Mixed reviews are in for a plan to release water from Shasta Lake that does not involve any cutbacks to farm water deliveries. Last week’s proposal from federal officials was hailed as a victory for Central Valley growers, but local organizations said the plan has brought about some concerns and that release levels were not […]
The Sites Project Authority announced recently it will begin seeking additional entities to participate in Phase 1 of the reservoir project. Phase 1 of the project includes completing studies that are required for submitting an application under Proposition 1 by June 2017. The proposition is intended to supply up to half of the funding required […]
In our continued coverage of the monumental North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program (NVRRWP), Anthea Hansen, general manager of the Del Puerto Water District, talked about the projected completion for the project. “We estimate the pipeline will be completed by December 2017—less than two years,” Hansen stated. “The first year’s combined quantities, if both cities (Turlock and […]
Not many people spend a lot of time talking about La Niña because the overall impacts are far less than El Nino but it’s still an important trend to watch. A La Nina year means the trade winds, East to West from South America are stronger and cold water bubbles up to surface. We use […]
An irrigation district sued the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s electric power grid, claiming its plan to join a regional power group will invite the disastrous price-gouging the state saw during the 2000 electricity crisis. The Imperial Irrigation District, which serves more than 150,000 customers in the Imperial Valley, sued the California […]
Short-term comfort rarely comes without long-term costs. By the end of the summer, we suspect California will be paying the price for its hasty retreat from sound water policies. Until this summer, when the entire state was gripped by devastating drought, conservation was the motto. But now, after one – just one – relatively wet […]
Shasta Lake water release plan draws mixed reviews
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Appeal-Democratby Jake AbbottMixed reviews are in for a plan to release water from Shasta Lake that does not involve any cutbacks to farm water deliveries. Last week’s proposal from federal officials was hailed as a victory for Central Valley growers, but local organizations said the plan has brought about some concerns and that release levels were not […]
Sites seeks Phase 1 help
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Appeal-Democratby Jake AbbottThe Sites Project Authority announced recently it will begin seeking additional entities to participate in Phase 1 of the reservoir project. Phase 1 of the project includes completing studies that are required for submitting an application under Proposition 1 by June 2017. The proposition is intended to supply up to half of the funding required […]
BLOG: North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program Projected Completion
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /California Ag Today by Brian GermanIn our continued coverage of the monumental North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program (NVRRWP), Anthea Hansen, general manager of the Del Puerto Water District, talked about the projected completion for the project. “We estimate the pipeline will be completed by December 2017—less than two years,” Hansen stated. “The first year’s combined quantities, if both cities (Turlock and […]
La Niña struggling to emerge
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ABC10 (Sacramento)by Rob CarlmarkNot many people spend a lot of time talking about La Niña because the overall impacts are far less than El Nino but it’s still an important trend to watch. A La Nina year means the trade winds, East to West from South America are stronger and cold water bubbles up to surface. We use […]
Water District Says California is Inviting Another Electricity Crisis
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Courthouse News Serviceby Matthew RendaAn irrigation district sued the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s electric power grid, claiming its plan to join a regional power group will invite the disastrous price-gouging the state saw during the 2000 electricity crisis. The Imperial Irrigation District, which serves more than 150,000 customers in the Imperial Valley, sued the California […]
OPINION: Don’t make conserving water a thing of the past
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento BeeShort-term comfort rarely comes without long-term costs. By the end of the summer, we suspect California will be paying the price for its hasty retreat from sound water policies. Until this summer, when the entire state was gripped by devastating drought, conservation was the motto. But now, after one – just one – relatively wet […]