Donald Trump’s election has jolted environmentalists and voters who care about conservation. Trump has called for abolishing or greatly shrinking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), declared climate change a Chinese hoax and promised to “cancel” the Paris climate agreement. Though Trump appears to have backed off his pledge to “get rid of [EPA] in almost […]
The community has two extra months to comment on a controversial State Water Resources Control Board document that proposes cutting water use after Board chair Felicia Marcus sent a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown last week, effectively extending the public comment period into March.This extension comes just two days after the State Water Board held […]
Numerous storms brought changeable weather to many parts of the country, including significant precipitation in parts of the West, Northeast, and mid-South. Late in the drought-monitoring period, a particularly powerful winter storm produced heavy precipitation from California into the Southwest—and later resulted in a holiday blizzard across the north-central U.S. Meanwhile, the interior Southeast continued […]
Gov. Jerry Brown, whose administration proposed the Water Fix, said, “This project has been subjected to 10 years of detailed analysis and more environmental review than any other project in the history of the world. It is absolutely essential if California is to maintain a reliable water supply.” The Water Fix as proposed by Brown […]
With water providers around California facing a state-mandated deadline of June 30, 2017 to form local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies, the Castaic Lake Water Agency on Thursday announced a January “Stakeholder Forum” at which public input will be sought. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sycamore Rooms A/B […]
Southern California’s trend of rainy weather is expected to resume this week after several dry and unusually warm days. The National Weather Service says a few disturbances will move through Friday and Saturday, bringing rain and mountain snow. The second system arriving Saturday will be very cold and snow levels may affect travel through mountain […]
BLOG: How Scott Pruitt May Impact Air And Water Protections As Head Of EPA
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Robert PercivalDonald Trump’s election has jolted environmentalists and voters who care about conservation. Trump has called for abolishing or greatly shrinking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), declared climate change a Chinese hoax and promised to “cancel” the Paris climate agreement. Though Trump appears to have backed off his pledge to “get rid of [EPA] in almost […]
State Water Board Extends Public Comment Period For Flow Proposal
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Turlock Journalby Alysson AredasThe community has two extra months to comment on a controversial State Water Resources Control Board document that proposes cutting water use after Board chair Felicia Marcus sent a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown last week, effectively extending the public comment period into March.This extension comes just two days after the State Water Board held […]
California And National Drought Summary For December 27, 2016
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Sierra Sun Times (Mariposa)by Brad RippeyNumerous storms brought changeable weather to many parts of the country, including significant precipitation in parts of the West, Northeast, and mid-South. Late in the drought-monitoring period, a particularly powerful winter storm produced heavy precipitation from California into the Southwest—and later resulted in a holiday blizzard across the north-central U.S. Meanwhile, the interior Southeast continued […]
Final EIR On Delta Fix Released
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Independent (Livermore)by Ron McNicollGov. Jerry Brown, whose administration proposed the Water Fix, said, “This project has been subjected to 10 years of detailed analysis and more environmental review than any other project in the history of the world. It is absolutely essential if California is to maintain a reliable water supply.” The Water Fix as proposed by Brown […]
Water Agencies Seek Public Input Over Planned Sustainability Board
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Signal (Santa Clarita)by Kevin KenneyWith water providers around California facing a state-mandated deadline of June 30, 2017 to form local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies, the Castaic Lake Water Agency on Thursday announced a January “Stakeholder Forum” at which public input will be sought. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sycamore Rooms A/B […]
Southern California To Get More Rain And Snow
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Associated Press (As published by KTVN - Reno, Nev.)Southern California’s trend of rainy weather is expected to resume this week after several dry and unusually warm days. The National Weather Service says a few disturbances will move through Friday and Saturday, bringing rain and mountain snow. The second system arriving Saturday will be very cold and snow levels may affect travel through mountain […]