October 27, 2016 – This U.S. Drought Monitor week saw deterioration in drought conditions across the South and Southeast in an area extending from South Carolina westward to eastern Texas and northward into Tennessee. In the Southeast, a persistent dry weather pattern during the past 60 days continues to negatively impact the agricultural sector as […]
Rainy weather was expected to return to the San Francisco Bay Area after a storm system dropped a little rain earlier this week. The cold front was then expected to make its way to Southern California late Thursday and early Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall totals ranging from a half-inch to 1.5 […]
What will it take for California to not just get by during drought, but to really flourish? Erin Mackey, a drinking water and reuse process engineer at Brown and Caldwell, the largest engineering consulting firm focused on the U.S. environmental sector, believes it will take both a shift in how we think of water-use efficiency, […]
Water Deeply will kick off Water Talks – a new, monthly lunchtime conversation on hot topics in California water. Patrick Atwater of the California Data Collaborative and Greg Gearheart of the State Water Resources Control Board will join Water Deeply’s managing editor Tara Lohan to talk about the opportunities and challenges in the water data world. Patrick […]
California farmers and ranchers say they’re drowning in proposals, regulations, plans and deadlines affecting the future of water supplies. The latest wave came in the form of a “draft science report” from the State Water Resources Control Board that would potentially require dedication of more Sacramento River water to fish. The draft scientific report for […]
Transportation is one of the most vital assets to all people. Getting around allows us to get to work, run errands, and so on. What gets most of us out and about is oil and gasoline. For years, this was one of the driving forces behind the war in Afghanistan. Since America is dependent on […]
California and National Drought Summary for October 25, 2016
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Sierra Sun TimesOctober 27, 2016 – This U.S. Drought Monitor week saw deterioration in drought conditions across the South and Southeast in an area extending from South Carolina westward to eastern Texas and northward into Tennessee. In the Southeast, a persistent dry weather pattern during the past 60 days continues to negatively impact the agricultural sector as […]
Rain expected to return to California beginning Thursday
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Mateo Daily JournalRainy weather was expected to return to the San Francisco Bay Area after a storm system dropped a little rain earlier this week. The cold front was then expected to make its way to Southern California late Thursday and early Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall totals ranging from a half-inch to 1.5 […]
BLOG: Meet The Minds: Erin Mackey On Engineering A Waterwise Mindset
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Eline GordtsWhat will it take for California to not just get by during drought, but to really flourish? Erin Mackey, a drinking water and reuse process engineer at Brown and Caldwell, the largest engineering consulting firm focused on the U.S. environmental sector, believes it will take both a shift in how we think of water-use efficiency, […]
BLOG: Water Talks: Patrick Atwater, Greg Gearheart On California Water Data
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Eline GordtsWater Deeply will kick off Water Talks – a new, monthly lunchtime conversation on hot topics in California water. Patrick Atwater of the California Data Collaborative and Greg Gearheart of the State Water Resources Control Board will join Water Deeply’s managing editor Tara Lohan to talk about the opportunities and challenges in the water data world. Patrick […]
Sacramento River Report Adds To Water Concerns
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AgAlert (California Farm Bureau Foundation)by Christine SouzaCalifornia farmers and ranchers say they’re drowning in proposals, regulations, plans and deadlines affecting the future of water supplies. The latest wave came in the form of a “draft science report” from the State Water Resources Control Board that would potentially require dedication of more Sacramento River water to fish. The draft scientific report for […]
OPINION: Fresh Water Is Not Renewing Fast Enough For Human Consumption
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Record (Buffalo, N.Y.)by Edwin J. VieraTransportation is one of the most vital assets to all people. Getting around allows us to get to work, run errands, and so on. What gets most of us out and about is oil and gasoline. For years, this was one of the driving forces behind the war in Afghanistan. Since America is dependent on […]