If there’s any hope of preventing California from shriveling into a parched wasteland, the state will have to figure out some simple things first. Namely, how much water it has and where it’s all going. Shockingly, California isn’t tracking much of its water. It’s like a business that’s opted to fire the accountants and operate […]
A year ago, it seems to us, a whole lot of people were thinking over their water habits. We’re just hoping the progress we made at conserving water (albeit forced upon us) won’t go down the drain (pardon the pun). Last summer, people were attending workshops and demonstrations on native plantings and low-water maintenance landscaping. […]
Never before has San Joaquin County agreed to share its prized groundwater with outside interests.That could change in the coming months, as county leaders move closer to finally considering approval of a one-time experiment with the East Bay Municipal Utility District. It is very modest experiment, involving a very small amount of water. But, if […]
Tam Doduc knows what she’s doing. Doduc, a longtime water board member, has the unenviable job of serving as the hearing officer — that is, as a sort of judge — in the tunnels case. She hears objections, occasionally poses her own questions, and keeps dozens of water attorneys in line which is no small feat. […]
California still faces drought conditions, but the impact on agriculture this year is less severe than it was the previous two years, according to the annual report from UC Davis. The report, released Monday, said the wetter winter and spring helped the state partially replenish surface water storage and increased recharge to some aquifers. Still, statewide […]
Drought was a key factor as the total receipts from Fresno County decreased by more than 6 percent in 2015, an industry insider says. Farm gate receipts in the county totaled $6.61 billion last year, down from the $7.04 billion in 2014, according to county Agricultural Commissioner Les Wright’s most recent Crop and Livestock Report. […]
Why the Heck Isn’t Drought-Stricken California Measuring Water?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Grist (Seattle, Wash.)by Nathanael JohnsonIf there’s any hope of preventing California from shriveling into a parched wasteland, the state will have to figure out some simple things first. Namely, how much water it has and where it’s all going. Shockingly, California isn’t tracking much of its water. It’s like a business that’s opted to fire the accountants and operate […]
OPINION: Don’t Let Reveling Over Water Supplies Get Out of Hand
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Appeal Democrat (Marysville)A year ago, it seems to us, a whole lot of people were thinking over their water habits. We’re just hoping the progress we made at conserving water (albeit forced upon us) won’t go down the drain (pardon the pun). Last summer, people were attending workshops and demonstrations on native plantings and low-water maintenance landscaping. […]
Water-Sharing Plan Takes Step Forward
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Stockton Recordby Alex BreitlerNever before has San Joaquin County agreed to share its prized groundwater with outside interests.That could change in the coming months, as county leaders move closer to finally considering approval of a one-time experiment with the East Bay Municipal Utility District. It is very modest experiment, involving a very small amount of water. But, if […]
BLOG: Tunnels Hearing: The View From the Cheap Seats
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ESanJoaquin.com by Alex BreitlerTam Doduc knows what she’s doing. Doduc, a longtime water board member, has the unenviable job of serving as the hearing officer — that is, as a sort of judge — in the tunnels case. She hears objections, occasionally poses her own questions, and keeps dozens of water attorneys in line which is no small feat. […]
Drought’s Impact Less Severe This Year, UC Davis Report Says
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Central Valley Business Journal (Stockton)by Elizabeth StevensCalifornia still faces drought conditions, but the impact on agriculture this year is less severe than it was the previous two years, according to the annual report from UC Davis. The report, released Monday, said the wetter winter and spring helped the state partially replenish surface water storage and increased recharge to some aquifers. Still, statewide […]
Fresno County’s Production Value Drops 6 Percent During Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Press (Salem, Ore.)by Tim HeardenDrought was a key factor as the total receipts from Fresno County decreased by more than 6 percent in 2015, an industry insider says. Farm gate receipts in the county totaled $6.61 billion last year, down from the $7.04 billion in 2014, according to county Agricultural Commissioner Les Wright’s most recent Crop and Livestock Report. […]