President Barack Obama on Monday directed the federal government to come up with a less reactionary and more long-term strategy for dealing with drought. About 12.5 percent of the continental U.S. was experiencing drought as of mid-March, said Alice Hill, a key Obama aide on this issue.That translates into more than 39 million people, or […]
No doubt — it’s been a great month for California. A more favorable, wet El Niño pattern has finally kicked in after a pathetically dry February. Across the northern half of the state, major cities including San Francisco and Sacramento have already seen more rain in the first 10 days of March than they normally […]
The impact of California’s water policies is far-reaching. More than just a question of the length of showers, they directly contribute to high unemployment and poverty. The solution to our water crisis can boost employment and reduce poverty – and it’s high time we get practical about it. In the last 15 years, I have […]
For years now, Gov. Jerry Brown has been telling us that he will save the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta – the greatest freshwater estuary on this side of the continent – by taking water out of it. Environmental scientists have hustled out to make his case. Wildlife experts have joined the “Oyez” chorus. And state water […]
On a day that brought with it two inches of rain in Wofford Heights and a quarter inch of rain at Meadows Field, experts gathered to discuss the effect El Niño will have on Kern County this year. The “El Niño: Miracle or Just Mediocre” discussion was held Tuesday by the Water Association of […]
The National Weather Service distributed a remarkable photo the other day – a satellite view of California showing just how green it has become after heavy winter rains. The occasion was St. Patrick’s Day, but the photo’s true meaning was the vernal equinox’s age-old promise of renewal. California is green again, except for its deserts […]
Obama Seeks More Coordination on Dealing with Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Jose Mercury Newsby By Darlene SupervillePresident Barack Obama on Monday directed the federal government to come up with a less reactionary and more long-term strategy for dealing with drought. About 12.5 percent of the continental U.S. was experiencing drought as of mid-March, said Alice Hill, a key Obama aide on this issue.That translates into more than 39 million people, or […]
California Drought Continues, Despite March Deluge
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby By Angela FritzNo doubt — it’s been a great month for California. A more favorable, wet El Niño pattern has finally kicked in after a pathetically dry February. Across the northern half of the state, major cities including San Francisco and Sacramento have already seen more rain in the first 10 days of March than they normally […]
OPINION: Practical, Plus High-Tech Solutions Can Ease California’s Water Crisis
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Bee by By Thomas G. Del BeccaroThe impact of California’s water policies is far-reaching. More than just a question of the length of showers, they directly contribute to high unemployment and poverty. The solution to our water crisis can boost employment and reduce poverty – and it’s high time we get practical about it. In the last 15 years, I have […]
OPINION: Tunnels Don’t Add Up, Now We Know Why
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Merced Sun-StarFor years now, Gov. Jerry Brown has been telling us that he will save the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta – the greatest freshwater estuary on this side of the continent – by taking water out of it. Environmental scientists have hustled out to make his case. Wildlife experts have joined the “Oyez” chorus. And state water […]
Panel: El Niño Won’t Solve Water Woes
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Bakersfield Californianby By J.W. Burch IVOn a day that brought with it two inches of rain in Wofford Heights and a quarter inch of rain at Meadows Field, experts gathered to discuss the effect El Niño will have on Kern County this year. The “El Niño: Miracle or Just Mediocre” discussion was held Tuesday by the Water Association of […]
OPINION: Hopes Rise as Winter Rain Brings Green Spring
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby By Dan WaltersThe National Weather Service distributed a remarkable photo the other day – a satellite view of California showing just how green it has become after heavy winter rains. The occasion was St. Patrick’s Day, but the photo’s true meaning was the vernal equinox’s age-old promise of renewal. California is green again, except for its deserts […]