It’s no secret that the ecosystem of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is in rough shape, by many metrics. One of the most talked about, and controversial, subjects is the state of the delta’s native fish populations, including endangered salmon runs and delta smelt. Management to protect critical fish populations has meant curbing water exports from […]
Many are still wondering how some growers who rely on the Central Valley Water Project for irrigation are getting such low water allocations this year. Consumers might see higher prices at the grocery store in result. Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says he was also a little shocked by the five percent water allocation […]
Senate Bill 1233 – The Water Bill Savings Act – will allow residents to finance water efficiency energy upgrades in their homes, which will significantly reduce their water and energy use while saving money on their monthly utility bills as well. The “Pay As You Save” program will allow residents to finance energy efficient hot […]
We are a thirsty nation. We consume nearly 1,500 gallons of water each day, with three-quarters of it going to supply industry and to create energy, as well as for food and fiber to feed the masses. The rest goes to homes and businesses. These practices are unsustainable in the long term, but in water-short […]
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Bureau of Reclamation submitted testimony to the State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) as required for the upcoming public hearings on a request to add three new points of diversion to the State Water Project, with coordinated operations for the Central Valley Project, for California WaterFix.
Trees are dying at a staggering rate in some parts of the west. Nearly 30 million trees are dead or dying in California, according to U.S. Forest Service officials. In the Lake Tahoe Basin, the mortality rates sits at upwards of 40 thousand, according to a 2015 report. And that number is expected to rise […]
How Do We Sustainably Manage the Delta’s Fish?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Tara LohanIt’s no secret that the ecosystem of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is in rough shape, by many metrics. One of the most talked about, and controversial, subjects is the state of the delta’s native fish populations, including endangered salmon runs and delta smelt. Management to protect critical fish populations has meant curbing water exports from […]
Many Still Pondering Low Water Allocations
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AgNet West (Fresno)Many are still wondering how some growers who rely on the Central Valley Water Project for irrigation are getting such low water allocations this year. Consumers might see higher prices at the grocery store in result. Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says he was also a little shocked by the five percent water allocation […]
California Water Bill Savings Act approved for water efficiency upgrades
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Sonoma County GazetteSenate Bill 1233 – The Water Bill Savings Act – will allow residents to finance water efficiency energy upgrades in their homes, which will significantly reduce their water and energy use while saving money on their monthly utility bills as well. The “Pay As You Save” program will allow residents to finance energy efficient hot […]
Can Scientists Help Crack California’s Drought Conditions? For Industry’s Sake, Let’s Hope So
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Environmental Leader (Fort Collins, Colo.)by Ken SilversteinWe are a thirsty nation. We consume nearly 1,500 gallons of water each day, with three-quarters of it going to supply industry and to create energy, as well as for food and fiber to feed the masses. The rest goes to homes and businesses. These practices are unsustainable in the long term, but in water-short […]
Analysis of California WaterFix Potential Effects
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /AgNet West (Fresno)The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Bureau of Reclamation submitted testimony to the State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) as required for the upcoming public hearings on a request to add three new points of diversion to the State Water Project, with coordinated operations for the Central Valley Project, for California WaterFix.
Drought, bark beetle killing trees at high rate in Lake Tahoe Basin
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KRNV My News 4 (Nevada)by Melissa MatheneyTrees are dying at a staggering rate in some parts of the west. Nearly 30 million trees are dead or dying in California, according to U.S. Forest Service officials. In the Lake Tahoe Basin, the mortality rates sits at upwards of 40 thousand, according to a 2015 report. And that number is expected to rise […]