There’s a vast amount of untapped water in California, but whether it can make any difference for the drought-stricken state remains unclear. A new Stanford study indicates California’s groundwater supply is three times greater than previous estimates and could represent a potential “water windfall,” its authors say. “There’s far more fresh water and usable water than […]
Given the history of California’s water wars, it is not surprising that when a judge issued a ruling last week to clarify a decision he made last month, both sides immediately disagreed what the latest ruling meant. So much for clarity. What Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny did seems pretty unambiguous: He declared the Delta […]
California has a lot more usable groundwater than previously thought — but that water might already be in danger from oil and gas extraction in the state. A study released this week by Stanford scientists shows that there is nearly three times more groundwater in California’s Central Valley than earlier surveys had indicated. “It’s not often […]
California’s famous moniker – the Golden State – is becoming all too accurate as the state enters the fifth year of drought and the summer heat begins to dry out its rolling hillsides. A lackluster El Niño failed to deliver a promised deluge of rain and ultimately brought only an average amount of precipitation – […]
Relief may be coming soon for many Mountain Area homeowners left with dead trees in their yards after they were cut down by companies contracted with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The trees, killed by bark beetle infestations, were cut down for safety reasons and to protect power lines, but disposing of the trees, in […]
A new map created with measurements from an airborne instrument developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, reveals the devastating effect of California’s ongoing drought on Sierra Nevada conifer forests. After several years of extreme drought, the highly stressed conifers (trees that produce cones and are usually green year-round) of the Sierra Nevada are […]
California Has Three Times Supply of Groundwater Than Previously Thought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Jose Mercury Newsby Kaitlyn LandgrafThere’s a vast amount of untapped water in California, but whether it can make any difference for the drought-stricken state remains unclear. A new Stanford study indicates California’s groundwater supply is three times greater than previous estimates and could represent a potential “water windfall,” its authors say. “There’s far more fresh water and usable water than […]
OPINION: Water Fights Favored Over Water Fixes
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Chico Enterprise-RecordGiven the history of California’s water wars, it is not surprising that when a judge issued a ruling last week to clarify a decision he made last month, both sides immediately disagreed what the latest ruling meant. So much for clarity. What Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny did seems pretty unambiguous: He declared the Delta […]
A Third Of California’s Deep Groundwater Aquifers Are Being Used For Oil And Gas
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Climate Progressby Samantha PageCalifornia has a lot more usable groundwater than previously thought — but that water might already be in danger from oil and gas extraction in the state. A study released this week by Stanford scientists shows that there is nearly three times more groundwater in California’s Central Valley than earlier surveys had indicated. “It’s not often […]
Water Markets May Help California Better Manage Its Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Fox & Houndsby Sally PipesCalifornia’s famous moniker – the Golden State – is becoming all too accurate as the state enters the fifth year of drought and the summer heat begins to dry out its rolling hillsides. A lackluster El Niño failed to deliver a promised deluge of rain and ultimately brought only an average amount of precipitation – […]
Relief for Fallen Trees on the Way
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Sierra Star (Oakhurst)by Brian WilkinsonRelief may be coming soon for many Mountain Area homeowners left with dead trees in their yards after they were cut down by companies contracted with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The trees, killed by bark beetle infestations, were cut down for safety reasons and to protect power lines, but disposing of the trees, in […]
NASA Maps California Drought Effects on Sierra trees
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Phys.orgby Alan BuisA new map created with measurements from an airborne instrument developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, reveals the devastating effect of California’s ongoing drought on Sierra Nevada conifer forests. After several years of extreme drought, the highly stressed conifers (trees that produce cones and are usually green year-round) of the Sierra Nevada are […]