Plans announced today to dedicate more Sacramento River flows to fish will harm farms and ranches statewide, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. By limiting the amount of water that could be stored in reservoirs, CFBF President Paul Wenger said, the draft proposal from the State Water Resources Control Board would reduce surface-water supplies […]
It’s now abundantly clear we have water problems.The first problem is that the general public doesn’t realize the state’s recently proposed reduction in river water for farmers is more dangerous for them than it is for agriculture. The list of those who will suffer from the reduction of water allowed to stay in this region […]
While the heavens have opened up and finally dropped some rain on Marin’s drought-riddled terrain, a recent report says ongoing conservation is the best way to thwart years of dryness. A new report from the Pacific Institute calls upon Californians to continue to conserve water regardless of how much rain may fall this fall and […]
Rugged peaks of the Sierra Nevada received a dusting of snow from an autumn storm that brought Yosemite Falls back to life, but it’s not time for sweaters and hot chocolate everywhere in California. Santa Ana winds typical of fall in Southern California are expected to bring a summerlike heat wave and high fire danger […]
Water is California’s lifeblood, feeding Central Valley farmlands, inviting Malibu lawns and gardens to grow and cooling Silicon Valley data centers. It spurs the state’s diverse ecosystem, allowing for an economy and production exported all across the U.S. California’s secret suffering — a record-breaking, six-year drought — has become irreversibly visible in recent years, as […]
This state slashed urban water use over 25 percent in the face of a punishing drought last year, exceeding a mandatory order issued by Gov. Jerry Brown and turning California into a model of water conservation. Californians tore out lawns, cut back landscape watering and took shorter showers as they embraced Mr. Brown’s call to […]
‘One-Two Punch’ Of River Flow Plans Hits Rural California
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /EastValleyTimes.com (Palo Cedro)by JudyPlans announced today to dedicate more Sacramento River flows to fish will harm farms and ranches statewide, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. By limiting the amount of water that could be stored in reservoirs, CFBF President Paul Wenger said, the draft proposal from the State Water Resources Control Board would reduce surface-water supplies […]
OPINION: State’s Water Grab Will Hurt Everyone In This Region
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Modesto Beeby Vance KennedyIt’s now abundantly clear we have water problems.The first problem is that the general public doesn’t realize the state’s recently proposed reduction in river water for farmers is more dangerous for them than it is for agriculture. The list of those who will suffer from the reduction of water allowed to stay in this region […]
Return Of Rain Doesn’t Alleviate Need For Conservation
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Marinscope (Novato)by Chris RooneyWhile the heavens have opened up and finally dropped some rain on Marin’s drought-riddled terrain, a recent report says ongoing conservation is the best way to thwart years of dryness. A new report from the Pacific Institute calls upon Californians to continue to conserve water regardless of how much rain may fall this fall and […]
Southern California To See High Heat, Fire Danger
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The WashingtonTimesby John AntczakRugged peaks of the Sierra Nevada received a dusting of snow from an autumn storm that brought Yosemite Falls back to life, but it’s not time for sweaters and hot chocolate everywhere in California. Santa Ana winds typical of fall in Southern California are expected to bring a summerlike heat wave and high fire danger […]
4 Bold Collaborations Tackling California’s Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Green Biz (Oakland)by Anya KhalamayzerWater is California’s lifeblood, feeding Central Valley farmlands, inviting Malibu lawns and gardens to grow and cooling Silicon Valley data centers. It spurs the state’s diverse ecosystem, allowing for an economy and production exported all across the U.S. California’s secret suffering — a record-breaking, six-year drought — has become irreversibly visible in recent years, as […]
As California Water Use Rises, Some Ask: Were Limits Eased Too Soon?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The New York Timesby Adam NagourneyThis state slashed urban water use over 25 percent in the face of a punishing drought last year, exceeding a mandatory order issued by Gov. Jerry Brown and turning California into a model of water conservation. Californians tore out lawns, cut back landscape watering and took shorter showers as they embraced Mr. Brown’s call to […]