federal officials released numbers that showed more than 40 […]
BLOG: California Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Leo Hampers Search For Missing; At Least 4 Dead
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As published by WeatherFanatics)California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for 50 California counties that have been drenched by storms, including ongoing Winter Storm Leo, which have caused tens of millions of dollars in damage. In this latest round of storms to pound the state, at least four people died, three were missing and others […]
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 […]