Trees in California are dying at the highest rate in at least 15 years, raising the risk of faster-moving and more-intense forest fires, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Aerial surveys conducted by the service last year estimated a tenfold jump in tree mortality since 2014. According to results released last month, an estimated 27.6 […]
U.S. Senate candidate Kamala Harris said Tuesday that she would not support efforts to weaken the federal law governing endangered species, breaking with fellow Democrat and rival Loretta Sanchez, who has said she would be open to amendments to help address the state’s protracted drought. “We have to support the Endangered Species Act,” Harris, the […]
Residents of drought-stricken California doubled their water conservation efforts in March compared with the month before by turning off their sprinklers when the rain fell and changing habits, officials said Tuesday. Cities and businesses used 24.3 percent less water compared with the same time in 2013. That’s twice the saving from the dry month of […]
California has been experiencing drought conditions for five years. With La Niña expected this winter, these water-scarce conditions are expected to continue, and California is not alone. Other U.S. states as well as countries and regions around the globe, such as Australia and the Middle East, must contend with drought. In this issue, we feature an […]
Even with the rains this past winter, wildfire risks still remain high. Fire officials sent out a strong reminder Monday that we all need to do our parts now. “Going into this fire season, all bets are off on anticipated fire behavior,” Cal Fire director Ken Pimlott said. Crews will be dealing with even more challenges […]
Ground was broken on a new levee Monday morning in Hamilton City. Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and Reclamation District 2140 joined Congressman Doug LaMalfa and John Garamendi, as well as state and local officials, during the ceremony. The event kicked off nearly seven miles of expected levee improvements and 1,500 […]
Tree deaths rise steeply in Sierra; drought and insects to blame
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Edward OrtizTrees in California are dying at the highest rate in at least 15 years, raising the risk of faster-moving and more-intense forest fires, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Aerial surveys conducted by the service last year estimated a tenfold jump in tree mortality since 2014. According to results released last month, an estimated 27.6 […]
Kamala Harris, Silent on Dams, Says She Would Protect Species Law
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Bee by By Christopher CadelagoU.S. Senate candidate Kamala Harris said Tuesday that she would not support efforts to weaken the federal law governing endangered species, breaking with fellow Democrat and rival Loretta Sanchez, who has said she would be open to amendments to help address the state’s protracted drought. “We have to support the Endangered Species Act,” Harris, the […]
Drought-Stricken California Boosts Conservation for March
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by KCRA - Sacramento)by By Scott SmithResidents of drought-stricken California doubled their water conservation efforts in March compared with the month before by turning off their sprinklers when the rain fell and changing habits, officials said Tuesday. Cities and businesses used 24.3 percent less water compared with the same time in 2013. That’s twice the saving from the dry month of […]
BLOG: Water Industry Must Adapt to Changing Weather Conditions
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Technology Online (Birmingham, Ala.)by By Lori DitoroCalifornia has been experiencing drought conditions for five years. With La Niña expected this winter, these water-scarce conditions are expected to continue, and California is not alone. Other U.S. states as well as countries and regions around the globe, such as Australia and the Middle East, must contend with drought. In this issue, we feature an […]
Wildfire Risks Still High Despite Wetter Winter
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KCRA (Sacramento) by By Kathy ParkEven with the rains this past winter, wildfire risks still remain high. Fire officials sent out a strong reminder Monday that we all need to do our parts now. “Going into this fire season, all bets are off on anticipated fire behavior,” Cal Fire director Ken Pimlott said. Crews will be dealing with even more challenges […]
Groundbreaking Levee Project to Restore Ecosystem
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KRCR TV (Redding)by By Alyx DoteGround was broken on a new levee Monday morning in Hamilton City. Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and Reclamation District 2140 joined Congressman Doug LaMalfa and John Garamendi, as well as state and local officials, during the ceremony. The event kicked off nearly seven miles of expected levee improvements and 1,500 […]