The California water bill now ready for the president’s signature dramatically shifts 25 years of federal policy and culminates a long and fractious campaign born in the drought-stricken San Joaquin Valley. A rough five years in the making, the $558 million bill approved by the Senate early Saturday morning steers more water to farmers, eases […]
The California water bill now ready for the president’s signature dramatically shifts 25 years of federal policy and culminates a long and fractious campaign born in the drought-stricken San Joaquin Valley. A rough five years in the making, the $558 million bill approved by the Senate early Saturday morning steers more water to farmers, eases […]
California’s drought — now in its sixth year — and climate change that promises to reduce water supplies in years to come have transformed the state’s water woes from an occasional crisis to an emergency. In response, as detailed in this week’s Insight, the state is stepping up efforts to replumb the state’s water system […]
“Headache!” is what professional tree climbers yell to warn folks about falling branches. It’s also what many scientists are experiencing these days as they consider the fate of the giant sequoia, the biggest tree on Earth. Journalist Thayer Walker stomped into Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest to report “Last Tree Standing” for bioGraphic, a multimedia […]
A federal vote this week could lead to more water stored in California reservoirs south of the delta, as well as a future Sites Reservoir. The plan would be to allow more water to flow into storage after big storms in the winter. The U.S. House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 612 on Thursday, with […]
I spotted these seemingly conflicting headlines on DWR’s water news roundup yesterday.What gives? Who’s right? Confusing as it may seem, both stories are correct. The journalists are looking at the same numbers but are comparing them in different ways.The L.A. Times story (on the left) focuses on the fact that following a somewhat alarming drop-off […]
After Years Of Drama, Farmers Score A Big Win In California Water Battle
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /McClatchyDC (Washington, D.C.)by Michael DoyleThe California water bill now ready for the president’s signature dramatically shifts 25 years of federal policy and culminates a long and fractious campaign born in the drought-stricken San Joaquin Valley. A rough five years in the making, the $558 million bill approved by the Senate early Saturday morning steers more water to farmers, eases […]
After Years Of Drama, Farmers Score A Big Win In California Water Battle
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Michael DoyleThe California water bill now ready for the president’s signature dramatically shifts 25 years of federal policy and culminates a long and fractious campaign born in the drought-stricken San Joaquin Valley. A rough five years in the making, the $558 million bill approved by the Senate early Saturday morning steers more water to farmers, eases […]
OPINION: Is half a water fix better than none?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The San Francisco ChronicleCalifornia’s drought — now in its sixth year — and climate change that promises to reduce water supplies in years to come have transformed the state’s water woes from an occasional crisis to an emergency. In response, as detailed in this week’s Insight, the state is stepping up efforts to replumb the state’s water system […]
Drought Is Damaging California’s Giant Sequoias
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby Vicky Hallett“Headache!” is what professional tree climbers yell to warn folks about falling branches. It’s also what many scientists are experiencing these days as they consider the fate of the giant sequoia, the biggest tree on Earth. Journalist Thayer Walker stomped into Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest to report “Last Tree Standing” for bioGraphic, a multimedia […]
Federal Water Bill Could Change Water Flow To Storage During Big Storms
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Daily Democrat (Woodland)by Heather HackingA federal vote this week could lead to more water stored in California reservoirs south of the delta, as well as a future Sites Reservoir. The plan would be to allow more water to flow into storage after big storms in the winter. The U.S. House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 612 on Thursday, with […]
BLOG: Same Data, Different Headlines
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ESanJoaquin.comby Alex BreitlerI spotted these seemingly conflicting headlines on DWR’s water news roundup yesterday.What gives? Who’s right? Confusing as it may seem, both stories are correct. The journalists are looking at the same numbers but are comparing them in different ways.The L.A. Times story (on the left) focuses on the fact that following a somewhat alarming drop-off […]