A major money maker in California is making a comeback after recent rains. When it comes to California rice, 97 percent of it is grown in the Sacramento region. But California’s drought left a lot of rice fields barren. Now, Central Valley rice farmers are looking up as they reap the benefits of recent storms. Even though […]
The U.S. Drought Monitor released May 12 shows some minor improvement in California drought conditions and the removal of the short-term drought designation. But the seasonal outlook shows drought persisting through the dry season as California’s drought continues for a fifth consecutive year. “Based upon recent conditions and discussions that started last week, areas of D2 […]
The Sierra snowpack is melting quickly, sending water flowing into nearby rivers and reservoirs. This is the normal cycle for snowmelt but research by the California Department of Water Resources found now it’s happening sooner in the season. This means there’s a larger gap between peak runoff and peak demand. Snow in the Sierra is a great resource for […]
The Senate on Thursday approved a $37.5 billion measure to fund energy and water programs next year, the first of the 12 spending bills lawmakers must approve to keep the government operating. On a vote of 90-8, senators backed the legislation that would fund the Energy Department as well as infrastructure projects administered by the […]
The first of five evening study sessions hosted by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors was well attended Thursday night, and Supervisor Kathy Miller considered the meeting a success.Thursday’s work session focused on a variety of water issues facing the county, including the status of the Bay Conservation Delta Plan and the Sustainable Groundwater […]
California’s tireless water warriors have something fresh to fight over, with the introduction of a bill to resolve an irrigation drainage dispute that affects three modest-sized San Joaquin Valley water districts, as well as the much bigger Westlands Water District. The bill by Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, would relieve the federal government of its duty […]
California Rice Farmers Optimistic After Wet Winter, Spring
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /CBS Sacramentoby By Ron JonesA major money maker in California is making a comeback after recent rains. When it comes to California rice, 97 percent of it is grown in the Sacramento region. But California’s drought left a lot of rice fields barren. Now, Central Valley rice farmers are looking up as they reap the benefits of recent storms. Even though […]
Severe And Extreme Drought Eases In California
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Public Radio (Sacramento)by By Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor released May 12 shows some minor improvement in California drought conditions and the removal of the short-term drought designation. But the seasonal outlook shows drought persisting through the dry season as California’s drought continues for a fifth consecutive year. “Based upon recent conditions and discussions that started last week, areas of D2 […]
Sierra Snowmelt Peaking Earlier
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ABC10 (Sacramento)by By Monica WoodsThe Sierra snowpack is melting quickly, sending water flowing into nearby rivers and reservoirs. This is the normal cycle for snowmelt but research by the California Department of Water Resources found now it’s happening sooner in the season. This means there’s a larger gap between peak runoff and peak demand. Snow in the Sierra is a great resource for […]
Senate Approves $37.5B Measure to Fund Energy, Water
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ABC Newsby By Matthew DalyThe Senate on Thursday approved a $37.5 billion measure to fund energy and water programs next year, the first of the 12 spending bills lawmakers must approve to keep the government operating. On a vote of 90-8, senators backed the legislation that would fund the Energy Department as well as infrastructure projects administered by the […]
Supervisors’ Work Session Dives Into County Water Issues
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Stockton-Recordby By Wes Bowers Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination PlantThe first of five evening study sessions hosted by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors was well attended Thursday night, and Supervisor Kathy Miller considered the meeting a success.Thursday’s work session focused on a variety of water issues facing the county, including the status of the Bay Conservation Delta Plan and the Sustainable Groundwater […]
California Irrigation-Drainage Disputes Targeted in New Bill
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Fresno Bee by By Michael DoyleCalifornia’s tireless water warriors have something fresh to fight over, with the introduction of a bill to resolve an irrigation drainage dispute that affects three modest-sized San Joaquin Valley water districts, as well as the much bigger Westlands Water District. The bill by Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, would relieve the federal government of its duty […]