If none of this were true this would sure make a great piece of fiction – except that it is true. It’s not fiction. A recent Modesto Bee editorial illustrates a level of absurdity among California’s agencies that may actually be malfeasance. The photo says it all, though I encourage you to read the entire editorial, particularly […]
The Delta region is home to Congressman John Garamendi, D-Solano, and that’s why he is willing to stand firmly against California Governor Jerry Brown on his continuing dream of creating Twin Tunnels. Garamendi, a native of Walnut Grove, and the long-time owner of a pear orchard knows what a healthy Delta means to the community, the […]
As a multiyear drought grinds on in the Southwestern United States, many wonder about the impact of global climate change on more frequent and longer dry spells. As humans emit more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, how will water supply for people, farms, and forests be affected? A new study from the University of California, Irvine […]
As gestures go, declaring striped bass a “native species” of California was a real laughter. Fearing someone might develop a case of sanity around a fish that thrives by eating actual native species like salmon, smelt and trout, the outgoing president of California’s Fish & Game Commission acted unilaterally on the stiped bass’s behalf. He made […]
The Latest on legislation approved by the governor (all times local): 6:30 p.m. Water districts would have to create policies to punish residents who use too much water during droughts under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. Brown signed the bill requiring all districts to have policies for identifying and targeting heavy users during drought […]
After three years of construction, the San Diego County Water Authority and Poseidon Water dedicated the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant on December 14, 2015.
BLOG: Should California Eradicate Bass From The Delta?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Western Farm Pressby Todd FitchetteIf none of this were true this would sure make a great piece of fiction – except that it is true. It’s not fiction. A recent Modesto Bee editorial illustrates a level of absurdity among California’s agencies that may actually be malfeasance. The photo says it all, though I encourage you to read the entire editorial, particularly […]
OPINION: Support Garamendi in Twin Tunnels Fight
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Daily Democrat (Woodland)The Delta region is home to Congressman John Garamendi, D-Solano, and that’s why he is willing to stand firmly against California Governor Jerry Brown on his continuing dream of creating Twin Tunnels. Garamendi, a native of Walnut Grove, and the long-time owner of a pear orchard knows what a healthy Delta means to the community, the […]
Climate Change Has Less Impact on Drought Than Previously Expected
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /PHYS.ORGAs a multiyear drought grinds on in the Southwestern United States, many wonder about the impact of global climate change on more frequent and longer dry spells. As humans emit more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, how will water supply for people, farms, and forests be affected? A new study from the University of California, Irvine […]
OPINION: State Protects Predatory Striped Bass That Devour Salmon And Smelt
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Fresno BeeAs gestures go, declaring striped bass a “native species” of California was a real laughter. Fearing someone might develop a case of sanity around a fish that thrives by eating actual native species like salmon, smelt and trout, the outgoing president of California’s Fish & Game Commission acted unilaterally on the stiped bass’s behalf. He made […]
The Latest: California Updates Rules on Water Guzzlers
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington TimesThe Latest on legislation approved by the governor (all times local): 6:30 p.m. Water districts would have to create policies to punish residents who use too much water during droughts under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. Brown signed the bill requiring all districts to have policies for identifying and targeting heavy users during drought […]
Pacific on Tap
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /CA Special District (Sacramento) Quoted: Mark WestonAfter three years of construction, the San Diego County Water Authority and Poseidon Water dedicated the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant on December 14, 2015.