A transparent and universal platform for sharing water data across the state will result from a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown and authored by Assemblyman Bill Dodd, D-Napa. “The drought has exposed the need for a modern water information system to address the state’s water supply,” Dodd said. “California does not suffer from […]
California’s State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), regulators and environmental organizations want more water diversions to flow into the San Francisco Bay Delta Watershed to help save the declining Delta Smelt and Salmon. They have targeted three tributaries of the lower San Joaquin River; one of which is the Tuolumne River. Phase 1 of the Bay-Delta Plan is […]
Since the historic California drought began five years ago the public has been inundated with water news. Governments and governing agencies have been bludgeoned with new policies and regulations. And there is little sense to be made of it all. Nonetheless, water policy in California is prepared to move forward and more confusion may be […]
A new frontier the energy-water nexus is being forged in Southern California. Teaming up with Advanced Microgrid Solutions, Irvine Ranch Water District will be using an energy storage system to reduce its costs and help ease demand on the grid during peak hours.
In a world turned upside down by advancing cancer, Isaiah Branzuela took joy in three things: his home, his dog, and the love of friends and family. Now his home is gone, destroyed by this week’s devastating Loma fire. His beloved dog is gone, too, killed in the conflagration. What remains are his fiercely devoted friends, who […]
In developing countries, there is not always enough clean water for everybody who wants it, so supplies are scheduled to go to different neighborhoods at different hours of the day. When water flows to a new section, it can create spikes in pressure that break pipes — leading to even less access to clean water. […]
Dodd’s Bill Enables Sharing of Water Data
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Davis EnterpriseA transparent and universal platform for sharing water data across the state will result from a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown and authored by Assemblyman Bill Dodd, D-Napa. “The drought has exposed the need for a modern water information system to address the state’s water supply,” Dodd said. “California does not suffer from […]
More Planned Water Diversions From Farms to Fish-Not Just by Federal, but Also State Officials
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /California AG Today (Sacramento)by Patrick CavanaughCalifornia’s State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), regulators and environmental organizations want more water diversions to flow into the San Francisco Bay Delta Watershed to help save the declining Delta Smelt and Salmon. They have targeted three tributaries of the lower San Joaquin River; one of which is the Tuolumne River. Phase 1 of the Bay-Delta Plan is […]
State Proposes 50 Percent Unimpeded Water Flow
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Foothills Sun-Gazetteby Paul MyersSince the historic California drought began five years ago the public has been inundated with water news. Governments and governing agencies have been bludgeoned with new policies and regulations. And there is little sense to be made of it all. Nonetheless, water policy in California is prepared to move forward and more confusion may be […]
BLOG: Energy Storage Is Saving Water Utilities Money and Easing Grid Demand
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Tara LohanA new frontier the energy-water nexus is being forged in Southern California. Teaming up with Advanced Microgrid Solutions, Irvine Ranch Water District will be using an energy storage system to reduce its costs and help ease demand on the grid during peak hours.
Loma Fire: Blaze Destroys Home, Kills Dog of Father Battling Cancer
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The San Jose Mercury Newsby Lisa M. KriegerIn a world turned upside down by advancing cancer, Isaiah Branzuela took joy in three things: his home, his dog, and the love of friends and family. Now his home is gone, destroyed by this week’s devastating Loma fire. His beloved dog is gone, too, killed in the conflagration. What remains are his fiercely devoted friends, who […]
Protecting the Pipes When the Water Doesn’t Always Flow
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /American Insitite of Physics (College Park, Md.)by Andrew SilverIn developing countries, there is not always enough clean water for everybody who wants it, so supplies are scheduled to go to different neighborhoods at different hours of the day. When water flows to a new section, it can create spikes in pressure that break pipes — leading to even less access to clean water. […]