Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s multi-billion dollar plan for a desalination plant or other hugely expensive project to add to the desert state’s imperiled water supply is still alive and has the support of his successor despite a budget crunch that will crimp funding needed to get a project built.
It was just 18 months ago when the commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation warned that the Colorado Water River system was in danger of collapse unless wholesale water use reductions were enacted — cutbacks much bigger than the system has ever seen.
Using meteorology and chemistry to help prod Mother Nature, water officials have begun seeding storm clouds throughout the Santa Ana Watershed to boost regional water supplies by enhancing the rain and snowfall produced during storms.
Mexico has broken ground on a long-awaited replacement for a crumbling wastewater treatment plant in Baja California that officials said will dramatically reduce the discharge of sewage that has fouled San Diego and Tijuana shorelines.
Mexico broke ground Thursday on the long-awaited replacement for a crumbling wastewater treatment plant in Baja California that officials said will dramatically reduce the discharge of sewage that has fouled San Diego and Tijuana shorelines.
Unlike early 2023, when nonstop atmospheric river storms built a deep Sierra Nevada snowpack, replenished depleted reservoirs and flooded parts of California, snowfall and rain is sharply diminished so far this year. But state water officials say there is plenty of winter left to accumulate more snow and precipitation.
Desalination Funding Cut Amid State Budget Shortfall
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Pinal Centralby Bob Christie Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityFormer Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s multi-billion dollar plan for a desalination plant or other hugely expensive project to add to the desert state’s imperiled water supply is still alive and has the support of his successor despite a budget crunch that will crimp funding needed to get a project built.
5 Southern Nevada Water Issues To Watch In 2024
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Las Vegas Review-Journalby Marvin ClemonsIt was just 18 months ago when the commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation warned that the Colorado Water River system was in danger of collapse unless wholesale water use reductions were enacted — cutbacks much bigger than the system has ever seen.
New 4-year Cloud-seeding Pilot Program Hopes To Make It Rain In Santa Ana River Watershed
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Sara CardineUsing meteorology and chemistry to help prod Mother Nature, water officials have begun seeding storm clouds throughout the Santa Ana Watershed to boost regional water supplies by enhancing the rain and snowfall produced during storms.
San Diego County Officials Applaud Mexico Groundbreaking Of Wastewater Treatment Plant
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Tammy MurgaMexico has broken ground on a long-awaited replacement for a crumbling wastewater treatment plant in Baja California that officials said will dramatically reduce the discharge of sewage that has fouled San Diego and Tijuana shorelines.
‘No More Beach Closures:’ Mexico Breaks Ground On Long-awaited Wastewater Treatment Plant
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Tammy MurgaMexico broke ground Thursday on the long-awaited replacement for a crumbling wastewater treatment plant in Baja California that officials said will dramatically reduce the discharge of sewage that has fouled San Diego and Tijuana shorelines.
Healthy Reservoir Levels Offset Scant Snowpack Depths
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Ag Alertby Christine SouzaUnlike early 2023, when nonstop atmospheric river storms built a deep Sierra Nevada snowpack, replenished depleted reservoirs and flooded parts of California, snowfall and rain is sharply diminished so far this year. But state water officials say there is plenty of winter left to accumulate more snow and precipitation.