California officials Tuesday released a detailed environmental blueprint for Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial Delta tunnels project, saying the $15.5 billion plan “minimizes potential effects” on endangered fish species whose populations have dwindled following decades of water pumping. The Department of Water Resources unveiled its so-called “biological assessment” for the proposed tunnels, which are designed to re-engineer […]
As Philadelphia baked and wildfires roared like the apocalypse in California, Gov. Jerry Brown last week called on the nation to remember the impact this presidential election could have on climate change. “What America needs today are not deniers, but leaders. Not division, but common purpose. Not bombast, but bold action,” Brown told the Democratic […]
A half century after building the largest water-delivery system in America, California officials say they now realize they put their giant straws to capture Delta water in the wrong place. Last week, state and federal water project operators opened the case to win permission for a fix — construction of three diversion points near Sacramento tied […]
It might not be what you expect to hear about California agriculture in the throes of drought: After four years of historic water shortages, farm earnings in the state increased 16 percent, and total employment increased 5 percent. Yet those are real numbers gathered by federal agencies that track economic data. Average wages for farm employees also […]
It might not be what you expect to hear about California agriculture in the throes of drought: After four years of historic water shortages, farm earnings in the state increased 16 percent, and total employment increased 5 percent. Yet those are real numbers gathered by federal agencies that track economic data. Average wages for farm employees […]
A half century after building the largest water-delivery system in America, California officials say they now realize they put their giant straws to capture Sacramento River water in the wrong place. Last week, state and federal water project operators opened the case to win permission for a fix — construction of three diversion points near […]
California Unveils Environmental Blueprint for Delta Tunnels
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerCalifornia officials Tuesday released a detailed environmental blueprint for Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial Delta tunnels project, saying the $15.5 billion plan “minimizes potential effects” on endangered fish species whose populations have dwindled following decades of water pumping. The Department of Water Resources unveiled its so-called “biological assessment” for the proposed tunnels, which are designed to re-engineer […]
OPINION: Can California Tune up its Climate Strategy?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Fresno BeeAs Philadelphia baked and wildfires roared like the apocalypse in California, Gov. Jerry Brown last week called on the nation to remember the impact this presidential election could have on climate change. “What America needs today are not deniers, but leaders. Not division, but common purpose. Not bombast, but bold action,” Brown told the Democratic […]
Delta Tunnels Plan Rekindles Water Disputes
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Jose Mercury Newsby Denis CuffA half century after building the largest water-delivery system in America, California officials say they now realize they put their giant straws to capture Delta water in the wrong place. Last week, state and federal water project operators opened the case to win permission for a fix — construction of three diversion points near Sacramento tied […]
BLOG: Despite Drought, California Farming Prospered
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York) by Matt WeiserIt might not be what you expect to hear about California agriculture in the throes of drought: After four years of historic water shortages, farm earnings in the state increased 16 percent, and total employment increased 5 percent. Yet those are real numbers gathered by federal agencies that track economic data. Average wages for farm employees also […]
Despite Drought, California Farming Prospered
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Matt WeiserIt might not be what you expect to hear about California agriculture in the throes of drought: After four years of historic water shortages, farm earnings in the state increased 16 percent, and total employment increased 5 percent. Yet those are real numbers gathered by federal agencies that track economic data. Average wages for farm employees […]
Twin Tunnels Hearings Show Old Conflicts about Water Remain
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Oroville Mercury-Registerby Denis CuffA half century after building the largest water-delivery system in America, California officials say they now realize they put their giant straws to capture Sacramento River water in the wrong place. Last week, state and federal water project operators opened the case to win permission for a fix — construction of three diversion points near […]