California officials don’t have to pay property owners to access their land to conduct preliminary testing before deciding whether to move forward with a $15.7 billion plan to build two giant water tunnels to supply drinking water for cities and irrigation for farmers, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The landowners in the Sacramento-San Joaquin […]
Groundwater provides more than one-third of California’s water supply in typical years and as much as 60 percent during dry years. It serves as a crucial “savings account” to help mitigate the effects of droughts and climate change. Yet despite its essential role, mismanagement and drought have put the state’s groundwater system under considerable strain. […]
Oh, the berries of summer, and the culinary delights they provide! Strawberry shortcake, blackberry jam, raspberry trifle … and let’s not forget gooseberry pie, lingonberry pancakes, and my personal favorite, thimbleberry melba. With berry season in full swing, I must confess to typing this with purple-stained fingers. I suspect our enthusiasm for berries would be […]
The California Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for state water authorities to do environmental and geological testing on private land for a proposed project to divert Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water to the south. The ruling capped six years of litigation by delta property owners, who challenged the state’s right to enter their land without compensation. In […]
In a win for the state, the California Supreme Court declared Thursday that the state has the right to go on private property for soil and environmental testing as part of a plan to divert fresh water under or around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta on its way to Central and Southern California. The ruling reverses […]
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) is turning to a prominent former Clinton administration official to help forge consensus on a plan to revamp the state’s central water hub.
California court denies push for payment during tunnel tests
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Associated Press (As Published by The Seattle Times)by SUDHIN THANAWALACalifornia officials don’t have to pay property owners to access their land to conduct preliminary testing before deciding whether to move forward with a $15.7 billion plan to build two giant water tunnels to supply drinking water for cities and irrigation for farmers, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The landowners in the Sacramento-San Joaquin […]
Seven Experts to Watch on California’s Groundwater
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Eline GordtsGroundwater provides more than one-third of California’s water supply in typical years and as much as 60 percent during dry years. It serves as a crucial “savings account” to help mitigate the effects of droughts and climate change. Yet despite its essential role, mismanagement and drought have put the state’s groundwater system under considerable strain. […]
Is it OK to eat berries from water-starved California?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Gristby Ask UmbraOh, the berries of summer, and the culinary delights they provide! Strawberry shortcake, blackberry jam, raspberry trifle … and let’s not forget gooseberry pie, lingonberry pancakes, and my personal favorite, thimbleberry melba. With berry season in full swing, I must confess to typing this with purple-stained fingers. I suspect our enthusiasm for berries would be […]
California’s top court rules in favor of Gov. Brown’s water project
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Maura DolanThe California Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for state water authorities to do environmental and geological testing on private land for a proposed project to divert Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water to the south. The ruling capped six years of litigation by delta property owners, who challenged the state’s right to enter their land without compensation. In […]
State Supreme Court rules in state’s favor on Delta property rights
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Denny WalshIn a win for the state, the California Supreme Court declared Thursday that the state has the right to go on private property for soil and environmental testing as part of a plan to divert fresh water under or around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta on its way to Central and Southern California. The ruling reverses […]
Calif. governor brings out big gun on delta tunnels: Bruce Babbitt
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Green Wireby Debra Kahn, E&ECalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown (D) is turning to a prominent former Clinton administration official to help forge consensus on a plan to revamp the state’s central water hub.