Just six months ago, Gov. Jerry Brown declared that he wanted to make water conservation a “way of life” in California. His executive order laid out a framework for water suppliers to make conservation permanent and ensure that Californians continue to use this precious resource efficiently. Today, the likelihood of that vision becoming a reality […]
Flood control concerns in the Sacramento area and Merced County helped drive a big water bill that won overwhelming congressional approval despite heated conflict over other California provisions. The flood control authorizations, including some $780 million for West Sacramento work, $880 million for work along the American and Sacramento rivers and a go-ahead for continued […]
California’s politicians and pundits – including this one – have been busily speculating on what effect a Donald Trump presidency could have on a state that rejected him overwhelmingly. Well, we saw the first major impact last week, without Trump even lifting a finger. A compromise bill that, in effect, reallocates federally controlled water in […]
California farmers and Southern California cities were aghast last winter when much of the heavy rainfall that fell in Northern California washed through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and out to sea. In their view, it represented a lost opportunity to capture high river flows and pump water to arid regions south of the Delta.
October was wet, November dry. And December? The soft but steady rains this weekend were enough to push the Sacramento region to 155 percent of normal precipitation for the season. And there’s more to come. After a break between storms, wet weather is expected to return Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The wet […]
OPINION: How California’s water conservation strategy is falling short
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Ben Chou and Tracy QuinnJust six months ago, Gov. Jerry Brown declared that he wanted to make water conservation a “way of life” in California. His executive order laid out a framework for water suppliers to make conservation permanent and ensure that Californians continue to use this precious resource efficiently. Today, the likelihood of that vision becoming a reality […]
Long-sought flood control projects eased passage of California water bill
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Michael DoyleFlood control concerns in the Sacramento area and Merced County helped drive a big water bill that won overwhelming congressional approval despite heated conflict over other California provisions. The flood control authorizations, including some $780 million for West Sacramento work, $880 million for work along the American and Sacramento rivers and a go-ahead for continued […]
BLOG: Donald Trump forces a California water deal without lifting a finger
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dan WaltersCalifornia’s politicians and pundits – including this one – have been busily speculating on what effect a Donald Trump presidency could have on a state that rejected him overwhelmingly. Well, we saw the first major impact last week, without Trump even lifting a finger. A compromise bill that, in effect, reallocates federally controlled water in […]
What does the new federal water bill mean for California? For one, a big win for farmers
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale Kasler and Ryan SabalowCalifornia farmers and Southern California cities were aghast last winter when much of the heavy rainfall that fell in Northern California washed through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and out to sea. In their view, it represented a lost opportunity to capture high river flows and pump water to arid regions south of the Delta.
VIDEO: Folsom Lake, Other Reservoirs See Increased Water Levels
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KCRA (Sacramento)by Kristen SimoesAfter the recent rainy weather, several reservoirs are seeing increased water levels. Folsom Lake has increased by nearly 10 feet since Saturday.
Will The Wet Start To The Rainy Season Put Dent In California’s Drought?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Ellen GarrisonOctober was wet, November dry. And December? The soft but steady rains this weekend were enough to push the Sacramento region to 155 percent of normal precipitation for the season. And there’s more to come. After a break between storms, wet weather is expected to return Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The wet […]