The water content of California’s mountain snowpack was just over half of the normal average on Tuesday, a modest increase from Jan. 1 but still far below the usual, state officials said.
Officials say they expect to release some water from the Oroville Dam’s main spillway on Wednesday. The operation comes as a strong atmospheric river sets its sights on Northern California.
California is no stranger to drought, and for decades, the state’s governors have been urging residents to conserve water. About 20 years ago, Assembly Bill 2572 was signed, requiring water suppliers to install water meters on all water connections by 2025. However, a water meter shortage is getting in the way of meeting that deadline.
California ushered in the New Year with a dry and disappointing snowpack in the Sierra Nevada — just 25% of the historical average. But in the month since, like the stock market and the 49ers playoff hopes, the picture has improved significantly.
In the latest episode of Dropping By from Stormwater Solutions, Joe Mouawad, general manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) talks about EMWD’s emphasis on groundwater desalination.
Water Content of California’s Snowpack is Well Below Normal, But a New Round of Storms Approaches
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /NBC (Bay Area)The water content of California’s mountain snowpack was just over half of the normal average on Tuesday, a modest increase from Jan. 1 but still far below the usual, state officials said.
Oroville Dam to See Some Water Releases Ahead of Atmospheric River Headed to California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /CBS News (Sacramento)by Cecilio PadillaOfficials say they expect to release some water from the Oroville Dam’s main spillway on Wednesday. The operation comes as a strong atmospheric river sets its sights on Northern California.
Track the Latest Atmospheric Rivers to Hit California and the Pacific Northwest
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The New York Timesby William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Martín González Gómez, Judson Jones and Bea MalskyA pair of atmospheric rivers is expected to hit the Western United States and Canada in the coming days.
Water Meter Shortage Impacting Home Builders In Sacramento County
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /ABC Newsby Jeannie NguyenCalifornia is no stranger to drought, and for decades, the state’s governors have been urging residents to conserve water. About 20 years ago, Assembly Bill 2572 was signed, requiring water suppliers to install water meters on all water connections by 2025. However, a water meter shortage is getting in the way of meeting that deadline.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Triples In Past Month, More Storms On The Way
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The Mercury Newsby Paul RogersCalifornia ushered in the New Year with a dry and disappointing snowpack in the Sierra Nevada — just 25% of the historical average. But in the month since, like the stock market and the 49ers playoff hopes, the picture has improved significantly.
EMWD Interview Talks Groundwater Desalination
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Water Worldby Jeremy WolfeIn the latest episode of Dropping By from Stormwater Solutions, Joe Mouawad, general manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) talks about EMWD’s emphasis on groundwater desalination.