The first day of a months-long hearing that could determine the fate of the controversial twin tunnels provided no answers on Tuesday — nor was it expected to.But dozens of comments made by citizens, activist groups and water agencies showed just how divided the state is on the proposed $15 billion Delta “fix.”Tuesday’s testimony before […]
In the Sierra Nevada, it’s estimated that tens of millions of trees have died as a result of drought, many of which succumbed to infestations from bark beetles. As a result, we’ve been told our risk of wildfire is far higher than normal, but FM89’s Kerry Klein says the science doesn’t necessarily agree. Gaze across a […]
A plan to have fresh water from an ocean desalination plant flowing into the system by October in Santa Barbara is behind schedule and that’s causing concerns. A new schedule shows drinking water won’t be produced, tested and approved until January. A city report says above ground supplies are dwindling, and eight under ground wells […]
Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to build twin tunnels beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta was hailed Tuesday as the long-awaited salvation for the damaged estuary and California’s shaky water delivery network. It also was lambasted as a nightmarish boondoggle that would rob water from Northern California and bring more environmental harm to the Delta itself. And […]
Water regulators have begun public hearings on California Governor Jerry Brown’s $15 billion twin tunnel project, known as California Waterfix. The project aims to provide a more reliable water supply for millions of Californians. The public hearings that began Tuesday at the State Water Resources Control Board are supposed to be narrow in focus – the […]
Representatives of California Gov. Jerry Brown and the Obama administration began making their pitch for approval Tuesday to build a pair of massive water tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. They propose building the tunnels – each four stories high and running 35 miles long – to send Sacramento River water south to millions […]
Twin Tunnels Hearing: Diverse Voices in Latest Fight Over Delta ‘Fix’
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Stockton Recordby Alex BreitlerThe first day of a months-long hearing that could determine the fate of the controversial twin tunnels provided no answers on Tuesday — nor was it expected to.But dozens of comments made by citizens, activist groups and water agencies showed just how divided the state is on the proposed $15 billion Delta “fix.”Tuesday’s testimony before […]
Tree Die-Offs Won’t Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Valley Public Radio (Clovis)by Kerry KleinIn the Sierra Nevada, it’s estimated that tens of millions of trees have died as a result of drought, many of which succumbed to infestations from bark beetles. As a result, we’ve been told our risk of wildfire is far higher than normal, but FM89’s Kerry Klein says the science doesn’t necessarily agree. Gaze across a […]
Desalination Plant Won’t Start Up as Scheduled in Drought Dry Santa Barbara
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KEYT (Santa Barbara)by John PalminteriA plan to have fresh water from an ocean desalination plant flowing into the system by October in Santa Barbara is behind schedule and that’s causing concerns. A new schedule shows drinking water won’t be produced, tested and approved until January. A city report says above ground supplies are dwindling, and eight under ground wells […]
Remedy, or Boondoggle? Hearings Launch on Delta Tunnels Proposal
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerGov. Jerry Brown’s plan to build twin tunnels beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta was hailed Tuesday as the long-awaited salvation for the damaged estuary and California’s shaky water delivery network. It also was lambasted as a nightmarish boondoggle that would rob water from Northern California and bring more environmental harm to the Delta itself. And […]
Hearings Begin On California Governor Jerry Brown’s Delta Tunnel Project
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Public Radio (Sacramento)Water regulators have begun public hearings on California Governor Jerry Brown’s $15 billion twin tunnel project, known as California Waterfix. The project aims to provide a more reliable water supply for millions of Californians. The public hearings that began Tuesday at the State Water Resources Control Board are supposed to be narrow in focus – the […]
Federal, State Leaders Pitch for California Water Tunnels
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby Scott SmithRepresentatives of California Gov. Jerry Brown and the Obama administration began making their pitch for approval Tuesday to build a pair of massive water tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. They propose building the tunnels – each four stories high and running 35 miles long – to send Sacramento River water south to millions […]